Photograph
Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
| Presidential campaign photo of Robert M. La Follette, Sr. standing up in the back of a convertible automobile with an American flag behind him. Two signs in the windshield read "La Follette" and beneath, "Wheeler." More vehicles are turning the corner of State and Madison in a line coming from the right. His automobile is surrounded by a huge crowd of pedestrians. A police escort on horseback is providing security. In the background is a large multistory building with many windows and ornate decorations over the doors. To the right of the photograph in the scrapbook is written, "Let My People Go! Exodus 5-1." This photo was published by the Chicago Tribune with the caption "Chicago Admirers of Senator La Follette Greet Him On His Last Public Visit To City. This picture was taken at State and Madison streets in October of last year when the Wisconsin senator visited the city during the last weeks of the presidential campaign, speaking to big crowds." |
| Image ID: | 110483 |
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| Creation Date: | 1924 |
| Creator Name: | Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. |
| City: | Chicago |
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| State: | Illinois |
| Collection Name: | Robert M. La Follette Jr. papers, 1935-1953 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | M2014-071, page 24 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| The photograph is mounted in a scrapbook entitled "Robert Marion La Follette, 1855-1925" created by Angeline M. Clement containing a number of news clippings, photographs, and a biography of La Follette’s political career as Wisconsin Governor, Senator, and run for United States President in 1924. News clippings and photographs also document his personal life and funeral in 1925. |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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