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Lee Dreyfus

Lee S. Dreyfus was the 40th Governor of Wisconsin, serving from 1979 to 1983. He was known for his progressive views on various social issues.

Referenced in:

  • 1978 scarpbook and clippings documents – number 1, 1978 (Box 5, 3)
  • 1974 Assembly race – City Council/County Board scrapbook and clippings documents, 1974 (Box 3, 5)
  • Press book index (Box 2, 1)
  • Decade of G/L Rights (December article), 1987, 1989 (Box 6, 5)
  • AB 70; Press releases, 1981-1982 (Box 5, 17)
  • Gay Rights; 1982 Election, 1983, 1985 (Box 5, 4)
  • Past speeches, press releases, articles (we wrote), 1979-1981 (Box 3, 7)
  • Editorials, 1977, 1980-1981, 1983 (Box 3, 3)

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