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La Follette Papers Opened
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Four relatives of Senator Robert M. "Fighting Bob" La Follette look over the collection of his personal papers which were presented and opened at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Shown left to right are: daughter-in-law Isabel La Follette, wife of Philip F. La Follette; daughter-in-law Rachel La Follette; widow of Robert M. La Follette Jr.; daughter Fola La Follette; and son Phillip F. La Follette, Ex-Governor of Wisconsin.
June 26, 1954
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Marion Priestley Davis and Daughter
July 28, 1954
Portrait of Marion Priestley Davis of San Antonio, Texas, and her daughter, Cynthia, eight months.
Marilyn Jones and Daughter
October 5, 1954
Portrait of Marilyn (Turner) Jones and her daughter Cary, seven months.
Loft Open House Committee
June 10, 1954
Larry Brown of West High School, and Donna Tupper and Carol Hanson of East High School make plans for the Loft open house.
YWCA National Centennial
October 29, 1954
Group portrait of four of the six members of a Madison group named to be part of the National YWCA Citizens' committee for observance of the YWCA centennial celebration. Pictured left to right: Ros...
Governor Kohler and Wisconsin Flag
January 29, 1954
Governor and Mrs. Walter J. Kohler, Jr. holding a state flag requested for display by a Pacific Air Force hospital. Behind them some of the wall decorations near the Governor's office can be seen.
Craig Ralston
December 23, 1948
Portrait of Craig Ralston, Madison-based State Capitol reporter for the Milwaukee Journal. News article includes his memories of the Robert La Follette era and before. It also refers to his unpubli...
