Photograph
Governor Starts State Poppy Drive
Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson receives a poppy in his office from Selma Mepham, chairman of the 1959 state poppy drive. Looking on are Florence Woolever and Kay Brahm, both members of American Legion auxiliaries. Proceeds from the sale of poppies are used to help disabled and needy veterans. |
Image ID: | 142317 |
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Creation Date: | 05 12 1959 |
Creator Name: | Stein, Edwin |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 2709.1050 |
Original Dimensions: | 35 mm |
One of five images. Published the Wisconsin State Journal on May 15, 1959. |
Fund raising |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
Organizations |
Clothing and dress |
Suits (Clothing) |
Women |
Governors |
Offices |
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