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TOMMY G. THOMPSON COLLECTION

MEMORABILIA
GUBERNATORIAL, 1987-2001, undated


The pieces of memorabilia listed below are associated with Thompson's governorship of Wisconsin. Items are arranged chronologically by format. Some memorabilia could not be dated with any degree of precision and are therefore marked as undated (undated); however, all are believed to have entered the Governor's possession at some point during his 14-year tenure in office, or within a few months of his leaving the governorship to become U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Each piece of memorabilia has been assigned a unique identification number (MU ID#) by the Department of Special Collections and University Archives. Some items were originally assigned a separate identifier by Thompson's staff before being sent to Marquette University. This original identifier appears in the Notes field.

  Plaques & Certificates            Prints & Framed Works            3-D Objects            Textiles

 

Plaques & Certificates


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Alumni Association
Date: January 20, 1987
MU ID#: 1512

Description: Wooden plaque with signed certificate making Governor Thompson a life member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-01-784


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Ameritech Mobile Communications, Inc.
Date: February 23, 1987
MU ID#: 398

Description: Wooden plaque commemorating first cellular call in Madison, Wisconsin. Plaque includes a photograph of Thompson making the first call.

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-02-817


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Chancellor Karl W. Meyer, UW-Superior
Date: August 1987
MU ID#: 402

Description: Wooden plaque with proclamation expressing thanks for making University of Wisconsin-Superior the base of operations for Thompson's first "Moving State Government" week.

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-08-357


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Right to Life
Date: October 13, 1987
MU ID#: 613

Description: Wooden and metal Wisconsin-shaped plaque - Special Turtle Award. Inscribed with "Behold the Turtle Who Only Makes Progress When He Sticks His Neck Out."

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-10-350


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Fort Howard Corporation
Date: November 20, 1987
MU ID#: 394

Description: Wooden plaque with metal plate; presented to Thompson for leadership in promoting economic development and job creation.

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-11-824


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Franklin High School
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 399

Description: Wooden plaque - School of Excellence Award

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-00-162


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Jeanetta Robinson, Director Community Youth Development
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 432

Description: Wood and metal plaque representing the C.Y.D. 1987 Image Award given to Governor Thompson; inscribed with words "Love in Action."

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-00-148


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Russell G. Cleary, President Heileman Brewing Company
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 33

Description: Wooden plaque -- God's Country Award (Tourism), presented in conjunction with Wisconsin Hospitality, Recreation, and Travel Association.

Notes: TGT staff code#1987-00-821


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Chinese National Federation of Industries
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 428

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson in appreciation for friendship with the Republic of China (Taiwan) Trade and Investment Opportunity Mission to the United States.

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-00-324


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Thomas D. Hall, President & CEO of Speed Queen
Date: June 8, 1988
MU ID#: 400

Description: Wooden plaque -- in appreciation for Thompson's participation in the dedication of the Engineering Building complex.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-06-143


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Mayor Patrick Moran and Council President David Houghton
Date: June 28, 1988
MU ID#: 463

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson as the city of Kenosha's favorite "Adopted" son.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-06-159



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association & DNR Bureau of Forestry
Date: October 1988
MU ID#: 401

Description: Wooden plaque in appreciation of Executive Order #46.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-10-138


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Economic Development Association
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 532

Description: Wood and metal Wisconsin-shaped plaque - WEDA award to Thompson for his contributions to the economic vitality of Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-00-764


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Reserve Officers' Association
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 1418

Description: Patriotism Award -- wood and metal plaque.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-00-116


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: United States Secret Service
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 459

Description: Wood and metal plaque for Thompson in appreciation for his support of Secret Service protective responsibilities during presidential visits.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-00-139


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Rawhide Boys Ranch
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 672

Description: Wood and metal plaque to Thompson for support of traditional values by amending Fair Employment Law

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-00-790


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association
Date: March 29, 1989
MU ID#: 418

Description: Wooden plaque for Thompson in appreciation for his efforts at rural electrification; inscribed "Friend of REC's."

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-03-152


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Green Bay & surrounding communities
Date: May 18, 1989
MU ID#: 437

Description: Plaque constructed of wood, metal, and green felt - to Thompson, "Wisconsin's #1 Friend"; plaque includes outline of Wisconsin with the Green Bay area specially marked.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-05-292


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Federation of Business and Professional Women
Date: May 20, 1989
MU ID#: 449

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson to recognize his "outstanding record of appointing qualified, competent women to state leadership positions."

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-05-20


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Timber Producers' Association and Lake States Lumber
Date: May 1989
MU ID#: 422

Description: Wisconsin-shaped wooden plaque (Birds Eye Hard Maple) in appreciation of Thompson's support of the timber industry.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-05-352


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: City of Oconto Falls, WI
Date: July 24, 1989
MU ID#: 536

Description: Wood and metal plaque with golden key attached; inscribed, "In commemoration of your friendly visit to Oconto Falls on July 24, 1989."

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-07-333


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: N/A
Date: July 1989
MU ID#: 759

Description: Oversized, framed photograph of Thompson riding an elephant at the 1989 Circus Parade.

Notes: Appears to be enlargement of the Nancy Nikora photo that appears in series 4.3 (box 5, folder 33) and in the online digital collection (tgt471).



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: N/A
Date: August 1989
MU ID#: 421

Description: Wisconsin-shaped wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's dedication and commitment to crime prevention; presented at Governor's Conference on Crime Prevention.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-08-349


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin State Patrol
Date: September 23, 1989
MU ID#: 391

Description: Wooden plaque in appreciation of Thompson's support of State Patrol on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Notes: TGT staff code 1989-09-819


Item Type: Certificate
Donor: Madison Magazine
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 636

Description: Award certificate - "Best of Madison 1989 - State Politician;" according to poll of Madison Magazine readers

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-378


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Association of Railroad Passengers
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 491

Description: Wood and metal plaque - 1989 Friend of the Rail Passenger Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-678


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Optometric Association (WOA)
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 439

Description: Wisconsin-shaped wood and metal plaque honoring Thompson for promoting visual welfare of Wisconsin's citizens.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-376


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Rick Collett, President Chemical Procurement, Inc.
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 495

Description: Wooden plaque with Wisconsin-shaped cutout - recognizing Thompson's commitment to the Native American Indian Business Community.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-734


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association
Date: February 5, 1990
MU ID#: 423

Description: Wood and metal plaque with a gold painted hammer mounted on the plaque; presented to Thompson at 94th Annual Convention of Retail Hardware Association; inscribed with, "Keep hammering away at improving Wisconsin's business environment."

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-02-623


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: The Business and Industry of Southwest Wisconsin
Date: February 12, 1990
MU ID#: 675

Description: Wood and metal plaque - Award of appreciation for support of economic development.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-02-759


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Consumer Packaging Council
Date: April 20, 1990
MU ID#: 444

Description: Plastic "v"-shaped plaque to Thompson; inscribed with, "a valued member of the I.M.F. for courage displayed during the recycling wars."

Notes: Designed with a motif from the Mission Impossible movies.


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Road Builders Association
Date: May 17, 1990
MU ID#: 37

Description: Wooden plaque --Award of Excellence.

Notes:



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.
Date: May 1990
MU ID#: 20

Description: Wooden plaque -- President's Award from WAODA.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-05-800


Item Type: Certificate
Donor: Presidential Pilot
Date: June 7, 1990
MU ID#: 786

Description: Flight Certificate for flying on Air Force One with President George H. W. Bush.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-06-105


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Village of Muscoda, WI
Date: August 3, 1990
MU ID#: 441

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson in appreciation for signing Lower Wisconsin Riverway Legislation.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-08-335


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Alliance of Blacks in Law Enforcement
Date: August 19, 1990
MU ID#: 440

Description: Wood and metal plaque for Thompson, inscribed "in appreciation of his commitment to addressing the special needs of the black community in Wisconsin."

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-08-355


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Youth of Lincoln Hills School
Date: August 21, 1990
MU ID#: 442

Description: Wood and metal plaque to Thompson recognizing his "advocacy and tireless efforts to improve the quality of life in Wisconsin through education, job development, programs for the youth, environmental protection."

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-08-344


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: N/A
Date: October 6, 1990
MU ID#: 527

Description: Wooden plaque, constructed from a piece of deck planking, that recognizes Thompson's role in commissioning the U.S.S. Devastator in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-10-687


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Milwaukee Police Association
Date: October 20, 1990
MU ID#: 456

Description: Wisconsin-shaped plaque, constructed of wood and metal, that recognizes Thompson's support for law enforcement at the local level.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-10-899


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Association of Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 404

Description: Wooden plaque presented to Thompson for distinguished service.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-634


Item Type: Certificate
Donor: N/A
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 528

Description: Award certificate for Learnfare program - Innovations in State and Local Government Semifinalist: Learnfare, State of Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-807


Item Type: Certificate
Donor: Madison Magazine
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 637

Description: Award certificate - "Best of Madison 1990 - State Politician;" according to poll of Madison Magazine readers.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-374



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Sales & Marketing Executives (SME) of Madison
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 454

Description: Wood and metal plaque awarded to Thompson as the 1990 Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-897


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 535

Description: Wood and metal Wisconsin-shaped plaque awarded to Thompson as the 1990 Public Official of the Year.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-748


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Midwestern Governor's Conference (MGC)
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 420

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's service as chairman of the Midwestern Governors' Association.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-629


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Water Well Association, Inc.
Date: February 5, 1991
MU ID#: 667

Description: Shield-shaped wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's support for groundwater protection.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-02-103


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Fort Atkinson Wisconservation Club
Date: March 18, 1991
MU ID#: 488

Description: Wood and metal Wisconsin-shaped plaque presented to Thompson as Conservation Patron Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-03-630


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities
Date: June 7, 1991
MU ID#: 542

Description: Wood and metal Wisconsin-shaped plaque presented to Thompson as the organization's First Annual Recognition Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-06-102


Item Type: Certificate
Donor: Madison Magazine
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 253

Description: Award certificate; "Best State Politician" according to poll of Madison Magazine readers.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-373


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Concordia University
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 502

Description: Wood and metal Wisconsin-shaped plaque - Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-102


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Jeanetta Robinson, Community Youth Development (CYD)
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 438

Description: Wood and metal plaque representing the C.Y.D. 1997 Image Award given to Governor Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-121


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Lincoln Park Community Center
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 493

Description: Wooden plaque with attached certificate saluting Thompson for service to Lincoln Park's Reclaim the Streets program.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-808



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: WI VTAE District Boards Association, Inc.
Date: January 10, 1992
MU ID#: 396

Description: Wooden plaque recognizing Thompson's support of the vocational technical college system in Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-01-822


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: City of Ladysmith, WI
Date: February 8, 1992
MU ID#: 450

Description: Wooden plaque holding a key to the city of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and an accompanying certificate.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-02-773


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Citizens and Business of Northwestern Wisconsin
Date: February 26, 1992
MU ID#: 448

Description: Wood and metal plaque thanking Thompson for his hard work and thoughtfulness on behalf of northwestern Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-02-777


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association
Date: June 26, 1992
MU ID#: 467

Description: Plaque with an attached leather shield presented to Thompson as honorary member of the Fire Chiefs Association.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-06-400


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Civic Appreciation Committee
Date: April 30, 1993
MU ID#: 409

Description: Wooden plaque thanking Thompson for public service to "Citizens of Southeastern Wisconsin."

