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Michelle Obama at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Date: 02 18 2008
Description: Michelle Obama, wife of politician Barack Obama, greeting Wisconsin State Representative Jennifer Shilling at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Gaylord Nelson Campaigning at Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 08 20 1958
Description: Gaylord Nelson campaigning at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Governor Oscar Rennebohm

Date: 10 26 1961
Description: Former Wisconsin Governor Oscar Rennebohm, center, is the guest of honor of a banquet at the Wisconsin Center. Shaking hands with him are left to right: Wi...
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William Proxmire Shaking Hands

Date: 01 1973
Description: Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire shaking the hand of a man on the street of a Wisconsin town.
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John McBride and Tiny Krueger, Wisconsin State Senators

Date: 07 18 1947
Description: Senator John C. McBride (R-Milwaukee), and Senator Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (R-Merrill), perform a farewell handshake outside the Wisconsin senate chambe...
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Wisconsin Freshman Football Player of the Year

Date: 11 15 1949
Description: University of Wisconsin head freshman coach George Lanphear (left) recognizes Dave Hansen of Eau Claire as the freshman Player of The Year.
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Testing the Political Waters

Date: 1987
Description: Dick Gephardt testing the support for his presidential candidacy at the Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin...
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Wisconsin League of Women Voters Legislative School Tea

Date: 04 11 1957
Description: Wisconsin's governor's wife Helen Thomson, (left) greets Mrs. Ruth Kearl of Madison at a tea in the executive mansion for the Wisconsin League of Women Vot...
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Senator Proxmire and Constituents

Date: 1970
Description: Senator William Proxmire shakes hands with constituents at the Wisconsin State Fair while eating an ear of corn.
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McCarthy and an Admirer

Date: 06 1952
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin greets his nephew, Kelly Kornely, at a Republican campaign event in Wisconsin. Also with McCarthy is Assemblyman G...
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UW Boxing Coach and Captain

Date: 04 04 1950
Description: University of Wisconsin boxing coach John J. Walsh congratulates boxer John R. "Dick" Murphy on his selection as captain for the 1951 team.
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Senator Proxmire Greets Constituents

Date: 1970
Description: Senator William Proxmire shakes hands with a young constituent at the Wisconsin State Fair. For many years Proxmire's appearance was an institution at the ...
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Governor Schmedeman Shaking Hands

Date: 02 14 1933
Description: Governor Albert G. Schmedeman shaking hands after signing mortgage bill which grants moratoriums to Wisconsin farm and home mortgages. Left to right are: S...
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Governor Kohler at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 07 24 1952
Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., turns around in his seat at the state fair to shake hands with three Civil Air Patrol cadets.
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John Medinger and Jim Doyle

Date: 06 2003
Description: La Crosse Mayor John Medinger and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle at the La Crosse Loggers game.
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Reverand Jerome Mersberger Honored by Moose Lodge

Date: 07 25 1952
Description: The Reverend Jerome Mersberger (at left), pastor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, is honored at the annual convention of the Wisconsin Moos...
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UW Boxers Present Eddie Gensch with W Blanket

Date: 06 04 1959
Description: Members of the 1959 University of Wisconsin boxing team present Eddie Gensch with a W blanket in recognition of his contributions to the boxing team. Gensc...
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Three Honored Friends of 4-H

Date: 06 17 1959
Description: University of Wisconsin President Conrad A. Elvehjem, left, presents plaques to three "Friends of 4-H" at the State 4-H Club Week program in the Wisconsin ...
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National Machine Accountants Association of Southern Wisconsin Honors Edward Berger

Date: 01 24 1961
Description: The National Machine Accountants Association of Southern Wisconsin honors Edward M. Berger, data processing department manager at the Ray-O-Vac Company, at...
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Wisconsin Women's Golf Association Tournament

Date: 07 22 1949
Description: Mrs. John Clauder, left, and Mary Louise Kral shaking hands after their championship round of the Wisconsin Women's Golf Association Tournament at the Mapl...

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