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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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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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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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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 Signing Autographs

Date: 1974
Description: Senator Gaylord Nelson signs an autograph for an admiring voter at an agricultural conference.
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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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State Senator Michael Ellis

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Description: State Senator Michael Ellis conversing with President H.W. Bush.
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The One That Didn't Get Away

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Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey, his son Craig, and the catch of the day.
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Diplomatic Mission

Date: 1980
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (center) studying briefing materials for a diplomatic visit to Pakistan.
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Senator Walter Chilsen and Milwaukee Congressman Alvin O'Konski

Date: 03 1969
Description: Wisconsin State Senator Walter Chilsen discussing U.S. Army missile technology with Wisconsin Congressman Alvin O'Konski. Chilsen was a Republican state se...
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Wisconsin State Legislature

Date: 01 11 1951
Description: The Wisconsin State Legislature listens to a speech by Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. The senators are seated in the first row, with Warren Knowles seated ...
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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Legislative Dinner

Date: 04 30 1947
Description: State Senator Rudolph Schlabach (R - La Crosse) with another man at a legislative dinner sponsored by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.
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Governor Oscar Rennebohm

Date: 01 13 1949
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm addressing a joint meeting of the Wisconsin legislature as it convened for it's 69th legislative session.

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