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-04-356


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Central Wisconsin Good Government Committee
Date: June 1, 1993
MU ID#: 411

Description: Wooden plaque holding a certificate of appreciation to Thompson for his service to the citizens of central Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-06-153


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Johnson Controls and USEA
Date: October 1993
MU ID#: 616

Description: Aluminum plaque recognizing Thompson's leadership in national energy conservation; awarded at energy conservation forum.

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-10-136


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Association of Rail Passengers
Date: 1993
MU ID#: 540

Description: Wood and metal Wisconsin-shaped plaque awarded to Thompson as "Friend of the Rail Passenger."

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-00-141


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Council of State Governments
Date: 1993
MU ID#: 534

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson as Innovations Award for the Central Cities Initiative.

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-00-133



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: City of Park Falls and the Main Street Organization
Date: January 13, 1994
MU ID#: 480

Description: Wood and metal plaque holding a key to the city of Park Falls, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-01-805


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Racine County Economic Development Corporation
Date: January 20, 1994
MU ID#: 614

Description: Wood and metal plaque representing the Excellence in Economic Development Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-01-147


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Hung Kwang Chen, General Secretary World Cultural Communications Association
Date: February 22, 1994
MU ID#: 487

Description: Wood and metal plaque - Award for Distinguished Leadership.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-02-132


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Waupun Association to Urge Prison Utilization Nearby
Date: March 12, 1994
MU ID#: 460

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson in appreciation for his support of the Waupun Association to Urge Prison Utilization Nearby.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-03-123


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Advisory Board of the Digestive Disease Research Center
Date: June 3, 1994
MU ID#: 405

Description: Wooden plaque recognizing Thompson as keynote speaker of the Health Care '94 Dinner.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-06-626


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: African American Tourism Council and Northcott Neighborhood
Date: June 18, 1994
MU ID#: 499

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's "vision and outstanding contributions to the African American Community."

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-06-749


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: National Grocers Association
Date: September 25, 1994
MU ID#: 1497

Description: Spirit of America Award.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Empower America
Date: November 17, 1994
MU ID#: 746

Description: Heavy wooden plaque with metal relief depicting an iron eagle; presented to Thompson as the First Annual Empowerment Award for welfare reforms.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-00-432


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Robert Murro, Commander Wisconsin Dept. of VFW
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 539

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson in appreciation of his efforts on behalf of Wisconsin's veterans.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-00-118


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wolfhead Sportsman's Club, International Off-Road Raceway
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 461

Description: Wood and metal plaque with an attached photograph; presented in gratitude for Thompson's support of the championship off-road race.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-00-339


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Head Start Association
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 466

Description: Wisconsin-shaped wood and metal plaque representing an Award of Excellence.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-00-322



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Republican Party of Wisconsin
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 665

Description: Large wooden plaque honoring Thompson's service from 1986-1994; affixed to the plaque is the metal relief of an elephant and the official seal of the state Republican party.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-00-329


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin 4-H Foundation
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 452

Description: Wood and metal plaque representing the 1995 President's Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-00-432


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Working Mother Magazine
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 508

Description: Wooden plaque honoring Thompson and Wisconsin as one of the top ten states in the Child Care Survey.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-00-727


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: State Medical Society of Wisconsin
Date: April 1996
MU ID#: 615

Description: Certificate attached to wooden plaque representing a Presidential Citation to First Lady Sue Ann Thompson for "inspirational and frank discussions of breast cancer."

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: City of Wausau
Date: May 3, 1996
MU ID#: 530

Description: Wooden Wisconsin-shaped plaque extending thanks to Thompson for his role in the construction of Highway 29; inscribed with the words, "Putting Wausau on the Map."

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-05-675


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Date: December 9, 1996
MU ID#: 1498

Description: Award for Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-12-456


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Municipalidad de Chaclacayo
Date: December 12, 1996
MU ID#: 485

Description: Marble and metal plaque representing the Maria Delia Vergara Perez Award given to Governor Thompson by the city of Chaclacayo in Peru.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-12-382


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Lakeview Corporate Park
Date: January 15, 1997
MU ID#: 494

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson for assistance in development of a corporate park.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-01-459


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Builders Association
Date: March 7, 1997
MU ID#: 498

Description: Wood and metal plaque representing a Certificate of Honorary Membership for Governor Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-03-668


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Marquette University Criminology and Law Studies
Date: April 24, 1997
MU ID#: 533

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson "for his dedication to truth and justice."

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-04-466


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Jeanetta Robinson, Community Youth Development
Date: August 22, 1997
MU ID#: 712

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson as C.Y.D. 27th Annual Image Award; inscribed for "Excellence in Community Service and Love of Youth."

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-08-763



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Civic Appreciation Committee
Date: September 4, 1997
MU ID#: 465

Description: Wood and metal plaque - Economic Development Achievement Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-09-460


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Opportunities Industrialization Center of Greater Milwaukee
Date: October 3, 1997
MU ID#: 22

Description: Wooden plaque presented to Thompson as "Back Door Award" for welfare reform.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-10-461


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: N/A
Date: December 1997
MU ID#: 6

Description: Plaque showing text of the Governing Magazine article that proclaimed Thompson as 1997 Public Official of the Year.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-12-387


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Governing Magazine
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 619

Description: Marble plaque - Public Official of the Year 1997

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 497

Description: Wood and metal plaque - Standing Ovation Award for Thompson recognizing his "outstanding contributions" to the success of Midwest Governors' Association event

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-00-667


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin State Government Watchdog Group
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 464

Description: Wood and metal plaque - Golden Fleece Award presented to Governor Thompson for abuse of power and waste of taxpayers' money in the fourth quarter of 1997.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-00-452


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Kenosha Taxpayers, Inc.
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 486

Description: Wood and metal plaque - Lighthouse Award presented to Thompson for controlling spending.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-00-666


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Vicki Roberts
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 1496

Description: Framed 8x10 color photo of Governor Thompson on Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Marathon Park, Wausau; framed in gold with engraving: Governor Thompson's Harley Tour III - 1997

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Date: February 23, 1998
MU ID#: 436

Description: Wood and metal plaque - Superintendent's Catholic School Champion Award

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-02-484


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Urban Hope
Date: February 1998
MU ID#: 430

Description: Wood and metal plaque extending thanks to Thompson on the occasion of the first graduating class.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-02-404


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Curtis & Associates, Inc.
Date: April 15, 1998
MU ID#: 496

Description: Wood and metal plaque to Thompson for "Making a Difference: Celebrating the Champions of Welfare Reform."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-04-738



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
Date: April 1998
MU ID#: 427

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson for 23 years of support.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-04-383


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Miller Brewing Company and Milwaukee Area Technical College
Date: May 4, 1998
MU ID#: 537

Description: Wooden plaque with attached certificate - Thompson as Honorary Recipient of TOOLS FOR SUCCESS Scholarship.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-05-384


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Association of Consulting Engineers
Date: May 27, 1998
MU ID#: 433

Description: Wooden plaque with certificate of endorsement in the 1998 gubernatorial election.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-05-611


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society-Wisconsin Chapter
Date: June 9, 1998
MU ID#: 426

Description: Wood and metal plaque making Thompson the Honorary Chairperson for the Class of '98.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-06-402


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: National Flag Day Foundation
Date: June 14, 1998
MU ID#: 415

Description: Wooden plaque to Thompson for "Outstanding Leadership in our Great State and Country."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-06-603


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: ABATE of Wisconsin
Date: June 19, 1998
MU ID#: 1501

Description: Award of Excellence given to Governor Thompson at the start of his Harley-Davidson ride to Washington DC.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-06-599


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Motorcycle Riders Foundation; Washington, D.C.
Date: June 23, 1998
MU ID#: 429

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented in appreciation to Thompson for his contributions to motorcycling.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-06-614


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Youth Leadership Academy, Inc.
Date: July 14, 1998
MU ID#: 434

Description: Wood and metal plaque acknowledging Thompson's support of the Wisconsin Lake Schooner Education Association.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-07-602


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Common Council of City of Superior
Date: July 15, 1998
MU ID#: 611

Description: Wood and metal plaque thanking Thompson for state investments in the city of Superior; investments listed on the plaque.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-07-925


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: EPA Green Lights
Date: July 31, 1998
MU ID#: 435

Description: Wooden plaque with Green Lights Program Certificate of Achievement for Wisconsin; inscribed for "commitment to energy efficiency and protecting the environment."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-07-537


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Progress & Freedom Foundation
Date: September 10, 1998
MU ID#: 414

Description: Wooden plaque showing certificate of honor for Digital Democracy in Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-09-208



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Milwaukee Urban League
Date: October 13, 1998
MU ID#: 666

Description: Wooden plaque with certificate of recognition presented to state of Wisconsin for its commitment to employing minorities; presented at the 1998 Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-10-856


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Soft Drink Association
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 431

Description: Wood and metal plaque for Thompson, acknowledging his leadership.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-403


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wisconsin Credit Union League
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 1462

Description: Framed Wisconsin sesquicentennial license plate "BADGR FN"; plate label reads 'To Gov. Tommy Thompson From Your Friends At The Wisconsin Credit Union League."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-05-1148


Item Type: Certificate
Donor: William B. Parett, Executive Director of Innovations in American Government
Date: April 30, 1999
MU ID#: 512

Description: Certificate naming Wisconsin Works (W2) a semifinalist for Innovations in American Government Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-04-115


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: American Subcontractors Association of Greater Milwaukee
Date: May 29, 1999
MU ID#: 481

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson as Outstanding Public Official Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-05-118


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: College Republican National Committee
Date: July 8, 1999
MU ID#: 1500

Description: Lee Atwater Republican Leadership Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-07-1191


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area, Inc.
Date: July 29, 1999
MU ID#: 608

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's commitment to the alternative fuels industry.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Elroy and Kendall High School Class of 1959
Date: July 31, 1999
MU ID#: 1455

Description: Wooden Wisconsin-shaped plaque presented to the Thompson's "In Remembrance Of Our 40th Class Reunion At The Governor's Residence."

