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Isabel La Follette and Deborah Sherman

Date: 02 18 1954
Description: Isabel La Follette (right) and probably Deborah Sherman, are discussing the Woman's Service Exchange, which Mrs. La Follette started at the Madison Vocatio...
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We Saw You . . . at PEO Sisterhood Tea

Date: 06 15 1957
Description: Members of the PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood Reciprocity Board hold a tea in honor of First Lady Helen (Davis) Thomson, wife of W...
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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 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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Winnipeg Y-Teens Visit Madison

Date: 04 08 1958
Description: Helen Thompson (wife of Governor Vernon Thompson) is shown pouring punch for her Madison and Winnipeg Y-Teen guests. Left to right are the Thompson's daugh...
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Foster Mothers Tea

Date: 06 18 1958
Description: Wisconsin's first lady, Helen Thomson (left), greets three of the foster mothers who were honored at a tea in the executive mansion. Being greeted are Evel...
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We Saw You . . . at Dental Hygiene Tea

Date: 09 13 1958
Description: Members of the Madison Dental Hygiene Association hold a tea at the Governor's Mansion in Maple Bluff. Shown are members of the state hygienist association...
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Tea for Lawyers' Wives

Date: 10 31 1958
Description: Officers of the State and Dane County Lawyers' Wives Association at a tea at the governor's mansion for members from area counties. In front are Helen Thom...
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Portrait of Mrs. Carrie Lee Nelson

Date: 11 05 1958
Description: Portrait of Mrs. Carrie Lee Nelson, wife of Governor-elect Gaylord Nelson, taken in their family home at 5627 Crestwood Place in Madison prior to their mov...
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Portrait of Governor-Elect Gaylord Nelson with Family

Date: 11 05 1958
Description: Portrait of Governor-Elect Gaylord Nelson with wife Carrie Lee Nelson, and children Cynthia (Tia) (3) and Gaylord, Jr. (Happy) (5) taken at the family home...
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Madison Residents Look Forward to 1959

Date: 12 09 1958
Description: Current First Lady of Wisconsin and wife of Governor Vernon W. Thomson, (right). gives a tour of the Governor's Mansion, 101 Cambridge Road, Maple Bluff, t...
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Democratic Women's Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Gaylord Nelson

Date: 12 13 1958
Description: Women at a luncheon given by the Democratic women of Dane county honoring governor-elect Gaylord Nelson's wife, Carrie. Seated are: Thelma Pankow, Louise W...
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Democratic Women's Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Gaylord Nelson

Date: 12 13 1958
Description: Four women visit during a luncheon given by the Democratic women of Dane county to honor governor-elect Gaylord Nelson's wife, Carrie. Standing are: Alice ...
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Democratic Women's Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Gaylord Nelson

Date: 12 13 1958
Description: The wife of Wisconsin's governor-elect, Carrie Nelson (center), was honored at a luncheon by the Democratic women of Dane county. With her are the wives of...
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Democratic Women's Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Gaylord Nelson

Date: 12 13 1958
Description: Three guests at the luncheon given by the Democratic women of Dane county to honor the wife of governor-elect Gaylord Nelson, Carrie. Standing are: Pat Cor...
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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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We Saw You . . . at Tea for Mrs. Kuehn

Date: 07 29 1960
Description: A tea is held to honor Mrs. Margery Kuehn, (shown at right) Whitefish Bay, wife of Philip Kuehn, the Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin. Shown ...
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We Saw You . . . at Tea for Mrs. Kuehn

Date: 07 29 1960
Description: A tea is held to honor Mrs. Margery Kuehn, Whitefish Bay, wife of the Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, Philip G. Keuhn. Among the women that...
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We Saw You . . . at Tea for Mrs. Kuehn

Date: 07 29 1960
Description: A tea is held to honor Mrs. Margery Kuehn, Whitefish Bay, wife of the Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, Philip G. Kuehn. Among the women assi...

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