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Wisconsin State Legislature Session Begins

Date: 01 12 1955
Description: Frank Sloup (of West Allis) looking on from the gallery with binoculars as his grandfather, Arthur Blazer (D-Milwaukee), is sworn in for the 1955 Wisconsin...
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University of Wisconsin Annual Mock Senate Event

Date: 03 18 1961
Description: Members of opposing parties meet before a session of the "United States Senate" during the annual mock senate event in the Wisconsin Assembly chamber spons...
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Wisconsin State Legislature Session Begins

Date: 01 12 1955
Description: Wisconsin State Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward T. Fairchild (right) administering the oath of office to newly elected Assembly Speaker Mark Catlin, Jr....
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We Saw You . . . at Lawmaker School

Date: 01 10 1955
Description: Senator Foster Porter (R-Bloomington) is welcoming freshman members of the 1955 Wisconsin State Legislature, who are attending a pre-session lawmaker's sch...
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We Saw You . . . at Lawmaker School

Date: 01 10 1955
Description: Assemblyman Earl Warren (D-Racine) is listening to a presenter at the pre-session lawmaker's school for the freshman members of the 1955 Wisconsin State Le...
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We Saw You . . . at Lawmaker School

Date: 01 12 1955
Description: Newly-elected Lieutenant Governor Warren P. Knowles (of New Richmond) taking over as the presiding officer of the 1955 Wisconsin State Senate.
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Economic Promotion

Date: 05 1973
Description: As part of a national economic development program for northern Wisconsin, former baseball star Ted Williams, then a representative of a fishing tackle com...
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La Follette Supporters

Date: 05 16 1935
Description: William T. Evjue with five former members of the Wisconsin Legislature. Left to right they are: Charles Beggs, Barron Co.; John Johnson, Fond du Lac Co.; C...
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1906
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., at the beginning of his tenure as U.S. senator from Wisconsin.
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Gaylord Nelson on Horseback

Date: 1939
Description: Gaylord Nelson, later Wisconsin governor, United State senator, and a leading environmentalist of his era, on horseback at a ranch in Rosebud, Montana.
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State Republican Party Convention

Date: 06 21 1947
Description: Jake Lindgard, Mount Horeb, greeting Congressman Glenn Davis, representative for the Second Congressional District.
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University of Wisconsin Students with Senator Mueller

Date: 03 09 1933
Description: University of Wisconsin students representing the U.W. Student Budget Committee present a petition to Senator Otto Mueller at the Wisconsin State Capitol. ...
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Luther Hanchett

Date: 11 24 1862
Description: Waist-up oval-framed portrait of Luther Hanchett. Hanchett served as a U.S. House of Representative member from 1861-1862 for the 2nd district in Wisconsin...
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R. Michael Ferrall

Date: 1974
Description: R. Michael Ferrall, State Assembly Representative from the 62nd District, and a Democrat. Head and shoulder portrait which appears to be in the Assembly Ch...
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William Proxmire with Money Saving Graphic

Date: 1960
Description: Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire posing with a poster detailing money saving bills he has introduced and how the savings can be used.
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Gaylord Nelson and Pat Lucey

Date: 10 17 1966
Description: U.S. Senator, Gaylord Nelson, speaking with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, Patrick J. Lucey.
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Clair L. Finch

Date: 12 29 1947
Description: Assemblyman Clair L. Finch (R-Antigo), in chambers with his seeing eye dog.
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La Follette Pallbearers

Date: 06 22 1925
Description: Pallbearers (who include Senator Herman Ekern), carry the flag draped casket of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr., down the steps of the Wisconsin Capitol...
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Perry H. Smith

Date: 1858
Description: Oval quarter-length portrait of Perry H. Smith.
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Wisconson Legislature Public Welfare Committee

Date: 09 18 1950
Description: The Public Welfare Committee of the Wisconsin Joint Legislative Council members are: Assemblyman Robert E. Lynch, chairman; Senator William A. Draheim, vic...

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