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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 11 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. speaking to a large crowd from the Wisconsin State Capitol steps. This speech marked the end of his independent campaign for the...
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Lieutenant Governor Oscar Rennebohm Inauguration

Date: 01 05 1947
Description: Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry, left, of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, administering the oath of office to Lieutenant Governor Oscar Rennebohm in the Wi...
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Wisconsin Centennial Ball

Date: 01 05 1948
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm and his wife Mary led the grand march, officially opening the Centennial Ball, held at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following behi...
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Shorewood Hills Dog Trial

Date: 05 16 1951
Description: Three men who testified on behalf of Sandy, a collie dog owned by Russell Nelson, accused of being a vicious animal, sitting behind a table. They were Hugo...
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Ribbon Cutting at Penny's

Date: 02 19 1959
Description: Lieutenant Governor Philleo Nash, center, cutting the ribbon to open the new million dollar J.C. Penney Co. department store located on the Capitol Square ...

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