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Leonard Schmitt Talkathon

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Mrs. R.R. (Helen) Brinsmade of Madison, right, takes a microphone to defend the record of U.S. Senator Joseph B. McCarthy during the 25-hour radio talkathon of Leonard F. Schmitt, Merrill attorney who is challenging McCarthy for the Republican nomination in the primary.

Date Created:
August 12, 1952
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created August 12, 1952

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Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.4785F

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011VE2
Legacy ID
WHi 78678

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