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: N/A
Date: September 25, 1999
MU ID#: 475

Description: Painted wooden Wisconsin-shaped plaque celebrating completion of U.S. Highway 53; inscribed, "The Vital Link."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-09-124


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Association of Teacher Educators
Date: October 1999
MU ID#: 477

Description: Framed plaque honoring Thompson's support of the Wisconsin Association of Teacher Educators.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-10-131


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Messmer High School
Date: November 16, 1999
MU ID#: 32

Description: Wooden plaque presented to Thompson at dedication of the Tommy G. Thompson Athletic Center at Messmer High School.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-11-128



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: City of Auckland, NZ
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 474

Description: Wooden plaque displaying the metal seal of the city of Auckland, New Zealand.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-00-132


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: African American Chamber of Commerce
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 445

Description: Wood and metal plaque for Thompson - 1999 Economic Policy Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-03-114


Item Type: Certificate
Donor: Innovations in American Government; JFK School at Harvard University
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 529

Description: Certificate naming Wisconsin Works (W2) a semifinalist for the Innovations in American Government Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-00-121


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: ABATE of Michigan, Inc.
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 531

Description: Wood and metal plaque for Thompson "in recognition of your efforts to promote motorcycle awareness;" presented at the time of the 1999 Michigan - Upper Peninsula motorcycle tour.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-08-121


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Rev. Lynn Whittington, Master's Service Empowerment
Date: January 2000
MU ID#: 473

Description: Wood and metal plaque praising Thompson as "Father of Welfare Reform" and commending him for urging W2 agencies to work with faith-based organizations.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-01-131


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Tavern League of Wisconsin Members
Date: March 7, 2000
MU ID#: 607

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's support of hospitality industry; inscribed as "Top Shelf Award."

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-03-135


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA)
Date: March, 2000
MU ID#: 612

Description: Wood and metal plaque for Thompson -- Ally of Cooperative Electrification (ACE) Special Service Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-09-138


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Governor of Jilan Province, People's Republic of China
Date: April 4, 2000
MU ID#: 387

Description: Plaque with engraving of Jilan Province, People's Republic of China; gift from courtesy visit.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-04-136


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Franciscan Peacemakers
Date: July 14, 2000
MU ID#: 501

Description: Aluminum plaque showing artistic depiction of St. Francis and two homeless persons.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-07-138


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Women in Government
Date: July 31, 2000
MU ID#: 662

Description: Wooden plaque with certificate recognizing Thompson for his efforts on behalf of women's health care; given at the Republican Party (GOP) national convention.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-07-139



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT)
Date: August 18, 2000
MU ID#: 482

Description: Wisconsin-shaped wooden plaque recognizing completion of Corridor 29 in 2000; inscribed as "A Promise Kept."

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-08-139


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Laubach Literacy Action
Date: October 12, 2000
MU ID#: 663

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's support of community-based adult literacy programs.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-10-140


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Economic Summit
Date: November 29, 2000
MU ID#: 609

Description: Resolution affixed to wooden plaque recognizing and commending Thompson for success in improving the state's economy during his governorship.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-11-142


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Conservation Congress
Date: 2000
MU ID#: 664

Description: Wood and metal plaque recognizing Thompson's support of the Conservation Congress.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-00-140


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Veterans Education Committee (VEC)
Date: 2000
MU ID#: 669

Description: Wisconsin-shaped wooden plaque bestowing upon Thompson the title of "Damn Fine Governor."

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Date: 2000
MU ID#: 1507

Description: Plaque expressing thanks to Governor Thompson for support of the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) during the 106th Congress.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Milwaukee Common Council
Date: January 16, 2001
MU ID#: 48

Description: Wooden plaque with resolution honoring Governor Thompson's career.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Badger State Sheriff's Association
Date: January 28, 2001
MU ID#: 1503

Description: Wisconsin-shaped plaque recognizing "14 years of outstanding service to the citizens of Wisconsin and your commitment to the enforcement community throughout the state."

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Senior Capitol Press Corps
Date: January 2001
MU ID#: 43

Description: Wooden plaque honoring Tommy G. Thompson; inscribed "State Assembly 1967-1987; Our Favorite Governor 1987-2001."

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: UW Board of Regents
Date: February 9, 2001
MU ID#: 34

Description: Wooden plaque containing resolution honoring Governor Tommy G. Thompson.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Republican Party of Dane County
Date: February 23, 2001
MU ID#: 123

Description: Wood and metal plaque representing Exceptional Leadership Award.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: State Medical Society of Wisconsin
Date: March 2001
MU ID#: 1499

Description: Special Achievement Award; Wisconsin-shaped plaque.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Independent Business Association of Wisconsin
Date: April 4, 2001
MU ID#: 78

Description: Polished wooden plaque -- Spirit of Wisconsin Award recognizing Thompson's work with school choice, welfare reform, and economic development.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: RailwayAge
Date: October 17, 2001
MU ID#: 90

Description: Wood and metal plaque -- the W. Graham Clayter, Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Passenger Transportation.

Notes:



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Direct Supply, Inc.
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 51

Description: Wooden plaque expressing appreciation for Thompson's efforts at giving Wisconsin a high-technology business focus.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: National Energy Assistance Directors' Association
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 68

Description: Wooden plaque recognizing Thompson's efforts supporting the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 7

Description: Wooden plaque expressing appreciation for Thompson.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: University of Wisconsin Law Alumni Association
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 1505

Description: Distinguished Service Award; presented to "Tommy G. Thompson '66."

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA)
Date: April 2002
MU ID#: 84

Description: Wooden plaque -- Meritorious Service Award.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wm. K. Walthers, Inc.
Date: undated
MU ID#: 88

Description: Wooden plaque presented to Thompson with gratitude for support of Amtrak.

Notes:


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Federation of Jordanian Chambers of Commerce
Date: undated
MU ID#: 687

Description: Felt-covered plaque with image of a palace carved in copper; inscribed, "With the compliments of Federation of Jordanian Chambers of Commerce, Amman Petra-Jordan."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-187


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: United States Olympic Committee
Date: undated
MU ID#: 670

Description: Wooden plaque recognizing Thompson's support of Petit National Ice Center.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-134


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Wisconsin Council on Welfare Fraud
Date: undated
MU ID#: 509

Description: Wood and metal plaque honoring Thompson for Welfare Fraud Reform.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-803


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Lao Veterans of America, Inc.
Date: undated
MU ID#: 668

Description: Wood and metal plaque presented to Thompson as Outstanding Service Award for his work on behalf of the establishment of a special license plate for Lao Hmong veterans in Wisconsin.

Notes:



Item Type: Plaque
Donor: American Legion and Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc.
Date: undated
MU ID#: 416

Description: Wooden plaque -- Certificate of Appreciation to Thompson for supporting passage of flag protection amendment.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-601


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: American Legion - Dept. of Wisconsin
Date: undated
MU ID#: 417

Description: Wooden plaque recognizing and commending Thompson for his support of veterans.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-600


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation, Inc.
Date: undated
MU ID#: 507

Description: Wood and metal plaque praising Thompson's efforts at improving Wisconsin's natural and economic environment; inscribed "Take a Walk on the Wild Side."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-375


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: President Richard Hafdahl, St. Croix Valley Regional Tourism
Date: undated
MU ID#: 511

Description: Wood and metal plaque conferring upon Thompson an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Greater St. Croix Valley Loop.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-465


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Milwaukee Hispanic Community
Date: undated
MU ID#: 446

Description: Wood and metal plaque for Thompson showing with photo of Hispanic children raising their hands; inscribed, "For Helping Them Raise Their Hands."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-769


Item Type: Plaque
Donor: Village of Pulaski Board of Trustees
Date: undated
MU ID#: 471

Description: Wooden plaque with attached golden key to the Village of Pulaski, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-754

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Prints & Framed Works


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Elections Board, State of Wisconsin
Date: December 3, 1986
MU ID#: 673

Description: Framed certificate of election for Governor Thompson's first term in office.

Notes: TGT staff code #1986-12-103


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1986
MU ID#: 758

Description: Framed collage of election photographs and campaign literature; newspaper headline at top reads, "It'll be Gov. Thompson."

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Dudley L. Carlson
Date: April 14, 1987
MU ID#: 776

Description: Framed photo of battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin; metal plate inscribed with, "Presented to Governor Tommy G. Thompson by Vice Admiral Dudley L. Carlson."

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-04-103


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Majestic Balloons, Ltd. - Gregg Rasske, Pilot
Date: May 30, 1987
MU ID#: 763

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson in hot air balloon at 12th Annual Great Wisconsin Dells Balloon Rally.

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-05-113


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wall Street Journal
Date: September 1987
MU ID#: 732

Description: Framed newspaper advertisement with headline, "WISCONSIN! THE STATE OF BUSINESS."

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-09-111


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: May 23, 1988
MU ID#: 649

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson with other governors at the Council of Great Lakes Governors Economic Teleconference.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-05-783


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Date: July 24, 1988
MU ID#: 403

Description: Framed resolution pledging support for Thompson and Western Wisconsin Week.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-07-826


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: August 1988
MU ID#: 757

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson holding a large salmon in a boat on Lake Michigan; photo by Michael J. Basch.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: U.S. Navy
Date: October 22, 1988
MU ID#: 652

Description: Framed story/essay, titled "She Sails Again" concerning battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin; written by Charles Szerszen.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-10-486


Item Type: Print
Donor: President Ronald Reagan
Date: January 19, 1989
MU ID#: 778

Description: Letter of thanks and appreciation from President Ronald Reagan to Thompson on the occasion of Reagan leaving office.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-01-105



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Trustees of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Nature Conservancy
Date: February 9, 1989
MU ID#: 243

Description: Framed resolution thanking Governor Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-02-893


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Door County Economic Development Corporation
Date: July 15, 1989
MU ID#: 240

Description: Framed certificate acknowledging Thompson's support of economic development.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Herb Bergson, Mayor of Superior
Date: September 6, 1989
MU ID#: 470

Description: Framed certificate proclaiming "Tommy Thompson Day" in the city of Superior, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-09-120


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: President George H. W. Bush
Date: October 30, 1989
MU ID#: 230

Description: Framed letter from President Bush expressing birthday wishes to Governor Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-10-371


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: State of Israel Bonds
Date: October 31, 1989
MU ID#: 226

Description: Framed Gates of Jerusalem Medal for supporting Israel's economic development.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-10-471


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: American Red Cross
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 424

Description: Framed certificate recognizing the help of Wisconsin's citizens in handling the disasters of 1989.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-625


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Nick Muller, Wisconsin State Historical Society
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 706

Description: Cartoon painting of Thompson painting a bumper sticker on the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin; signed "with best wishes from your friends at the State Historical Society - Christmas 1989; Nick Muller."

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-921


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: City of Lake Geneva
Date: February 12, 1990
MU ID#: 617

Description: Framed resolution recognizing Thompson's contributions to strengthen the economic foundations of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-02-758


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: State of Jalisco, Mexico
Date: July 19, 1990
MU ID#: 792

Description: Framed Spanish language document decreeing sister state agreement between Jalisco and Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-07-439


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA)
Date: September 17, 1990
MU ID#: 799

Description: Framed magazine cover and resolution thanking Thompson for his leadership in resolving the Community Aids Equity Issue.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-09-309



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Date: September 27, 1990
MU ID#: 251

Description: B/W photograph of Thompson with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger; autographed by Schwarzenegger.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-742


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: President George H. W. Bush
Date: November 15, 1990
MU ID#: 250

Description: Framed birthday greeting from President Bush.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-11-743


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: President George H. W. Bush
Date: November 1990
MU ID#: 266

Description: Framed letter from President Bush congratulating Thompson on electoral victory.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-11-109


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: National Park Service and U.S. Navy
Date: December 7, 1990
MU ID#: 453

Description: Certificate in blue plastic frame with an accompanying photograph -- Certificate of Flag Presentation to State of Wisconsin; the flag in question flew over the U.S.S. Arizona in Pearl Harbor on the 49th anniversary of the surprise attack.

