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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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Phillip La Follette Addressing the Legislature

Date: 1931
Description: Elevated view of Governor Phillip La Follette addressing the Legislature.
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Father Groppi Speaking in Assembly Chamber

Date: 1969
Description: Father James Groppi speaking at a demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber protesting welfare cuts. Father Groppi is seated on the lef...
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Father Groppi Speaking at Demonstration

Date: 1969
Description: Father Groppi speaking at demonstration in the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber.
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Lindbergh Returns

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh, a former University of Wisconsin student, speaking to a large crowd at Camp Randall Stadium after his history-making trans-Atlantic flig...
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy at the Podium

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: A campaign speech by presidential candidate John F. Kennedy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House.
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Radio Lecture Set-Up with Glenn Morris

Date: 09 09 1941
Description: Set-up of radio equipment for a lecture. The man is probably Glenn Morris.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduation Speakers Podium

Date: 06 24 1925
Description: Dignitaries and speakers on podium at University of Wisconsin-Madison graduation in the Field House.
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Chief Justice Marvin Rosenberry

Date: 06 15 1935
Description: Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry speaking in the Assembly Chamber during the 10th annual Robert M. La Follette, Sr., memorial ser...
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Senator Gerald P. Nye

Date: 06 15 1935
Description: U.S. Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota, at the podium, speaking in the Assembly Chambers at the 10th annual Robert M. La Follette Sr. Memorial Service.
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Senator Gerald P. Nye

Date: 06 15 1935
Description: U.S. Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota, at the podium, speaking in the Assembly Chambers at the 10th annual Robert M. La Follette Sr. Memorial Service.
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Kelvinator School, Loraine Hotel

Date: 05 11 1934
Description: Woman lecturing to a large group of women at the Kelvinator School, in the Loraine Hotel.
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Janette Serrec with Bicycle

Date: 05 23 1933
Description: Janette Serrec, lecturer and writer on the "Fine Art of Successful Living," standing beside a Hawthorne bicycle from Ward's. She is wearing jodhpurs and bo...
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Mary O. Kryzack

Date: 02 02 1933
Description: Portrait of Mary O. Kryzsak, Wisconsin's only assembly woman, speaking from her desk in the Assembly.
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Nellie Tayloe Ross Speaking in Assembly Chambers

Date: 10 17 1932
Description: Nellie Tayloe Ross, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee and former Wyoming Governor, speaking in the Assembly Chambers, on behalf of the Roo...
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Governor Philip F. La Follette

Date: 11 24 1931
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette delivers a special message on welfare relief to a special session of the legislature in the assembly chamber of the Wisconsi...
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Central High School Debate

Date: 03 20 1929
Description: Central High School debate, Central vs. Beloit.
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La Follette Handbill

Date: 1903
Description: Handbill advertising two lectures at the Monona Lake Assembly, near Madison in July 1903. First was a debate on "The Negro Problem" between Senator J.R. B...
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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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Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr.

Date: 01 11 1951
Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., addresses a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature.

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