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Obey Portrait

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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.

Date Created:
1970
Creator:
Obey, David R.

Publication Information

Creator
Obey, David R.
Date Created
1970

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
35mm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012CMQ
Legacy ID
WHi 101178

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