Notes:  The flag itself is also part of the Thompson memorabilia, MU ID#524.


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wisconsin State Elections Board
Date: December 10, 1990
MU ID#: 634

Description: Framed election certificate for Thompson's 1990 re-election victory.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-12-386


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 739

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson with unidentified official; label reads "Our 'SUPERIOR' Appreciation Development Zone Designation - 1990; Governor Tommy Thompson."

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-359


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Board of Directors of Community Work Services, Inc.
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 443

Description: Framed certificate presented to Thompson's office for helping provide employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-346


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Dan Brandenstein, NASA Astronaut and Shuttle Commander
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 765

Description: Framed collage of photographs with Wisconsin flag and mission patch from flight of space shuttle Columbia.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-944


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: National Women's Political Caucus
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 455

Description: Framed Certificate of Appreciation recognizing Thompson's appointment women to state cabinet positions.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-00-895


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 760

Description: Framed advertisement showing list of fifty Fortune 500 companies in Wisconsin and Illinois; inscribed, "Thanks from the Fortunate 50."

Notes: Item is directed to Thompson as Wisconsin governor.



Item Type: Print
Donor: N/A
Date: 1990
MU ID#: 724

Description: Campaign placard; "Governor Thompson for Wisconsin."

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: President George H. W. Bush
Date: January 7, 1991
MU ID#: 264

Description: Framed letter from President Bush congratulating Thompson on election victory.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-01-108


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: James B. Irwin
Date: June 13, 1991
MU ID#: 793

Description: Framed photograph and patches from the Apollo 15 lunar landing; includes signed note from Lunar Module pilot James Irwin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-06-103


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: City of Kenosha; Patrick E. Moran, Mayor
Date: June 1991
MU ID#: 447

Description: Framed commendation to Thompson for being a leader in Kenosha's rebirth.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-06-102


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: State of Israel Bonds
Date: July 17, 1991
MU ID#: 764

Description: Framed Israel Peace Medal with accompanying document written in Hebrew.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-07-131


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Bridget Donaldson
Date: July 26, 1991
MU ID#: 648

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson standing in front of stealth bomber.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-07-473


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: September 30, 1991
MU ID#: 654

Description: Framed story "The Last Battleship" written for the decommissioning of U.S.S. Wisconsin; written by Charles Szerszen.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-09-477


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Dr. Ibrahim M. Al-Sheheen, Kuwaiti Minister of State for Municipal Affairs
Date: October 7, 1991
MU ID#: 229

Description: Framed letter of thanks for helping the people of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-10-470


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: United States Army Recruiting Command
Date: November 19, 1991
MU ID#: 655

Description: Framed certificate of appreciation to Thompson for helping Army recruitment.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-11-919


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Peterson Builders
Date: November 1991
MU ID#: 693

Description: Framed pen and marker drawing of Thompson; gift for Governor's 50th Birthday; back of print is signed by employees of Peterson Builders.

Notes:



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Triangle Distribution Company & Their Employees
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 753

Description: Framed collage of drawings, titled "Northeast Wisconsin Reacts During the 100 Hour War."  Note at bottom with compliments to Thompson; drawings by Debbie Hiller.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-485


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 795

Description: Framed Operation Desert Storm medallion; inscribed with "Presented to Gov. Tommy Thompson for Your Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to Freedom, 1991."

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-102


Item Type: Print
Donor: N/A
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 713

Description: Cartoon drawing for Milwaukee Sentinel; titled "Tommy Scissorhands;" drawn by Carlson.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Oshkosh Correctional Institution
Date: July 28, 1992
MU ID#: 674

Description: Framed certificate commending Thompson for his assistance to the Oshkosh Correctional Institute.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-07-728


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Mind Extension University
Date: August 19, 1992
MU ID#: 650

Description: Framed certificate of recognition to Thompson for helping to "Make All America a School."

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-08-908


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Free Congress Foundation
Date: September 15, 1992
MU ID#: 1504

Description: American Founders Freedom and Governance Award; certificate and medal in case.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-09-833


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: President Bush
Date: November 12, 1992
MU ID#: 220

Description: Framed photograph: President Bush with the Thompson family; autographed by the President.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-22-247; for many years, it was kept behind the governor's desk in executive office.


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Pioneering Partners for Educational Technology
Date: 1992
MU ID#: 798

Description: Framed advertising praising Thompson and Council of Great Lakes Governors for the Pioneering Partners Education program.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-00-304


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1992
MU ID#: 761

Description: Framed limit print 96/1000 of Wisconsin's first territorial capitol and supreme court at Belmont, Wisconsin; painted by Bill Dyke.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-00-967


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wisconsin World Trade Center (WWTC)
Date: February 25, 1993
MU ID#: 500

Description: Framed certificate honoring Thompson for developing and promoting international trade in Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-02-409


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Arrowhead Area Schools
Date: April 27, 1993
MU ID#: 408

Description: Framed certificate of recognition for support of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-04-289



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Tony "Pan" Sanfelipo, Founder - ABATE of WI
Date: June 26, 1993
MU ID#: 705

Description: Framed certificate honoring Thompson for resisting federal interference with motorcyclists.

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-06-126


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA) of Greater Milwaukee
Date: October 11, 1993
MU ID#: 490

Description: Framed metal certificate - award of appreciation for Thompson's leadership and service to the home building industry and the state of Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-10-109


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: George H. W. Bush
Date: January 6, 1994
MU ID#: 291

Description: Framed letter from former President Bush (on personal stationary) congratulating Thompson on becoming longest-serving governor in Wisconsin's history.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-01-108


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: President Bill Clinton
Date: January 6, 1994
MU ID#: 262

Description: Framed letter from President Clinton congratulating Thompson on becoming longest serving governor in Wisconsin's history.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-01-109


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Ronald Reagan
Date: January 10, 1994
MU ID#: 265

Description: Framed letter from Ronald Reagan congratulating Thompson on re-election victory.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-01-107


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Rush Limbaugh III
Date: January 19, 1994
MU ID#: 3

Description: Framed letter from Rush Limbaugh to Thompson on occasion of the Racine County Lincoln Day Dinner.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Pasadena Star-News
Date: January 1994
MU ID#: 716

Description: Framed poster showing the cover of the Pasadena Star-News after Wisconsin's victory in the Rose Bowl; labeled "The Rose"; "...and our band's better too!"

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-01-363


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Keith Mason
Date: September 12, 1994
MU ID#: 783

Description: Framed photograph and letter; photo depicts Thompson and President Clinton at National Governors' Association (NGA) event; the letter is from Keith Mason, Clinton's Deputy Assistant.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-09-108


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Date: September 28, 1994
MU ID#: 238

Description: Framed Resolutions of Appreciation for Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-09-645


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: JFK School of Government at Harvard University
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 745

Description: Award certificate for Innovations in State and Local Government - FINALIST for the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-00-341



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Joe Heller
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 234

Description: Framed cartoon depicting a bandaged mule in a wheelchair; caption reads: "The Good News is - Thompson's A Lame Duck!"

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-00-143


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Charles Shyer and Nancy Meyers
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 30

Description: Photograph of Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte from "I Love Trouble" movie filmed in Wisconsin; autographed by both actors.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-106


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: National Press Club
Date: February 8, 1995
MU ID#: 479

Description: Framed certificate of appreciation to Thompson for his appearances as guest speaker for press, radio, and television in nation's capital.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-02-143


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Robert G. Culbertson, Chancellor UW-Platteville
Date: April 19, 1995
MU ID#: 406

Description: Framed certificate - Distinguished Service Award for Supporting the UW-Platteville Child Care Center.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-04-885


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Milwaukee County Fighting Back Initiative
Date: December 11, 1995
MU ID#: 451

Description: Framed certificate recognizing Thompson's efforts at reducing substance abuse.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-11-142


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wisconsin World Trade Center
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 635

Description: Framed award presented to Thompson -- 1995 Exporter of the Year.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-00-340


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Governor George W. Bush
Date: May 1, 1996
MU ID#: 640

Description: Framed certificate making Thompson an "Honorary Texan"; bestowed by Texas Governor George W. Bush.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-05-453


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Monica & Dena Gunderson
Date: August 7, 1996
MU ID#: 681

Description: Photograph in gold and silver frame depicting Thompson with two women; framed labeled "1996 WI STATE FAIR, AUGUST 7, 1996; SPECIAL MEMORIES LAST FOREVER! MONICA & DENA GUNDERSON."

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-08-177


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Milwaukee Healthy Women and Infants Project
Date: November 25, 1996
MU ID#: 484

Description: Framed certificate of achievement acknowledging Thompson's support of the healthy women and infants project.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-11-462


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1996
MU ID#: 242

Description: Paragon Award recognizing Thompson as state's chief spokesman.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-00-454



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Stahler at USA Today
Date: 1996
MU ID#: 255

Description: Cartoon print with caption: "I Hardly Recognize You...Wisconsin's Welfare Reform System Did This To You?"

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-00-143


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Leaders Forum
Date: June 17, 1997
MU ID#: 468

Description: Framed certificate of honorary membership recognizing Thompson's commitment to the Leaders Forum and African American Professionals.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-06-325


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Barbara Fox McKeller
Date: July 15, 1997
MU ID#: 749

Description: Framed photograph of Circus Parade wagons lined up near the state capitol; message on metal plate thanks Thompson for support of the Great Circus Parade.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-09-394


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Village of Oakfield
Date: July 19, 1997
MU ID#: 492

Description: Framed certificate thanking Thompson for assistance with relief efforts during tornado emergency.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-07-347


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 510

Description: Framed certificate naming Thompson a Paul Harris Fellow.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-472


Item Type: Framed Photograph
Donor: Brett Favre
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 752

Description: Framed oversized photo of "Packer" F-16 fighter jet flying over Madison; Picture signed "To Gov. Thompson, Thanks for the help. Brett Favre."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-480


Item Type: Framed Photograph
Donor: Farrell Grehan
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 1517

Description: Framed photograph of Wisconsin state capitol building; signed "For Governor Tommy Thompson, Best Wishes Farrell"

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-00-950


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Doug Oglivie, retired CEO of Pierce Manufacturing
Date: March 25, 1998
MU ID#: 233

Description: Framed photograph of Pierce fire truck in front of State Capitol.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-03-458


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Columbia University - Institute on Education and Government Teachers College
Date: April 8, 1998
MU ID#: 1514

Description: Thomas H. Kean Governor of the Year Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-04-407


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Krzysztof Michalski, Governor of Lublin, Poland
Date: April 9, 1998
MU ID#: 686

Description: Framed crest in blue case; labeled, "GOVERNOR OF LUBLIN;" "With Compliments of Krzysztof Michalski."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-04-178


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Bear Sterns & Co.
Date: May 9, 1998
MU ID#: 730

Description: Framed metal copy of Bond Insurance issued to Wisconsin on 5/9/1988 worth $420 million -- General Obligation Refunding Bonds; item received ten years into issuance.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-00-112


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc. (NWTF)
Date: May 16, 1998
MU ID#: 478

Description: Framed certificate to Thompson for shooting a turkey while hunting in 1998.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-05-143



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: DePere Energy Center
Date: May 20, 1998
MU ID#: 232

Description: Framed photograph depicting Thompson with 2 others at groundbreaking of DePere Energy Center.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-05-613


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Date: May 29, 1998
MU ID#: 766

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson with Civil War re-enactors during sesquicentennial celebration; labeled, "The Return of the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-05-467


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Dennis Nott, United States Postal Service
Date: May 29, 1998
MU ID#: 244

Description: Framed Wisconsin Statehood U.S. Commemorative Stamp.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-10-238


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Bill Hanbury
Date: July 24, 1998
MU ID#: 659

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson delivering a speech at the opening of the Midwest Express Center; Bill Hanbury and Frank Gimbel stand in the background.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-514


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
Date: July 28, 1998
MU ID#: 741

Description: Framed certificate for Thompson representing the AMA MVP Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-08-217


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce
Date: August 1998
MU ID#: 741

Description: Framed drawing of Wisconsin map with highway marked on it; inscribed, "Thanks for the Highways and the Jobs."

