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Disaster Command Post at the Capitol
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Governor Warren Knowles' Command Post, located in the Capitol, was called into action after tornadoes struck southern Wisconsin. It serves as the disaster communications center for the state. Pictured are, left to right, Bob Curley, public information officer for Civil Defense, and Colonel John Roach, deputy adjutant general of the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
April 23, 1965
Sroda, Richard
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July 7, 1965
Low angle view looking up at the full height of the face of one wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. At lower right, behind a podium, is Gov. Warren Knowles. At lower left are politicians ...
Gov. Warren Knowles Proclaims May as "Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up" Month
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Professional painters inside the state capitol employed by Hoffer's Certified Paint of 3501 E. Washington Avenue. A paint can is labeled "Hoffer One Coat House Paint."
Men Standing in State Capitol Rotunda
October 24, 1964
Six men are shown standing in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. All men are looking upward as one man points to the top of the Rotunda.
Christmas Tree in Governor's Office
December 9, 1965
Four-year-old John Steigerwaldt is putting a decoration on the top of the Christmas tree in the governor's office. He is being held up by Governor Warren Knowles. At left is Richard Jeffery, Oconom...
Warren Knowles Runs For Governor
January 21, 1962
Lt. Gov. Warren P. Knowles, taken before his first run for governor.
