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Wisconsin Banking Commission
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Members of the Wisconsin Banking Commission shown examining a State Historical Society collection of coins and currency, and bank notes signed by some of Wisconsin's greatest public figures, all dating back to territorial days. From left are E.W. Tamm, commissiion secretary: James B. Mulva, commission chairman: and H.A. Quinn, vice-chairman in charge of banks. The portrait in the background is of Alexander Mitchell, a famous early Wisconsin banker, financier and railroad executive.
November 5, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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William E. O'Brien
July 20, 1944
Portrait of William E. O'Brien, Wisconsin Director for the War Manpower Commssion. Mr. O'Brien, a civil engineer, was formerly Chairman of the Wisconsin Highway Commission.
Jean DeYoung
October 4, 1944
Portrait of Jean DeYoung, executive director of the University of Wisconsin.
George F. Kull
September 27, 1944
Portrait of George F. Kull, Executive Secretary of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association.
Four Zonta International Members
November 11, 1944
Group portrait of four members of the Zonta International Club, a classified service club for executive women, taken at an inter-city meeting held at the College Club. From left to right: Lucile Cl...
J. Rodney Fusch
February 12, 1947
Portrait of J. Rodney Fusch, chairman of Madison's "Brotherhood Week," sitting at his disk in the First National bank, where he is director of personnel.
Fred Zimmerman, Wisconsin Secretary of State
February 2, 1944
Fred Zimmerman, Wisconsin Secretary of State, holding three checks dated January 31, 1944. The checks are payable to First Wisconsin National Bank, Milwaukee, for $15 million and $10 million; and ...
