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New Members of the Wisconsin Assembly

Date: 01 11 1961
Description: New Assemblyman Frederick P. Kessler, Democrat from Milwaukee, receiving a kiss on the check from his mother, Mrs. Frederick Kessler. Kessler, the younges...
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Senator Proxmire and Constituents

Date: 07 1969
Description: Senator William Proxmire hands his cards to constituents outside a Milwaukee grocery store.
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John J. Esch

Date: 12 29 1915
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of John J. Esch, La Crosse attorney and congressman.
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Draft Protest Meeting

Date: 05 08 1952
Description: Elevated view of some of the nearly 70 farmers and their wives from nine Wisconsin counties gathered in the state assembly chamber to hear a discussion of ...
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Dueholm and Nelson

Date: 1979
Description: State Legislator Harvey Dueholm (left) with Senator Gaylord Nelson, at the dinner marking Dueholm's retirement.
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Edward Ackley

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Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Edward Flanders "Pete" Ackley, a Republican State Senator from Chippewa Falls, 1913-1916.
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We Saw You . . . at Lawmaker School

Date: 01 10 1955
Description: Assemblyman Carroll Metzner (R-West Madison) is listening to a presenter at a pre-session lawmaker's school for the freshman members of the 1955 Wisconsin ...
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We Saw You . . . at Lawmaker School

Date: 01 10 1955
Description: Senator Peter P. Carr (R-Jansville) is listening to a presentation at the pre-session lawmaker's school for freshman members of the 1955 Wisconsin State Le...
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Congressional Delegation

Date: 12 1979
Description: Members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation at the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, with Speaker of the House Tip O'Neal. Left to right, ...
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Senator Proxmire and Senator Mansfield

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Description: Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin, and Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana, on the set of the Senate Recording Studio in Washington, D.C. From his first ...
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David and Joan Obey

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Description: Assemblyman David Obey and his wife Joan in his office in the Wisconsin Capitol. Joan Obey was an important factor in Obey's political success and when his...
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Education Press Conference

Date: 1978
Description: Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) holding a press conference about federal funding for education with students at Ellis School. A few journal...
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Medicare Forum

Date: 06 1992
Description: During the 1990s Congressman David R. Obey, a leading proponent of health care reform, held numerous forums on the subject in his northern Wisconsin distri...
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Military Spending

Date: 1995
Description: During his meetings with constituents Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin often used charts and graphs to make his points about public policy issues. He...
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Testimonial Dinner

Date: 04 1970
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey speaking at a testimonial dinner marking the first anniversary of his election to Congress. To his right is Mayor Ralph...
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Delegation Lunch

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Description: The Wisconsin Congressional delegation meets during a meal. Left to right they are: John Byrnes, William Proxmire, Gaylord Nelson, Melvin Laird, and Clemen...
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Assemblyman G.H. Bakke at Swearing-In Ceremony

Date: 04 10 1951
Description: G.H. Bakke, left, of Menomonie, new assemblyman from Dunn county, is pictured being sworn in by Assembly speaker Ora Rice.
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Capitol Train

Date: 03 03 1980
Description: Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin riding on the underground train that connects the Capitol with the legislative office buildings. A man in work cloth...
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King Hussein

Date: 1975
Description: Congressmen David R. Obey of Wisconsin and Ed Koch of New York meeting with King Hussein of Jordan during a congressional tour of the Middle East.
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Briefing Book

Date: 1988
Description: Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin crouches just outside of his car, reviewing the information in his briefing book during a congressional trip to Hond...

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