Proxmire Work Day | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Proxmire Work Day

Proxmire Work Day | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Senator William Proxmire taking a lunch break during a workday spent collecting trash. These events kept Proxmire in touch with his Wisconsin constituents, but also attracted media attention. This photograph is part of a series of coverage by the "Milwaukee Sentinel."

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DESCRIPTION
Senator William Proxmire taking a lunch break during a workday spent collecting trash. These events kept Proxmire in touch with his Wisconsin constituents, but also attracted media attention. This photograph is part of a series of coverage by the "Milwaukee Sentinel."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:30072
Creation Date: 06 30 1975
Creator Name:Gessert, Sherman A., Jr.
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:William Proxmire papers, 1938-2004 (bulk 1957-1980)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 3777.27
Original Dimensions:10 x 7 inches
SUBJECTS
Trees
Work clothes
Outdoor photography
Legislators
Politicians
Refuse and refuse disposal
Refuse collection vehicles
Roads
Trucks
Dwellings
Lawns
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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