Robert M. La Follette papers opening ceremony [sound recording], 1954.

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Robert M. La Follette papers opening ceremony [sound recording], 1954.

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Recording of the ceremonies at the presentation and unsealing of the Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Papers, June 26, 1954, at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. The proceedings were introduced by Ralph O'Connor of radio station WISC; Society president David C. Everest introduced members of the La Follette family: Philip La Follette, Isabel La Follette, Mrs. Robert La Follette, Jr., and Fola La Follette, who presented and opened the papers and received an award, presented by Everest for the State Historical Society, recognizing her outstanding achievement in writing the La Follette biography. Included are chats, after the ceremonies, with James F. Murray, moderator of Town Meeting of the Air, Philip La Follette, Dr. Clifford Lord, Director of the State Historical Society, and Fola La Follette.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925

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Robert Marion La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855 – June 18, 1925), colloquially known as Fighting Bob, was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the Governor of Wisconsin. A Republican for most of his career, he ran for President of the United States as the nominee of his own Progressive Party in the 1924 presidential election. Historian John D. Buenker describes La Follette as "the most celebrated figure in Wisconsin history." Born...

Everest, D. C. (David Clark), 1883-1955.

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Lord, Clifford L. (Clifford Lee), 1912-1980

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Lord was President of Hofstra University from 1964 to 1972 and Chancellor from 1972 to 1973. From the description of Papers, 1965-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155550569 Clifford Lord was president of Hofstra from 1964-1972 and Chancellor from 1972-1973. From the description of Clifford Lee Lord collection. (Hofstra University). WorldCat record id: 46437933 ...

La Follette, Philip Fox, 1897-1965

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Epithet: Governor of Wisconsin British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000815.0x00029b ...

State historical society of Wisconsin

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The State Historical Society was founded in 1846, chartered in 1853, and became a trustee of the state in 1855. Chapter 75, Laws of 1967, continued the Society as an independent agency. The Society is charged by statute with the collection, preservation, and dissemination of historical and cultural resources relating to Wisconsin, the Midwest, and the nation. From the description of Agency history record. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145776528 ...

O'Connor, Ralph

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La Follette, Fola, 1882-1970

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Murray, James F.

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