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Governor Philip F. La Follette at the State Fair

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Governor Philip F. La Follette, the younger son of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr., addressing a crowd in the grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis.

Date Created:
September 2, 1931

Publication Information

Date Created September 2, 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 26.76

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IV5
Legacy ID
WHi 30218

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