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Kohler Opens History Exhibit

Date: 10 08 1955
Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., cuts a ribbon to open the "They Did It Themselves: 50 Years Ago" exhibit at the State Historical Society. Mrs. Vincent W. K...
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Aldo Leopold Portrait

Date: 1928
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Aldo Leopold wearing a suit jacket and necktie.
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Robert Kennedy Announces His Candidacy

Date: 03 16 1968
Description: Senator Robert F. Kennedy announcing his candidacy for the office of President of the United States. The announcement took place in the Caucus Room of the ...
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Hubert H. Humphrey Speaking to Workers

Date: 1968
Description: Hubert H. Humphrey speaking to factory workers through a megaphone from the back of a convertible.
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Robert Kennedy Speaking

Date: 1968
Description: Side view of Robert F. Kennedy speaking at a podium.
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The Candidate Votes

Date: 11 04 1958
Description: Gaylord Nelson, the Democratic candidate for governor, emerging from the voting booth.
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Creating Menominee County

Date: 07 1959
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson signing the bill which created Menominee County as the state's 72nd county. The new county consisted of those portions of Shawano a...
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Len Schmitt Senate Campaign

Date: 08 13 1952
Description: Len Schmitt, former Progressive Party legislator from Merrill, led the Republican opposition to Senator Joseph R. McCarthy's bid for re-election. Schmitt a...
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Ellis B. Usher

Date: 1914
Description: Engraved portrait of Ellis B. Usher, editor and prominent Wisconsin Democrat, from the frontispiece of his multi-volume history of Wisconsin.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Speaks Outdoors

Date: 08 09 1934
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking from a stage to a crowd. On the stage from left to right are: Louis Howe, Governor Schmedeman (in white), Senator Robert M. ...
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Manfred Swarsensky at a Meeting

Date: 12 30 1970
Description: Rabbi Manfred Swarsensky, a holocaust survivor, is seated opposite another person. He is wearing eyeglasses and holding papers and appears to be in a meeti...
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Harry Elsworth Cole

Date: 1916
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Harry Elsworth Cole (1861-1928), founder and first president of the Sauk County Historical Society, also president of the...
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Harry Elsworth Cole

Date: 1906
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Harry Elsworth Cole (1861-1928), founder and first president of the Sauk County Historical Society and president of the S...
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Muir Knoll Dedication Ceremony

Date: 06 18 1918
Description: Dedication ceremony for Muir Knoll on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Judge Milton S. Griswold is speaking at flag-draped podium, and a ...
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Truman Parade

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: President Harry S. Truman in Madison for the opening and dedication of the Filene House, 1617 Sherman Avenue. He is sitting in the car and waving his hat d...
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Charles Broughton and James Farley

Date: 08 06 1937
Description: Charles Broughton and James Farley at an event in Oconomowoc.
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John Cudahy

Date: 1941
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of John Cudahy.
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John Muir with a Book

Date: 1908
Description: Portrait of John Muir. He is seated and is reading a book.
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William Howard Taft in Milwaukee

Date: 09 17 1909
Description: President Taft walking along a path at the Soldier's Home where he addressed veterans. Several others accompany the President, including Mayor David S. Ros...
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Portrait of Harry Houdini

Date: 1922
Description: Quarter-length publicity portrait of renowned escape artist Harry Houdini.

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