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Gov. Walter Kohler Signing a Document

Date: 06 03 1953
Description: Five men standing behind Gov. Walter Kohler watching him sign a document in his office. One of the men might be Paul Thielan from Brookfield, Wisconsin.
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Newsmen at Governor's Press Conference

Date: 04 22 1957
Description: Wisconsin Governor Vernon W. Thomson sits at his desk during a press conference. Newsmen seated around the governor's desk are (from the left): Mack Hoffma...
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We Saw You . . . at Youth Conference

Date: 04 25 1957
Description: Attending the 5th Annual Governor's Conference on Children and Youth at the U.W. Memorial Union are Keith Nelson (left) and Donald Dunbar (right) from Dodg...
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Governor Vernon W. Thomson Named Honorary Chariman

Date: 04 26 1957
Description: Wisconsin Governor Vernon W. Thomson (right) is presented with a certificate naming him honorary chairman of the Wisconsin Savings Bond Division of the U.S...
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Kohler Campaign Caravan Tours Dane County

Date: 08 24 1957
Description: A thirteen-car caravan tours Dane County campaigning for former Governor Walter J. Kohler, the Republican nominee for United States Senator. The caravan is...
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State Employees Receive Merit Certificates and Cash Awards

Date: 12 19 1957
Description: Five state employees are recognized for contributing ideas to save the Wisconsin state government money. They are receiving merit certificates and cash awa...
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Inauguration Day for Governor Nelson and the First Lady

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: Mrs. Gaylord Nelson (Carrie Nelson) as she accompanies her husband, Gaylord, to his office after his inauguration at the State Capitol.
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Inauguration Day for Governor Nelson and the First Lady

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: People lining up in the governor's conference room at the Wisconsin State Capitol to congratulate Governor and Mrs. Gaylord (Carrie) Nelson after his inaug...
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Inauguration day for Governor Nelson and Crowds in the Capitol

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: Standing audience for the inauguration of Wisconsin's new governor, Gaylord Nelson, in the Capitol Rotunda. A sign posted on the second-floor railing reads...
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Inauguration Day and Supporters Greet Wisconsin's New First Family

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: Sixteen-month old Dave Watts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Watts, riding on his father's shoulders to greet Governor-elect Gaylord Nelson and Mrs. (Carrie) Nels...
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Inauguration Day with Mara Lee and Mrs. Spencer Yates

Date: 01 06 1959
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson's niece, Maya Lee (of Crestwood), is shown resting her feet as the Governor's sister, Mrs. Spencer Yates (of Roseburg, Oregon), is ...
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Governor Vernon W. Thomson Proclaims National Want Ad Week in Wisconsin

Date: 03 12 1958
Description: Governor Vernon W. Thomson proclaims National Want Ad Week in Wisconsin. The week is sponsored by The Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Manag...
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National Hearing Month

Date: 05 09 1958
Description: Governor Vernon Thompson signs an official proclamation declaring May as national hearing month. Sitting on his knee is Jean Monteith, 4, of Richland Cente...
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Maurice Reese and Gov. Vernon Thomson

Date: 05 30 1958
Description: Maurice Reese, left and Gov. Vernon Thomson standing outdoors. Reese is division manager for the Federal Life Insurance Company, and has announced that he ...
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Hostesses for the Wisconsin Capitol Information Booth

Date: 07 01 1958
Description: Governor Vernon W. Thomson looks over a Wisconsin road map with three college student hostesses at the information booth in the Capitol rotunda. The studen...
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World's Largest Insurance Policy

Date: 07 18 1958
Description: Three men next to a large poster with the words: "World's Largest Insurance Policy issued to Milwaukee Braves on behalf of Citizens of Wisconsin. Vernon Th...
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Governor Vernon W. Thomson Receives Membership in the Northwest Airlines' Top Flight Club

Date: 07 17 1958
Description: Governor Vernon W. Thomson (left) receives a membership card, and citation, in the Northwest Airlines Top Flight Club for his support of air transportation...
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Inauguration of UW President Conrad A. Elvehjem

Date: 10 09 1958
Description: Wisconsin governor Vernon Thomson addresses the crowd during the inaugural ceremonies at the field house for Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem as the thirteenth presi...
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Mrs. Helen Thomson Unveils Portrait of Governor Vernon Thomson

Date: 01 02 1959
Description: An oil portrait of Governor Vernon Thomson is unveiled by his wife Mrs. Helen Thomson. The portrait will be hung in the State Capitol executive office with...
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District Rotarian Conference

Date: 04 03 1959
Description: A group of youth affiliated with the Madison District of Rotary clubs meet Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson in the executive office in the State Capitol.

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