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Testing the Political Waters

Date: 1987
Description: Dick Gephardt testing the support for his presidential candidacy at the Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin...
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Senator Proxmire Greets Constituents

Date: 1970
Description: Senator William Proxmire shakes hands with a young constituent at the Wisconsin State Fair. For many years Proxmire's appearance was an institution at the ...
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Harvey Dueholm

Date: 03 1978
Description: Informal portrait of Democratic Assemblyman Harvey Dueholm in the Wisconsin State Capitol. A retired farmer, Dueholm was well-known for his humorous, down...
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Representative Sylvia H. Raihle

Date: 02 25 1949
Description: Portrait of Representative Sylvia H. Raihle, Republican, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, at her desk in the Assembly Chambers.
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John McBride and Tiny Krueger, Wisconsin State Senators

Date: 07 18 1947
Description: Senator John C. McBride (R-Milwaukee), and Senator Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (R-Merrill), perform a farewell handshake outside the Wisconsin senate chambe...
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Paul Soglin

Date: 1968
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Alderman Paul Soglin.
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Senator Patrick Henry O'Rourke

Date: 1873
Description: Head and shoulders oval portrait of Senator Patrick O'Rourke.
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La Follette Legacy

Date: 2001
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey posed with a portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., who served as the inspiration for many Wisconsin politicians.
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Political Fundraiser

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Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (left) and Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl at a fundraiser for Obey. Jim Chapman is the man between them.
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Kohler Addresses the Legislature

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Description: Republican Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., addressing the Legislature and a broadcast audience in the Assembly Chamber. Warren P. Knowles, who would later ...
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Ruth Doyle and Sylvia Raihle

Date: 01 14 1949
Description: Ruth Doyle, left, Dane County District 1, and Sylvia Raihle, right, Chippewa Falls, members of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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Cafe Campaign

Date: 10 1992
Description: Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin campaigning in a cafe on Highway 29. With Obey is State Representative, Tom Springer.
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Portrait of John J. Blaine

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Description: Quarter-length portrait of John James Blaine, Wisconsin's 24th governor (1921-1927), and the United States Senator from Wisconsin (1927-1933).
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Senator Proxmire with Mail

Date: 11 19 1975
Description: Wisconsin Senator, William Proxmire, sitting at his desk with a large stack of mail.
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Richard Flintrop Defending Children's Code

Date: 03 02 1978
Description: Dick Flintrop in the Wisconsin Legislature defending passage of and arguing against amendments to AB874, or the Children's Code, a law regulating the treat...
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Harvey R. Abraham

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Description: Portrait of Harvey R. Abraham, World War I veteran and Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago County district, 1947-1960.
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Wisconsin Senate

Date: 1862
Description: Composite of photographs of the members of the Wisconsin Senate of 1862. At the top is a depiction of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Banner in center top rea...
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Nelson and 2nd Earth Day

Date: 04 20 1971
Description: Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who is credited with conceiving of Earth Day, listens while Wisconsin Governor Patrick J. Lucey addresses the Wisconsin L...
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Harry S. Truman

Date: 09 1947
Description: President Harry S. Truman, standing at the rear of a railroad car.
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Gaylord Nelson With Farmers

Date: 1963
Description: Nelson casually talks with two farmers outdoors in front of a cow pen.

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