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Signing Wisconsin Unemployment Law

Date: 01 28 1932
Description: Governor Philip La Follette signing Wisconsin's pioneer unemployment compensation law. From left to right are Henry Ohl, Elizabeth Brandeis, Paul A. Raushe...
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Phillip La Follette Addressing the Legislature

Date: 1931
Description: Elevated view of Governor Phillip La Follette addressing the Legislature.
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Labor Works For Highway Safety

Date: 1969
Description: Three men, including Governor Patrick J. Lucey, pose in front of a sign that reads: "Labor Works For Highway Safety. Make Labor Day Weekend A Safe, Pleasan...
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La Follette Family Listens to the Returns

Date: 11 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr., with Isabel Bacon La Follette (Mrs. Philip La Follette), Mrs. John J. Blaine, Philip Fox La Follette, Governor John J. Blaine, ...
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Leonard J. Farwell

Date: 1853
Description: Sixth plate daguerreotype of Leonard J. Farwell, Governor of Wisconsin 1852-54. Quarter length facing left, wearing full beard, coat, vest, tie, and white ...
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Lucuis Fairchild Funeral

Date: 05 26 1896
Description: Military honor guard standing outdoors at the funeral of former Governor and Civil War hero Lucius Fairchild, which was held at the Wisconsin State Capitol...
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Governor's Mansion — Reception Room

Date: 1930
Description: Interior photograph of the reception room at the former Wisconsin Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street. The painting above the sofa, which belonged to Gover...
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Governor's Mansion — Reception Room

Date: 1930
Description: View of the reception room in the former Wisconsin Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street.
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Governor's Mansion — Kitchen

Date: 1930
Description: The kitchen in the former Wisconsin Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street.
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Governor's Mansion — Bathroom

Date: 1930
Description: The bathroom in the former Wisconsin Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street in Madison. This was the only bathroom at the residence where many official state ...
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Governor Walter Kohler, Sr.

Date: 1929
Description: Portrait of Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., taken in the Governor's Office in the Wisconsin State Capitol on his Inauguration Day.
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Touching Hands

Date: 1964
Description: Governor Warren P. Knowles reaches up to touch the hand of a girl at the Lincoln Memorial on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The girl seated, c...
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I Love Lucey

Date: 1966
Description: Supporters of Patrick J. Lucey for Governor distribute buttons and flyers to promote his campaign.
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Knowles for Governor

Date: 1964
Description: Warren P. Knowles, with Mrs. Knowles at his side, waves to his supporters during his campaign for governor.
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Lucius Fairchild with Dinner Guests

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Description: Lucius Fairchild in his dining room with guests, one of which is GAR Commander-in-chief, General Bryant. Fairchild, a Republican, was the 10th governor of...
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Horseback Ride at Governor's Mansion

Date: 1904
Description: Philip F. La Follette on horseback in front of the old Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street, sometime during the years that his father, Robert M. La Follett...
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Wisconsin Centennial First Day Cover

Date: 05 29 1948
Description: The 100th Anniversary of Wisconsin Statehood envelope on the first day it was issued on May 29, 1948. It is addressed to Governor Oscar Rennebohm, State of...
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Kohler Addresses the Legislature

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Description: Republican Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., addressing the Legislature and a broadcast audience in the Assembly Chamber. Warren P. Knowles, who would later ...
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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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University of Wisconsin President Fred and Oscar Rennebohm

Date: 03 09 1953
Description: University President E.B. Fred and former governor Oscar Rennebohm posing in front of the first Rennebohm Drug Store in the 1300 block of University Avenue...

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