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David Obey Greets Constituents
1970
Running hard for re-election after serving less than a full first term, Congressman David Obey introduces himself to constituents and their children.
Seeking Votes at the Fair
1970
Running for re-election for the first time, Congressman David R. Obey greets voters at the fair. A merry-go-round is in the background. Although unidentified, it is likely this is the Forest County...
Senior Center Tour
January 1979
Congressman David Obey (right) enjoys lunch at a senior center in his northern Wisconsin congressional district.
Obey and Lilly
1976
Congressman David R. Obey in his congressional office with Legislative Aide Scott Lilly.
Obey and Proxmire
June 1970
Congressman David R. Obey and Senator William Proxmire outside the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The photograph was taken for use in the campaign literature of Congressman Obey who was runni...
Obey Portrait
1970
A casual portrait of Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey taken during the mid-1970s. It must have been a favorite, for it appeared in his campaign literature for several years.