Notes: TGT staff code 1998-08-388


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Date: August 15, 1998
MU ID#: 718

Description: Framed certificate of recognition presented to Wisconsin commemorating the state's sesquicentennial and its long partnership with USDA.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-08-241


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Kenneth McClintock
Date: August 20, 1998
MU ID#: 671

Description: Framed resolution in red folder congratulating Wisconsin on its sesquicentennial.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-09-233


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Fort McCoy
Date: August 27, 1998
MU ID#: 740

Description: Framed photograph of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; photo is surrounded by military seals; label expresses thanks to Thompson for "outstanding support."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-08-165


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Ozaukee Homeowners Alliance of Cedarburg
Date: October 22, 1998
MU ID#: 747

Description: Framed photograph of road sign advocating 2 lanes instead of 4 lanes; label expresses thanks to Thompson for helping them resist 4 lanes.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-10-396



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Mixed Generation Singers
Date: October 1998
MU ID#: 657

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson with Mixed Generation Gospel Singers at Governor's b-day party; autographed by the singers.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-10-540


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Eric Oxendorf
Date: October 27, 1998
MU ID#: 722

Description: Framed photograph of capitol dome, taken from the floor of the rotunda looking up inside the dome.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-10-191


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Marc Racicot, Chairman JAG Board of Directors
Date: December 1998
MU ID#: 241

Description: Framed award -- Founder's Award presented by Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-12-932


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 754

Description: Framed photograph of the mosaic located in the lobby of the Marquette Building.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-389


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 769

Description: Framed picture of Wisconsin Fish Hatchery in Fitchburg, Wisconsin; labeled "Sesquicentennial Celebrations."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-296


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Marcia Mendels and Katy Manista of Chicago Tribune
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 762

Description: Framed watercolor portrait of Thompson in front of an outline of the state.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-399


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: WI Dept. of Tourism
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 191

Description: Framed photograph of outdoor scene; inscribed, "Chippewa Flowage 1998."

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Smithsonian
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 656

Description: Framed certificate of appreciation to Thompson for participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-06-842


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Mr. Takazawa
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 708

Description: Framed painting on rice paper.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-507


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Patrick Media Group, Inc.
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 15

Description: Framed photograph of a Thompson campaign advertisement on a roadside billboard during the 1998 election season.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-259



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Milwaukee Art Museum
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 737

Description: Framed photograph of the expanded Art Museum at Milwaukee's lakefront.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-392


Item Type: Print
Donor: N/A
Date: ca. 1998
MU ID#: 1361

Description: Election campaign poster showing Thompson on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the slogan, "Making It Happen."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-392


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Comark Government and Education Sales
Date: April 15, 1999
MU ID#: 699

Description: Framed article about State Public Defenders' computer system; label plate reads "Comark and Government Technology warmly acknowledge Governor Tommy Thompson for his leadership and innovative use of technology..."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-04-112


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Date: July 29, 1999
MU ID#: 727

Description: Framed certificate of appreciation to Thompson and the rest of the state for supporting northwest Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-09-121


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: July 1999
MU ID#: 202

Description: Map of state land acquisition -- Woodboro Lakes; mounted on foam core.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: July 1999
MU ID#: 200

Description: Map of state land acquisition -- Turtle Flambeau Flowage; mounted on foam core.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: July 1999
MU ID#: 199

Description: Map of state land acquisition -- Caroline Lake Natural Area; mounted on foam core.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: July 1999
MU ID#: 198

Description: Map of state land acquisition -- Moose Lake Natural Area; mounted on foam core.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: July 1999
MU ID#: 197

Description: Map of state land acquisition -- Squirrel River Natural Area; mounted on foam core.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Yuzaburo Mogi of Kikkomann Foods
Date: September 15, 1999
MU ID#: 256

Description: Framed artwork -- rendition of Mt. Fuji in the sunrise.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-09-123



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Office of Consumer Affairs, Milwaukee Co. Mental Health Division
Date: September 25, 1999
MU ID#: 726

Description: Framed certificate of commendation to Thompson for establishing the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Mental Health.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-02-135


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Marquette Alumni Club of Washington, D.C.
Date: October 13, 1999
MU ID#: 977

Description: B/W framed photograph of the Jacques Marquette statue at Wisconsin's state capitol.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Date: October 20, 1999
MU ID#: 738

Description: Large framed silver record - "Millennium Momentum" label plate reads: "Presented to Governor Tommy G. Thompson in honor of Summerfest 1999, 'The Party of the Century' by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-10-126


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Nature Conservancy
Date: October 1999
MU ID#: 698

Description: Wooden framed photograph of Caroline Lake in Ashland County; plate reads "Governor Tommy G. Thompson; Conservation Leadership Award; The Nature Conservancy; 1999."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-10-126


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Export-Import Bank of the United States
Date: December 2, 1999
MU ID#: 476

Description: Framed certificate of appreciation to Thompson for his service on Advisory Committee.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-01-131


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Gurbax Singh Malhi, M.P.
Date: December 1999
MU ID#: 702

Description: Framed certificate for Thompson on behalf of the Canadian government, recognizing his efforts to help the South Asian community.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-12-131


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Jean-Pierre Charbonneau, Premier of Quebec
Date: December 1999
MU ID#: 704

Description: Framed painting along with a French language poem; limited edition -- print 196/500.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-12-130


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Jean-Pierre Charbonneau, Premier of Quebec
Date: December 1999
MU ID#: 703

Description: Framed painting of houses; print 178/250 by Nicole G. Ouellet; painted in 1992.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-12-130


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: December 1999
MU ID#: 720

Description: Framed cover of Madison Magazine; headline reads "Life After Tommy."

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Roger A. Zuehl, Public Relations Manager - Case Corporation
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 728

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson on a Case tractor; label reads "Governor's 1999 New Product Award."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-07-120



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Innovations in American Government; JFK School of Government at Harvard University
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 610

Description: Framed certificate - Innovations in American Government -- Winner 1999: Wisconsin Works, State of Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-10-126


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Pat Gross
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 801

Description: 1998 U.S. Bank Sports Hall of Fame: Framed limited edition lithograph 6/200 by George Pollard portraying six Wisconsin sports figures: Andy North, Shirley Martin, Sidney Moncrief, Bob Uecker, George Poage, Jim Otto; autographed by the athletes.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-00-113


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Joe Heller
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 254

Description: Cartoon print with caption: "Minnesota May Have Jesse 'The Body' Ventura...We've Got Tommy 'The Booster' Thompson!"

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-11-119


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Amtrak
Date: February 28, 2000
MU ID#: 744

Description: Framed photograph of Amtrak Board of Directors in the oval office with President Bill Clinton; Thompson stands third from the right.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-02-139


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Michael J. Gorham, President of GCLEAA
Date: May 18, 2000
MU ID#: 638

Description: Framed letter from president of Grant County Law Enforcement Administrators Association thanking Thompson for tough legislation to control spread of methamphetamine.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-06-136


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: William Henderson, U.S. Postmaster General
Date: July 8, 2000
MU ID#: 790

Description: Framed stamps commemorating the 92nd annual meeting of the National Governors' Association (NGA); presented to "Honorable Tommy G. Thompson."

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-07-139


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: First Family Pledge
Date: July 21, 2000
MU ID#: 729

Description: Framed Award of Thanks to Thompson for commitment to increase organ donation; signed by Nancy L. Ascher, President American Society of Transplant Surgeons.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-07-137


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Amtrak
Date: August 2000
MU ID#: 789

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson with other Amtrak Directors.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-08-140


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: George Warrington, President and CEO National Railroad
Date: November 16, 2000
MU ID#: 787

Description: Framed invitation from the Amtrak Board of Directors to the inaugural run of the Acela high speed train.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-11-142


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: January 2, 2001
MU ID#: 1519

Description: Framed Wall Street Journal article discussing Governor Thompson's record in Wisconsin.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: January 6, 2001
MU ID#: 1520

Description: Framed Wisconsin State Journal article about Governor Thompson.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: American Battle Monument Commission
Date: January 8, 2001
MU ID#: 190

Description: Framed letter thanking Thompson and Wisconsin for their support of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Notes:



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Wisconsin Realtors' Association
Date: January 19, 2001
MU ID#: 1506

Description: Framed resolution honoring Governor Thompson's service.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: American Institute of Architects (AIA) -- Wisconsin
Date: January 25, 2001
MU ID#: 13

Description: Citation for distinguished service -- State Building Program.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Certificate
Donor: Wisconsin Coalition of Correctional Institutions
Date: January 26, 2001
MU ID#: 1509

Description: Framed certificate expressing thanks for Governor Thompson's service and support.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: 4th Graders - Sts. Cecelia and James School: Mequon, WI
Date: January 30, 2001
MU ID#: 194

Description: Framed letter to Thompson signed by the 4th graders at Sts. Cecelia and James School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Members of Governor Thompson's cabinet
Date: February 1, 2001
MU ID#: 995

Description: Framed print of the Iron Brigade at the battle of Gettysburg.

Notes:  Farewell gift to the Governor from his cabinet.


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Date: May 23, 2001
MU ID#: 1510

Description: Framed resolutions of appreciation for Thompson's service as Amtrak Board Chairman.

Notes:  


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Cal (?)
Date: October 18, 2001
MU ID#: 115

Description: Framed pencil drawing of Thompson titled "Tommy G. Thompson, Wisconsin's Longest Serving Governor" Drawn by Jose Aguilar.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Informedia-Stiftung and Stiftung Marktwirtschaft
Date: May 23, 2003
MU ID#: 111

Description: Wolfram-Engels-Prize for welfare reform and the Wisconsin Works (W2) program.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Vice President George Bush
Date: undated
MU ID#: 644

Description: Framed photograph of Vice-President George Bush; signed, "To Tommy Thompson - To a great Governor & statesman.  Good Luck.  With Respect, George Bush."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-109


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Vice President Dan Quayle
Date: undated
MU ID#: 781

Description: Framed photo of Thompson shaking hands with Dan Quayle; signed "Tommy - With friendship and appreciation -- Dan Quayle"

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-105


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 751

Description: Framed collage of photographs and newspaper articles; the theme is Thompson's possible bid for U.S. presidency.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: George H. W. Bush
Date: undated
MU ID#: 794

Description: Framed letter from George Bush sending greetings to the participants of a roast-fundraiser for Thompson hosted by the Republican Party.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-101


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Sam San-Fillipo
Date: undated
MU ID#: 994

Description: Framed painting: "After the Season" by Jin Hansel; with nameplate "In memory of Governor Warren Knowles."

