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Paper Mill Workers

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David R. Obey speaks with factory workers at Wausau Paper Mill during his first campaign for Congress.

Date Created:
January 1969
Creator:
Obey, David R.

Publication Information

Creator
Obey, David R.
Date Created
January 1969

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH SP Mss BZ.39 box 2
Container
Box 2
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012CQB
Legacy ID
WHi 108734

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