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Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1932
Description: Portrait of Robert Marion La Follette, Sr., a founder of the Progressive movement, governor of Wisconsin, and United States congressman and senator.
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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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Gaylord Nelson With Trumpet

Date: 04 07 1931
Description: Gaylord Nelson during his high school years stands in front of a house playing the trumpet.
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Gaylord Nelson at College Graduation

Date: 1939
Description: Gaylord Nelson, dressed in cap and gown, poses with his mother Mary Nelson at his graduation from San Jose State College in 1939.
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International Harvester Manager with Iowa Governor Herring

Date: 11 04 1935
Description: International Harvester assistant manager W.A. Riggs pointing out the features of an International truck to Iowa Governor Clyde Herring, possibly in the di...
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Governor Heil and Nash Automobile

Date: 04 25 1939
Description: Governor Julius P. Heil is standing with his foot on the running board of a 1939 Nash Lafayette automobile, which is parked in front of the steps of the Wi...
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Governor Heil and Nash

Date: 04 25 1939
Description: Governor Julius P. Heil in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol, standing next to his official car, a Nash manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Governor Hei...
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Governor Heil Signing Bill

Date: 05 03 1939
Description: Governor Julius P. Heil sitting at his desk signing a bill, with four men standing and looking on.
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Governor Heil Signing Bill

Date: 05 03 1939
Description: Governor Julius P. Heil sitting at his desk signing a bill, with four men looking on from behind.
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Governor Heil with WAA Group

Date: 03 01 1939
Description: Group portrait of Wisconsin Athletic Association men and Governor Julius P. Heil in the Capitol building.
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Cyril Ballam & Governor Heil

Date: 03 10 1939
Description: Cyril Ballam and Governor Julius P. Heil looking at a National Wildlife Restoration Week poster.
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Driver Training Car at Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 01 11 1939
Description: Governor Julius P. Heil and four men, standing next to a AAA dual control driver training car, courtesy of Pontiac Motor Division. The car is parked in fro...
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Governor Heil Inauguration

Date: 01 02 1939
Description: Group of people near a Ford automobile, on the occasion of Governor Julius P. Heil's inauguration.
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Governor Phil La Follette and Cy Ballam

Date: 12 02 1937
Description: Governor Phil La Follette and Cyril Ballam, clerk for the State Public Service Commission.
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Governor Philip F. La Follette Signing Bill

Date: 05 20 1937
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette signing a bill in the Governor's office with onlookers.
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Major Bowes Amateurs with Governor La Follette

Date: 11 20 1935
Description: Group portrait of 20 winners on Major Bowes amateur radio hour, in town to perform at the Orpheum theater, with Governor Philip La Follette in the Capitol.
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Senator Nye and Governor La Follette

Date: 06 15 1935
Description: U.S. Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota and Governor Phillip La Follette standing in the governor's office.
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Governor Schmedeman Holding Radio Microphone

Date: 10 30 1934
Description: Governor Albert Schmedeman at home. He is sitting in a wheelchair and holding a radio microphone.
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Governor Schmedeman in Wheelchair

Date: 10 26 1934
Description: Governor Albert Schmedeman sitting in a wheelchair smoking a cigarette, following left leg amputation.

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