Notes:



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: 115th Fighter Wing, WI Air National Guard
Date: undated
MU ID#: 991

Description: Framed photograph of F-16 fighter jets.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-249.  Displayed for awhile on wall behind Governor's desk in executive office.


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 715

Description: Framed poster depicting the United States Air Force Thunderbird jets in flight; inscribed, "To the Honorable Tommy G. Thompson;" autographed by pilots.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-102


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 694

Description: Lacquered artwork depicting birds; gift from unidentified Japanese group.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-213


Item Type: Framed Works
Donor: Officers of Wisconsin National Guard
Date: undated
MU ID#: 731

Description: Framed painting print with caption - The Red Arrow at War: The 32nd Infantry Division at Buna. "Presented to Governor Tommy Thompson..."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-107


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 653

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson standing alongside a fire chief in a fire truck lift parked in front of the state capitol; margins of print signed by various fire chiefs and emergency personnel.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-411


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 734

Description: Framed artwork - woman in komono; received as gift from unknown person.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-307


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Jeanne Ruehti
Date: undated
MU ID#: 714

Description: Framed painted portrait of Governor Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-380


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Shirley Thompson
Date: undated
MU ID#: 193

Description: Framed oil portrait of Governor Thompson.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Ernest Borgnine and Ben Barkin
Date: undated
MU ID#: 719

Description: Framed photograph of actor Ernest Borgnine dressed as a clown during the Circus Parade; "To the Hon. Tommy Thompson A million thanks for making possible the Great Circus Parade" signed by Ernest Borgnine and Ben Barkin.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-367


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: President Ronald Reagan
Date: undated
MU ID#: 281

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson with Ronald Reagan and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner; Signed "To my friend Tommy Thompson, a fine conservative and an outstanding Governor.  With best wishes and regards, Ronald Reagan."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-107



Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1511

Description: Framed photograph of Thompson speaking on cell phone in front of Crazy Horse Monument; during Harley-Davidson ride to South Dakota.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: SDC North Head Start; Milwaukee, WI
Date: undated
MU ID#: 278

Description: Framed thank you note from the children at SDC Head Start North.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-684


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: Galeria de Arte Brasileira; Sao Paulo, Brazil
Date: undated
MU ID#: 277

Description: Framed painting of various birds.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-665


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: MOVE Massachusetts
Date: undated
MU ID#: 538

Description: Framed certificate recognizing Thompson's role in Amtrak's Hi-Speed Rail service in the Northeast Corridor.

Notes:


Item Type: Framed Work
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 800

Description: Framed, poster-sized photograph of Milwaukee Brewer player Robin Yount standing at bat; autographed by Yount.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-303

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3-Dimensional Objects


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: January 1987
MU ID#: 39

Description: Binder containing original copy of address that Thompson delivered at his first inauguration.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 1363

Description: Oversized wooden pencil measuring 59" in length; labeled "Governor Thompson's Fiscal Veto Pencil."

Notes: Used as prop in press conference; signifies Thompson's use of executive veto power.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: One Shot Antelope Hunt Club
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 605

Description: Thompson's nametag -- Team Member One Shot Antelope Hunt Club

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Dept. of Industry, Labor, and Human Relations (DILHR)
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 598

Description: Award medal attached to red, white & blue ribbon; back of medal inscribed, "WITH THANKS WISCONSIN DILHR EQUAL RIGHTS DIVISION 1987."

Notes: TGT staff code #1987-00-574


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: ca. 1987-1991
MU ID#: 1365

Description: Oversized wooden pencil measuring 15.5 inches in length.

Notes: Believed to represent the first veto pencil (MU ID#1363) as it would have appeared following Thompson's extensive use of the executive veto power.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Shullsburg High School
Date: May 26, 1988
MU ID#: 685

Description: Oversized wooden key commemorating Thompson's "Economic Summit" held in the Shullsburg High School gymnasium.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-05-525


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Bill Rink
Date: July 4, 1988
MU ID#: 381

Description: Wooden key to city of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-07-595


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Laona, WI
Date: July 21, 1988
MU ID#: 691

Description: Oversized wooden key to city of Laona, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-07-513


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 622

Description: John Deere silver jubilee commemorative medallion - one troy ounce, .999 fine silver; in plastic case.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 1533

Description: Political campaign button -- "BUSH QUAYLE 88."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 1534

Description: Political campaign button -- "George Bush 88."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 1535

Description: Political campaign button -- "Bush 88."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Abraham Sharir, Minister of Tourism and Justice
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 621

Description: Brass menorah commemorating 40th anniversary of Israel's independence.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-577



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: U.S. Navy
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 378

Description: Metal model of battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin on a piece of teak decking.

Notes: TGT staff code #1988-00-583


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 624

Description: Commemorative $1.00 coin - 1988 Olympic Coin; in maroon felt case with eagle emblem.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: City of Jerusalem
Date: 1988
MU ID#: 299

Description: Brass Menorah candle holder presented as gift to Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-887


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Philip Prange
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 1607

Description: Metal license plate from President George H. W. Bush's inaugural. Plate reads GOVERNOR THOMPSON.

Notes: Transferred to memorabilia from the campaign materials received from Philip Prange in 2007.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Kevin Crawford, Mayor of Manitowoc
Date: July 26, 1989
MU ID#: 4

Description: Ship's Wheel to Port City of Manitowoc.

Notes: Given in place of a "key" to the city.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: City of Marinette, WI
Date: July 1989
MU ID#: 303

Description: Metal key to city of Marinette, Wisconsin; inscribed with "Capitol on the Bay."

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-07-830


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: TGT
Date: August 1989
MU ID#: 1368

Description: Paper program and itinerary prepared for the 1883-1989 Elroy/Royall High School Reunion, hosted by Governor Thompson and First Lady Sue Ann.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: September 25, 1989
MU ID#: 1557

Description: Button -- "U.S. 53 Completion Celebration The Vital Link"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: City of Menomonie, WI
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 304

Description: Metal key to city of Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-829


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 393

Description: Oversized membership card for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin; "1989 Probationary Membership" granted to Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-815


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Marcus
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 618

Description: Crystal award on base - 1989 Marcus Award for Economic Development.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-100


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth
Date: 1989
MU ID#: 626

Description: Giraffe statue - Stick Out Your Neck Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1989-00-576



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: January 18, 1990
MU ID#: 682

Description: Metal horseshoe; inscribed, "The BUSH QUAYLE Reunion, January 18, 1990."

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-01-592


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: City of Fennimore
Date: February, 12, 1990
MU ID#: 625

Description: Crystal train locomotive labeled "Casey Jones;" made by Hof Bauer in West Germany; presented to Thompson by city of Fennimore - "The City on the Move."

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-02-597


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Massachusetts Republican Party
Date: March 10, 1990
MU ID#: 306

Description: Small "Boston Box" with black base to display it on.

Notes: TGT staff code #1990-03-890


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pavlic
Date: January 7, 1991
MU ID#: 978

Description: Inaugural commemorative plate - white china with gold lettering; 8.5" diameter

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D object
Donor: N/A
Date: May 7, 1991
MU ID#: 623

Description: Silver coin commemorating plant dedication at SNE Enterprises, Incorporated; .999 silver; in red case.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
Date: August 1991
MU ID#: 58

Description: Hard cover bound book of correspondence to Thompson from Wisconsin ALEC members, congratulating him on receiving the Thomas Jefferson Award.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: City & State
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 374

Description: Award on plastic, triangular block - 1991 City & State, Most Valuable Public Official.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-978


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 595

Description: Green ceramic plate with oriental characters and words "Tommy G. Thompson" and "1991.5"

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-00-520


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1991
MU ID#: 1558

Description: Button nametag -- "1991 Governor's Fishing Opener. Menomonie Dunn County"

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: ca. 1991-1993
MU ID#: 1364

Description: Oversized wooden pencil measuring ten (10) feet in length; labeled, "Governor Tommy Thompson's Constitutional 1991-1993 State Budget Taxpapers Veto Pencil.

Notes: Longest of the three veto pencils made for Thompson; believed to be the most recent, representing a "new" pencil to replace the stub (MU ID#1365).


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: General George A. Joulwan
Date: February 1992
MU ID#: 620

Description: Oversized gold coin in blue case - United States Southern Command insignia; Inscription on back - "presented to Thompson by General Joulwhan, C-in-C U.S. Southern Command, February 1992."

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-02-593



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: March 1992
MU ID#: 1552

Description: Button with photo of Governor Thompson and clown -- "Milwaukee R.O.A.B. March 1992"

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: June 3, 1992
MU ID#: 322

Description: Wooden pen in wooden box; box is inscribed with "St. Andrews;" pen was used to sign the gaming compact with the Menomonie tribe.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Republican Party
Date: August 1992
MU ID#: 600

Description: Governor Thompson's floor passes to the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Republican Party
Date: August 1992
MU ID#: 1434

Description: Ribbon and medal from the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas -- labeled "Honored Guest."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Governor Socrates Rizzo Garcia of Monterrey
Date: December 8, 1992
MU ID#: 2

Description: Silver plate; received as gift during trade mission to Mexico.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Governors' Association Action Team on Lifelong Learning
Date: 1992
MU ID#: 372

Description: Award in the shape of a black apple on a black case; inscribed, "GOV. TOMMY G. THOMPSON, NGA Action Team on Lifelong Learning, Chairman 1991-1992."

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-00-972


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Apostolate to the Handicapped
Date: 1992
MU ID#: 297

Description: Small medallion in case; inscribed, "25 Years of Caring and Compassion for Disabled Persons 1967-1992."

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-00-521


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Society of Sons of American Revolutions
Date: 1992
MU ID#: 341

Description: Good Citizenship Medal - gold medal attached to blue ribbon.

Notes: TGT staff code #1992-00-714


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Milwaukee Association of Purchasing Management
Date: 1992
MU ID#: 627

Description: Black marble obelisk - Friend of Business Award.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1992
MU ID#: 1553

Description: Button -- "Centennial Celebration Wisconsin State Fair Park 1892-1992"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: August 10, 1993
MU ID#: 318

Description: Personalized Parker signing pen; used by Thompson to sign the 1993 Biennial Budget Bill (Senate Bill 44).

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: December 13, 1993
MU ID#: 319

Description: Personalized Parker signing pen; used by Thompson to sign 1993 Wisconsin Act 99 -- Work Not Welfare.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1993
MU ID#: 590

Description: Metal license plate commemorating the 52nd U.S. Presidential Inauguration; stamed with "GOVERNOR WI."

