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Rennebohm Campaigning
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Oscar Rennebohm distributing Republican Party campaign literature during the 1956 campaign, probably in the Milwaukee area. The brochure he is holding urges "Keep Wisconsin Strong." The former governor, who was also the founder of the Rennebohm Drug Store chain, left office in January 1951.
November 1956
Andres Photographic Specialist (Whitefish Bay, Wis.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Andres Photographic Specialist (Whitefish Bay, Wis.) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | November 1956 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 x 16 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Governor Oscar Rennebohm records, 1907-1988 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 3344 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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