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Republi-Capers Show
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Rep. Melvin Laird (R-Marshfield), left, talks with three Republicans who were in the Republi-Capers show. Left to right are: Marland Gullickson, a member of the state GOP headquarters who provided musical entertainment; Senator Jess Miller (R-Richland Center) who was in a skit; and Assemblyman J. Curtis McKay (R-Mequon) who sang and was in a minstrel act.
April 10, 1961
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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