Notes: TGT staff code #1993-00-429



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Lee Won-Jong, City Mayor
Date: 1993
MU ID#: 344

Description: City Medal of Seoul - gold medal in gray case.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Calumet County Farm Progress Days
Date: 1993
MU ID#: 1546

Description: Nametag button -- "Calumet County Farm Progress Days Gov. Thompson 1993"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Philip Prange
Date: 1993/94
MU ID#: 1605

Description: Wisconsin state highway map (folded), featuring photograph of Governor and First Lady.

Notes: Transferred to memorabilia from the campaign materials received from Philip Prange in 2007.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: ca. 1993-1996
MU ID#: 1554

Description: Button -- "DON’T BLAME ME I VOTED FOR BUSH"

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: TGT
Date: January 30, 1994
MU ID#: 1366

Description: Souvenir items from a White House dinner for the nation's governors; includes printed program, Thompson's place card, and table card.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Commander R. B. Amirault, USN
Date: July 17, 1994
MU ID#: 345

Description: Block of wood with Old Ironsides coin on top.  Metal plate on front: from officers and crew of USS Constitution to Thompson on visit to Old Ironsides during National Governors' Association (NGA) Annual Meeting.

Notes: TGT staff code #1994-07-596


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1994
MU ID#: 1559

Description: Button nametag -- "1994 Governor's Fishing Opener. Trempealeau County"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: ca. 1994
MU ID#: 1526

Description: Campaign button in shape of license plate -- "TOMMY"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: January 3, 1995
MU ID#: 362

Description: Souvenir keychain commemorating Governor Thompson's inauguration to a third term in office.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Guard Association of the United States
Date: September 8, 1995
MU ID#: 383

Description: Charles Dick Medal of Merit in wooden case; a smaller medal is also included in a blue case.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-09-713


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Bill Frist
Date: September 14, 1995
MU ID#: 377

Description: Silver cup commemorating Tennessee's Statewide Celebration; Thompson's initials etched on cup.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-09-975


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: October 12, 1995
MU ID#: 317

Description: Personalized Parker signing pen; used by Thompson to sign 1995 Wisconsin Act 56 - Milwaukee County Stadium Bill.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Date: October 31, 1995
MU ID#: 376

Description: Kagawa prefecture visitor's gift - metal coin showing olive branch and letters "KAGAWA;" stored in blue case.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-10-708


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Republican Governors' Association
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 588

Description: Metal license plate commemorating the 1995 Republican Governors' Association (RGA) Annual Conference in Nashua; stamped with "RGA Governor Tommy Thompson; Changing America Through Leadership; Live Free or Die."

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-00-421


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Uzi Baram, Minister of Tourism, Jerusalem, Israel
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 382

Description: Glass ball in glass/wood case; model of a city is within glass ball; label plate reads "Presented to Governor Tommy G. Thompson on the occasion of Shalom Tourism Year 1995."

Notes: TGT staff code#1995-00-983



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Powertrain
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 360

Description: Red brick inscribed with "Governor T. G. Thompson, Capt., U.S. Army."

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-00-500


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Associated General Contractors of America
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 1438

Description: Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award, for construction of WI DATCP building; glass award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1995-00-702


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1995
MU ID#: 1561

Description: Button nametag -- "1995 Governor's Fishing Opener. Barron Co. Chetek"

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: April 25, 1996
MU ID#: 320

Description: Ink pen inscribed with words "Fond du Lac County;" this was the first pen used by Thompson to sign the Wisconsin Works (W2) bill (1996 Wisconsin Act 289, AB591).

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: April 25, 1996
MU ID#: 321

Description: Personalized Parker signing pen; second pen used by Thompson to sign the Wisconsin Works (W2) bill (1996 Wisconsin Act 289, AB591).

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Anti-Defamation League Greater Chicago/Wisconsin Region
Date: July 9, 1996
MU ID#: 1444

Description: Distinguished Public Service Award; glass award atop a black base.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-07-174


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Coca-Cola
Date: June 2, 1996
MU ID#: 976

Description: Mounted Olympic Torch with inscription.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-06-994


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Date: October 9, 1996
MU ID#: 340

Description: Clear plastic award on base - 1996 Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement Award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1996-10-170


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Republican Governors' Association
Date: 1996
MU ID#: 586

Description: Crystal paperweight from the Republican Governors' Association (RGA); etched with words, "NOW AMERICA'S MAJORITY."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1996
MU ID#: 1532

Description: Political campaign button -- "Dole '96"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: TGT
Date: January 20, 1997
MU ID#: 1367

Description: Souvenir items from the U.S. Presidential Inauguration attended by Governor Thompson; includes invitation, program, ticket, and map.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Edison Mista Aldaraondo, Speaker of Puerto Rico Assembly
Date: November 3, 1997
MU ID#: 352

Description: Wood and ceramic statue commemorating Thompson's address before the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly on the subject of education reform.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-11-998


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Larry Gardner
Date: November 15, 1997
MU ID#: 1420

Description: White fire chief's helmet -- City of Milwaukee. Signed, "Happy Birthday to Wisconsin's #1 fire fighter -- Best Wishes, Larry Gardner, 11/15/1997."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin Special Olympics (?)
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 679

Description: Limited edition silver coin - 25th anniversary Wisconsin Special Olympics; one troy ounce, .999 fine silver; coin #0001.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-00-185


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Midwestern Governors' Conference
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 583

Description: Metal license plate commemorating the 1997 Midwest Governors' Conference (MGC) meeting held in Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-00-420



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Midwestern Governors' Conference
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 904

Description: Metal license plate stamped with "Midwest: Thompson."

Notes: TGT staff code #1997-00-420


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: John Paul Seitz
Date: ca. 1997
MU ID#: 1369

Description: Two photographs of Governor Thompson pasted on cardboard with accompanying captions and messages of support; photos depict (1) Thompson with President Bush at the Larry King Live Show, and (2) Thompson with the donor, John Paul Seitz.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1997
MU ID#: 1560

Description: Button nametag -- "1997 Governor's Fishing Opener. Spooner Area Wisconsin"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Krzysztof Michalski, Governor of Lublin, Poland
Date: April 9, 1998
MU ID#: 680

Description: Letter in red case; from Krzysztof Michalski to Thompson inviting him to Lublin, Poland.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-04-179


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: June 15, 1998
MU ID#: 313

Description: Personalized Parker signing pen; used by Thompson to sign the Truth in Sentencing bill, AB351, Act 283.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial
Date: June 29, 1998
MU ID#: 594

Description: Teddy Bear and autographed program for the dedication of the Law Enforcement Memorial.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-06-840


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Charlie Quaglin, Preservation Architect
Date: August 30, 1998
MU ID#: 390

Description: Souvenir bricks and photographs depicting the excavation of the South Stair at the state capitol.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-08-279


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: John Hunzinger
Date: September 18, 1998
MU ID#: 308

Description: Wooden box containing laminated photographs depicting the building of the Midwest Express Convention Center.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-09-202


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Vicente Fox Quesada
Date: September 1998
MU ID#: 307

Description: Wooden scroll carving of Teatro Juarez.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-09-207


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: WI Army and Air National Guard Officers
Date: September 1998
MU ID#: 339

Description: Clear plastic block with gold coin inside; etched with "In Grateful Appreciation For Your Support, The Officers of the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-09-936


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: George Bush
Date: October 9, 1998
MU ID#: 589

Description: Copy of book A World Transformed by George Bush and Brent Scowcroft; autographed by both authors.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-10-227



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: November 18, 1998
MU ID#: 593

Description: Metal license plate commemorating the 1998 Republican Governors' Conference (RGC) meeting in New Orleans; stamped with words "Governor Thompson Wisconsin."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-11-499


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: December 1998
MU ID#: 375

Description: Golden statue of medieval soldier in red velvet case

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-12-880


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 591

Description: Metal sesquicentennial Wisconsin license plate; stamped, "TOMMY."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-430


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 689

Description: Wooden Japanese "hagoita" paddle; a three-dimensional doll is attached to one side, the other shows a painting.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-873


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: County of Regen, Germany
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 683

Description: Silver plate with crest of Landkreis Regen; received by Thompson at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-846


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 12

Description: Thompson campaign yard sign from 1998 election season.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Charlton Heston
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 661

Description: Placard from pro-gun rally held in Milwaukee with writing, "Heston & Tommy in 2000" ; bears autograph and personalized note: "For Gov. Thompson, with best wishes and respect, Charlton Heston."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-864


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Horatio Alger Awards
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 599

Description: Thompson's nametag from the 1998 Horatio Alger Awards; labeled "Member."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Medalcraft Mint; Green Bay, WI
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 597

Description: Gold coin on wooden base - Green Bay celebrates Wisconsin's sesquicentennial.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-794


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 1524

Description: Political campaign button -- "Run Tommy Run! 1998"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: City of Hartford, WI
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 592

Description: Brass key to city of Hartford, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-870



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 585

Description: Metal sesquicentennial Wisconsin license plate; stamped "NGA 30" in recognition of the National Governors' Association (NGA) annual meeting being held in Milwaukee.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-426


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Larry Bird
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 545

Description: Basketball autographed by Larry Bird.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Small Business Exporters Association
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 544

Description: Curved glass award with etched writing -- 1998 Ronald H. Brown Export Enhancement Award.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 367

Description: Wisconsin sesquicentennial lapel pin.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Federation of Independent Business
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 596

Description: Small statue of soldier; labeled, "Guardian of Small Business."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-868


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: James R. Klauser
Date: January 1999
MU ID#: 1698

Description: Souvenir keychain commemorating Governor Thompson's fourth inauguration.

Notes: Transferred to memorabilia from the materials received from James R. Klauser in 2006.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin Alumni Association
Date: May 7, 1999
MU ID#: 1441

Description: James W. Wimmer Jr. Advocate of the Year Award, "For Exceptional Support of the University of Wisconsin;" glass award.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-05-1150


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Date: June 21, 1999
MU ID#: 350

Description: Round-shaped Salm Crystal paperweight; etched with words, "JETRO Chicago."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-06-119


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Pitak Intrawityanunt, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Date: July 1999
MU ID#: 354

Description: Silver picture frame in blue case received as gift.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-07-120


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: August 1999
MU ID#: 353

Description: North Dakota motorcycle license plate; stamped, "TOMMY."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-08-122


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Barry Alvarez and Mendota Gridiron Club
Date: October 1, 1999
MU ID#: 357

Description: Wooden football and wooden tee; football shows likeness of Barry Alvarez and bears inscription, "Rose Bowl Champions 1994, 1999."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-10-124


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: October 27, 1999
MU ID#: 316

Description: Personalized Parker signing pen; used by Thompson to initial 1999 Wisconsin Act 9 (second highest number of vetoes in a state budget.

Notes:



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Republican Governors' Conference (RGC)
Date: November 1999
MU ID#: 358

Description: Commemorative license plate for 1999 Republican Governors Conference annual meeting; Thompson's name stamped on plate.

