Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-20 of 28

Painting

Lee Dreyfus

Date: 1983
Description: Portrait painting of Lee Sherman Dreyfus, Wisconsin's 40th governor.
Photograph

Governor Thompson Boosts Amtrak

Date: 10 30 1989
Description: Tommy G. Thompson, governor of Wisconsin and an enthusiastic member of the Amtrak governing board, salutes the expansion of Hiawatha service between Chicag...
Photograph

Reagan-Bush '84 Speech

Date: 10 10 1984
Description: An unidentified speaker addresses a crowd beneath a banner that reads "Wisconsin Reagan-Bush '84".
Print

Merry Christmas

Date: 1989
Description: Photographic holiday card from Tommy Thompson and family, governor of Wisconsin, 1987-2001. The card is a color image of Mr. Thompson, his wife, daughters,...
Photograph

Republican Candidate Dwight York

Date: 08 1984
Description: "Dwight York, Republican candidate for the 59th Assembly District, hands out campaign literature to Lucille Lux."
Photograph

Wisconsin Assembly Candidate Dwight York

Date: 10 1984
Description: "Wisconsin Assembly candidate, Dwight York, talks strategy with Senator Jim Sensenbrenner."
Photograph

York For Assembly

Date: 11 1984
Description: "Supporters of Dwight York watch election returns on the TV screen."
Photograph

Dwight York

Date: 11 1984
Description: "After being assured of a victory, York thanks his followers for their support at the American Legion building in Lomira."
Photograph

Tommy Thompson at the Fish Opener

Date: 1988
Description: A young Governor Thompson sits on a chair in a boat holding a bass in his right hand and a fishing pole in his left. He wears a t-shirt, jeans, and a baseb...
Photograph

Tommy Thompson

Date: 11 1989
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Tommy Thompson, Governor of Wisconsin, seated, with his chin in his hand. An American flag is in the foreground.
Photograph

Steve Gunderson

Date: 1980
Description: Steve Gunderson is standing next to a flatbed truck bearing a "Gunderson for Congress" banner. The truck is carrying a band and several supporters. Likely ...
Photograph

Steve Gunderson with Supporters

Date: 1980
Description: Steve Gunderson at a booth with Republican supporters of his 1980 campaign for U.S. Congress. Campaign materials for several republican politicians are on ...
Photograph

Steve Gunderson with Farmers

Date: 1985
Description: Congressman Steve Gunderson talking to farmers who are sitting on bales of hay.
Photograph

Steve Gunderson Milking a Cow

Date: 05 30 1981
Description: U.S. Congressman, Steve Gunderson, milking a cow at an AG Co-Op, the Theron Paulson farm.
Photograph

Steve Gunderson at U.S. Capitol

Date: 1980
Description: Steve Gunderson posing outdoors in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
Historical Object

Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

Date: 1984
Description: Framed assortment of political buttons for Ronald Reagan and running mate George H.W. Bush, and Walter Mondale and running mate Geraldine Ferraro (the firs...
Historical Object

Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

Date: 1988
Description: Framed assortment of political campaign buttons for George H.W. Bush and running mate Dan Quayle, and Mike Dukakis and running mate Lloyd Bentsen. One of t...
Historical Object

Presidental Political Campaign Ephemera

Date: 1988
Description: Two presidential political campaign stickers for George H.W. Bush. The sticker on the left is circular and reads: "George BUSH 88." The sticker on the righ...
Postcard

Presidental Political Campaign Ephemera

Date: 1988
Description: A postcard with George H.W. Bush's face superimposed over the face of a woman standing next to a typewriter, desk and chair. The text reads: "GEORGE BUSH I...
Historical Object

Presidential Political Campaign Bumper Stickers

Date: 1984
Description: Three presidential political campaign bumper stickers for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. The top bumper sticker is white with blue and red text and a ...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: