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Obey Fights for Us
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Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey sits on stage with an unidentified guest speaker. There is a campaign banner behind them, and an audience is in the foreground. The event was probably a meeting of the Better Way Club in Wausau.
circa 1990-1999
Obey, David R.
Publication Information
| Creator | Obey, David R. |
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| Date Created | circa 1990-1999 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 35mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | David R. Obey papers, 1962-2014 (bulk 1969-2010) |
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| Call Number | PH SP Mss BZ.342 fr. 6-6A |
| 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 |
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Kissing Babies
circa 1990-1999
Kissing babies, a hallmark of political campaigning. The candidate here is Congressman David R. Obey. The baby is unidentified.
Cafe Campaign
October 1992
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin campaigning in a cafe on Highway 29. With Obey is State Representative, Tom Springer.
Political Fundraiser
circa 1990-1999
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (left) and Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl at a fundraiser for Obey. Jim Chapman is the man between them.
Dave and Mary Lou
1994
Mary Lou Munts, a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, and Congressman David R. Obey at a fundraiser for Obey at the Madison Club.
Campaign Shoot
1994
Filming a campaign spot for Congressman David R. Obey (left), probably in the Wausau Family Practice Center. Health care and its associated costs were an important issue for Obey.
