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Governor Rennebohm at a Meeting
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Governor Oscar Rennebohm, on the right, gesturing for emphasis, while meeting with a small group. Rennebohm, the founder and CEO of Rennebohm Drug Stores, Inc., did not begin his career until his nomination as lieutenant governor. During the 1940s he was one of a number of Wisconsin businessmen elected to high office without previous political experience.
1948
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1948 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Governor Oscar Rennebohm records, 1907-1988 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 3344 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Seated from left to right are University of Wisconsin President E.B. Fred, Governor Oscar Rennebohm, and UW Board of Regents President F.J. Sensenbrenner.
