Papers, 1943-1976.

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Papers, 1943-1976.

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Papers of Alvin E. O'Konski, a Republican congressman who represented Wisconsin's Tenth District (mainly Wisconsin's northernmost counties) from 1942 to 1972 and probably best known for his anti-communist activities. The papers also document his interest in post-war European affairs (particularly those connected with Poland), his stance against the Vietnam War, the 1961 call-up of the Wisconsin National Guard, and his contributions to the development of northern Wisconsin, such as improvements in public health services and rural electrification. The papers include correspondence, printed material, speeches, press releases, a tape recorded interview made after his retirement from politics, and a few official photographs.

8.8 c.f. (22 archives boxes)1 tape recording, and.6 photographs.

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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