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Cafe Campaign

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Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin campaigning in a cafe on Highway 29. With Obey is State Representative, Tom Springer.

Date Created:
October 1992
Creator:
Obey, David R.

Publication Information

Creator Obey, David R.
Date Created October 1992

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 35mm

Collection Information

Source Collection David R. Obey papers, 1962-2014 (bulk 1969-2010)
Call Number PH SP Mss BZ.184 fr. 43
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464391202121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-stpt00bz

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012CKY
Legacy ID
WHi 92252

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