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Progressive Party Returns

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In 1934 the La Follette brothers, the sons of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr., broke with the Republican Party and founded the Progressive Party of Wisconsin. This photograph shows them listening to the returns from the first election after the break. The news was good for both brothers: Robert M. La Follette, Jr., was reelected to the U.S. Senate and Philip Fox La Follette was reelected governor of Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1934

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Date Created 1934

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Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 20 cm

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Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 26.157

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Unique ID
W013IU8
Legacy ID
WHi 30177

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La Follette Family Listens to the Returns

La Follette Family Listens to the Returns

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Philip Fox La Follette

Philip Fox La Follette

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Philip La Follette speaking in Wausau

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Robert M. La Follette, Jr., at Progressive Party Rally

Robert M. La Follette, Jr., at Progressive Party Rally

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Phil La Follette at Progressive Convention

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Philip La Follette addressing National Progressives of America

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