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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: Congressman David Obey introduces a local resident (back to camera), to President Jimmy Carter. Many photographers stand around the edge of the group and a...
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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter stands in the open rear passenger door of a car to wave to a crowd of spectators during a visit to Congressman David R. Obey's homet...
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Hubert Humphrey Campaign Card

Date: 1972
Description: Hubert Humphrey presidential campaign card. He is shown walking hand is hand with his wife Muriel. On the back are listed his years in public office.
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Obey Family

Date: 1973
Description: The Obey family poses for a casual outdoor portrait seated on a rock wall. (Left to right), David, Craig, Douglas and Joan. Craig is holding a basketball. ...
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Obey Family

Date: 1978
Description: The Obey family poses, standing, for a casual outdoor portrait. (Left to right), Craig, Joan, Douglas and David. Douglas is holding a walking stick. Trees ...
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Obey Family

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Description: The Obey family poses for a casual outdoor portrait. (Left to right, standing), David, Douglas and Joan, (sitting) Craig. Trees and foliage fill the backgr...
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George Peck in the Woods

Date: 1912
Description: Former governor George W. Peck stands in the woods with his arms outstretched. He is wearing a brimmed hat, shirt, neck scarf, suspenders, and pants.
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Mr. and Mrs. Schmedeman Showing Off Their Catch

Date: 09 27 1933
Description: Albert and Katherine Schmedeman are standing outdoors, both holding a small stringer with a large fish hanging from it. Both Albert and Katherine are holdi...
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Albert Schmedeman and Lari Ballam

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Description: Albert Schmedeman, mayor of Madison (1926-1932), holds a little girl in his arms as they stand outdoors. The girl (identified as Lari Ballam) wears a dress...
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Governor John W. Reynolds Speaking Outdoors

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Description: Governor John W. Reynolds stands on a stage in front of two microphones, one labeled WIGM. He holds a piece of paper in his right hand. Four men sit behind...
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Governor Anthony Earl Jogging in Woods

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Description: Governor Anthony Earl jogging through a dirt path in a wooded area. He is wearing a sweatshirt, pants and sneakers.

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