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Robert Taft Campaign Headquarters
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Harvey Higley, Marinette, poses in front of a giant-sized campaign poster of Robert Taft in the presidential campaign headquarters at 117 South Webster Street. Mr. Higley is the chairman of the Bob Taft for President Committee in Wisconsin.
January 2, 1952
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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