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"Metcalf for Governor" Truck
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"Metcalf for Governor" is painted on a truck for the campaign. Other phrases: "Vote Socialist For Your Children's Sake," "Vote Socialist Save Civilization," "Vote Socialist Abolish Poverty," "Read The Milwaukee Leader," "Profits Go To The Owner We Want Public Ownership This Will Reduce Taxes," and "Join the Socialist party." The truck is parked in front of "The Milwaukee Leader." Seventeen men surround the truck.
1912
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Victor L. Berger and Frederick Heath
1892
Victor L. Berger and Frederick Heath in Berger's room on Reed Street near Greenfield Avenue. Victor Berger was a founding member of the Socialist Party of America.
Victor L. Berger and Frederick Heath
1897
Victor L. Berger and Frederick Heath in Berger's room on Reed Street near Greenfield Avenue. Victor Berger was a founding member of the Socialist Party of America.
Milwaukee Socialist Editors at the Brisbane Hall
1931
Milwaukee Socialist editors at the Brisbane Hall. Left to right: Heinrich, Frederic Heath, Emil Seidel, John M. Work.
Stop Next War Now Poster
1920
Campaign poster for the Socialist ticket touting Eugene V. Debs for president.
Crowd Waiting for the "Red Special"
1908
Elevated view of a crowd waiting for the "Red Special," Socialist special train. Eugene V. Debs and others were speakers.
Socialist Members of the Wisconsin Legislature Leaving the Capitol
1919
Socialist members of the Wisconsin Legislature leaving the Wisconsin State Capitol at noon.
