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Election Night

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Governor and Mrs. Oscar Rennebohm in the Governor's Residence, 130 E. Gilman Street, listening to the election returns on the radio. Some of the mansion's decor is visible in the background. Rennebohm, the wealthy founder of Rennebohm Drug Stores, Inc., was a novice in politics when he was elected lieutenant governor in 1944. In 1947 he became governor when Governor Walter Goodland died in office. In 1948 Rennebohm was re-elected governor in his own right.

Date Created:
November 1948
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created November 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Governor Oscar Rennebohm records, 1907-1988
Call Number (V4)208

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PBO
Legacy ID
WHi 34027

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