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Two Progressives Carrying Torches
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Otto Burmeister, Middleton, and E.J. Onstad, Madison, carrying kerosene torches which will be used in a Progressive party torchlight parade that evening.
November 3, 1934
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Submitting Petitions for the Progressive Party
June 18, 1934
Two men and a woman are turning in signature petitions to Secretary of State Theodore Damann to form the Progressive Party.
Robert and Phillip La Follette
June 12, 1931
Portrait of Senator "Bob" and Governor "Phil" La Follette.
Governor La Follette Signing Bill
June 12, 1931
Governor La Follette signing old age pension bill.
Two Women Bowlers
February 4, 1934
Ella Burmeister and Avis Kidd, holding bowling balls at the Madison Alleys, 112 N Fairchild Street, winners of the women's Wisconsin state doubles bowling crown.
Mr. Katz Presenting Governor La Follette with Movie Pass
February 9, 1931
Mr. Katz presenting Governor Phillip La Follette with a Warner Bros. movie pass.
Progressive Convention
May 19, 1934
Crowd of delegates and guests at the Progressive Convention in the armory, held to launch a new Progressive Party.