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-00-132


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Republican Governors' Association (RGA)
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 603

Description: Thompson's nametag for the 1999 Republican Governors' Association (RGA) annual conference.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Governors' Association (NGA)
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 604

Description: Thompson's nametag for 1999 National Governors' Association (NGA) annual meeting in St. Louis, Missouri.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Governor Dr. Bichit Rattakul
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 247

Description: Golden key in green satin box; key labeled, "BANGKOK THAILAND."

Notes: TGT staff code #1999-00-119


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Philip Prange
Date: 1999
MU ID#: 1606

Description: Wisconsin state highway map (folded), featuring photograph of Governor and First Lady.

Notes: Transferred to memorabilia from the campaign materials received from Philip Prange in 2007.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: National Governors' Association (NGA)
Date: February 2000
MU ID#: 606

Description: Thompson's nametag for 2000 National Governors' Association (NGA) Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin DECA
Date: March 2000
MU ID#: 1207

Description: Award -- gold plate, 10" diameter; inscribed with, "Marketer of the Decade."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Hunzinger Builders
Date: April 17, 2000
MU ID#: 546

Description: Chunk of crystal with etched drawing of Miller Park and Midwest Express center, and the following message: "Thank you Governor Thompson for Helping Us Build Wisconsin."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Fermanagh District Council
Date: April 2000
MU ID#: 386

Description: Wooden shield showing the seal of the Fermanagh District Council; received as gift during Council's visit to the governor's office.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-04-137


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: UWM Chancellor Nancy Zimpher
Date: May 10, 2000
MU ID#: 1439

Description: Plastic award recognizing Governor Thompson's "Outstanding Support and Service to International Education."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Sam Sanfillippo
Date: May 2000
MU ID#: 630

Description: Binder album containing photographs and news clips about the Governor's Fishing Opener and the donor Sam Sanfillippo; Thompson appears in many of the photos.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-05-136


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor UW-Milwaukee
Date: June 8, 2000
MU ID#: 483

Description: Glass award to Thompson as "Keeper of the Wisconsin Idea."

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-06-141



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: George D. Warrington, President & CEO of Amtrak
Date: July 17, 2000
MU ID#: 346

Description: Clear plastic block with inscribed message describing the "Amtrak Promise."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Republican Party
Date: August 3, 2000
MU ID#: 601

Description: Thompson's floor passes to the 2000 Republican National Convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Date: August 15, 2000
MU ID#: 1204

Description: Book clock with engraving to Thompson.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-08-139


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Delegation -- Friendship Force from Netherlands
Date: August 25, 2000
MU ID#: 1205

Description: Decorative square tile depicting Middelburg, Netherlands; 6"x6" ceramic.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-08-139


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Russian Delegation
Date: September 11, 2000
MU ID#: 1206

Description: Metal plate with gold leafing received as gift from a courtesy visit to the governor's office.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-09-138


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: UW Gridiron Club
Date: October 2000
MU ID#: 373

Description: Oversized University of Wisconsin Ring commemorating the school's back to back Rose Bowl victories in 1999 and 2000.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-10-142


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Dr. Hung-mao Tien, Foreign Affairs Minister
Date: December 6, 2000
MU ID#: 380

Description: Crystal paperweight made by Grand Crystal, Inc. of Taiwan; received as gift.

Notes: TGT staff code #2000-12-142


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Import-Export Bank of the United States
Date: December 30, 2000
MU ID#: 347

Description: Salisbury pewter coaster with etching of the Import-Export Bank of the United States.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Green Bay Public Schools Head Start Program
Date: 2000
MU ID#: 506

Description: Certificate of Thanks to Thompson - pasted on the front of a folder of testimonials about the success of the Head Start Program in the Green Bay Public Schools.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: American Legion
Date: 2000
MU ID#: 1562

Description: Distinguished Guest Medal -- American Legion's 82nd National Convention.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: ca. 2000
MU ID#: 1528

Description: Political campaign button -- "Tommy Thompson for President 2000"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Objects
Donor: Sister Mary Lea, Cardinal Stritch University
Date: January 24, 2001
MU ID#: 122

Description: Religious ornament with attached note of congratulations.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: January 2001
MU ID#: 1436

Description: Plastic trophy commemorating 21st Annual "Tribute and Ceremony" honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Notes:



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 196

Description: Poster titled "Bears of Platteville, 1984-2001"; commemorates the use of UW-Platteville as training ground by the Chicago Bears football team; poster consists of a collage of photographs with Thompson figuring prominently.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Wisconsin Realtors Association
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 67

Description: Glass award on plastic base -- 2001 Presidential Citation Award.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: East Wing Architects, LLC
Date: 2003
MU ID#: 217

Description: Spiral bound book -- Historic Structure Report, Wisconsin Capitol, Book II: North Wing.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: East Wing Architects, LLC
Date: 2003
MU ID#: 218

Description: Spiral bound book -- Historic Structure Report, Wisconsin Capitol, Book III: West Wing and Northwest Pavilion.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: East Wing Architects, LLC
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 219

Description: Spiral bound book -- Historic Structure Report, Wisconsin Capitol, Book VI: East Wing and Northeast Pavilion.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: 2001
MU ID#: 993

Description: Map showing roposed state purchase of 30,000 Acres from Packaging Corporation of America in Northern Wisconsin; mounted on foam core.

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: R.J. Schneider, Mayor of Sheboygan, WI
Date: undated
MU ID#: 690

Description: Brass key to city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-598


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 368

Description: Red/white/blue elephant lapel pin connoting Republican Party (GOP).

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1529

Description: Political campaign button -- "Tommy Thompson for President."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1530

Description: Political campaign button -- "Thompson Governor"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1531

Description: Political campaign button -- "Tommy Thompson for President."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1547

Description: Button with photo of Governor Thompson's face -- "Proud Partner. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin."

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1548

Description: Button -- "los Hispanos [heart] Gov Tommy"

Notes:


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1550

Description: Button -- "TOURISM WORK$ FOR WISCONSIN"

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1551

Description: Button -- "I'M FROM ELROY"

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1556

Description: Button -- "HY 151 4 Lanes For Progress Corridors 2020"

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 366

Description: Lapel pin with floral design and words, "WISCONSIN-CHIBA."

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Philip Prange
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1610

Description: Gold and black Wisconsin-shaped lapel pin with words, "The GOVERNOR'S Club."

Notes: Transferred to memorabilia from the campaign materials received from Philip Prange in 2007. Three samples kept.



Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Mark Dahlburg, Mayor of Grantsburg, WI
Date: undated
MU ID#: 300

Description: Brass key from Village of Grantsburg, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-697


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Councilor Les Smith of Morpeth
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1265

Description: Decorative plate with the heraldry seal of Northumberland, Britain.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 365

Description: Yellow sticker with name "TOMMY" appearing beneath a crown; a line cuts through them both.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 364

Description: Lapel pin with U.S. and Peruvian flags on it.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 363

Description: Jacket lapel pin with motorcyclist emblem and showing American flags and an eagle.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 361

Description: State of Wisconsin lapel pin stored in a small blue box.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Coon Valley, WI
Date: undated
MU ID#: 298

Description: Wooden key to Coon Valley, Wisconsin.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-831


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: AHEPA
Date: undated
MU ID#: 349

Description: Medal of Honor from the American Hellenic Education Progressive Association (AHEPA).

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 370

Description: Lapel pin for Great Circus Parade; labeled, "Wisconsin's National Treasure."

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 584

Description: Metal license plate; stamped "GOV" with badger logo and words "UNIVERSITY" and "WISCONSIN."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-423


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 302

Description: Desktop marble name plaque bearing inscription, "TOMMY G. THOMPSON, GOVERNOR."

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Hazmat Teams of Wisconsin
Date: undated
MU ID#: 351

Description: Uniform shoulder shield naming Thompson a member of the Hazmat Teams of Wisconsin.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 336

Description: Asian object with orange tassels in glass case with dark wood frame; received as gift.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-884


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 587

Description: Yellow fire helmet with signatures from unknown fire department.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-450


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: George Krause, Sr.
Date: undated
MU ID#: 348

Description: Metal key to village of Mishicot, Wisconsin.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 389

Description: Iron horse statue on wooden base; oriental characters are written on the base.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 54

Description: Green Bay Packer NFC Championship Game Ticket encased in hard plastic Verso reads: "To Steve Best Wishes Governor Tommy Thompson."

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Hudson Institute?
Date: undated
MU ID#: 343

Description: Brass coaster with following inscription: "Hudson Institute, Shaping the Future;" stored in black felt bag with drawstrings.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 369

Description: Lapel pin from the Polish Solidarity movement.

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Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 384

Description: Gift book in plastic sheath with Japanese characters on cover; book describes the Togoshu Shinto shrine in Japan.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-506


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Date: undated
MU ID#: 678

Description: Paul Harris Fellow medal and two pins, stored in blue case.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-184


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Husamettin Cindoruk, President Turkish Grand National Assembly
Date: undated
MU ID#: 677

Description: Turkish gold coin in black case.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-584


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: VFW
Date: undated
MU ID#: 388

Description: Small sized U.S. flag and VFW flag with small plastic holder for both flags.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-527


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 379

Description: UW-Madison license plate; stamped "GOV 1."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-993


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Philip Prange
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1608

Description: Alcraft souvenir wristwatch in box; watch face reads, "State of Wisconsin, Governor Tommy G. Thompson."

Notes: Transferred to memorabilia from the campaign materials received from Philip Prange in 2007.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: Philip Prange
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1609

Description: Button with words "BUSH/THOMPSON THE WINNING TICKET." Back reads "Paid For With Private Funds."

Notes: Transferred to memorabilia from the campaign materials received from Philip Prange in 2007.


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 1435

Description: Small plastic trophy honoring the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial; base labeled "TOMMY G. THOMPSON."

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-993


Item Type: 3-D Object
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 57

Description: Folder labeled "Governor's letterhead" containing different styles of blank letterhead

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Textiles


Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: 1987
MU ID#: 517

Description: Blue baseball cap -- "Superior A Capital Idea"

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Item Type: Textile
Donor: National Park Service and U.S. Navy
Date: December 7, 1990
MU ID#: 524

Description: Folded American flag; flag was flown at U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on 12/7/1990.

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Item Type: Textile
Donor: K.W. Ewing, Commanding Officer, U.S.S. America
Date: February 28, 1991
MU ID#: 355

Description: Wisconsin state flag flown above CV-66 U.S.S. America on February 28, 1991 during Operation Desert Storm.

Notes: TGT staff code #1991-02-118


Item Type: Textile
Donor: Wausau Area Hmong Mutual Association
Date: September 1, 1998
MU ID#: 525

Description: Beaded black velvet vest; highly decorated.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-09-223


Item Type: Textile
Donor: Wisconsin Women's Health Conference
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 688

Description: Canvas book bag with red lettering - "WISCONSIN WOMEN'S HEALTH CONFERENCE, Chaired by Sue Ann Thompson, Wisconsin's First Lady."

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-865


Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 975

Description: Large Japanese silk kimono.

Notes: Reportedly received as sesquicentennial gift from the Japanese people.


Item Type: Textile
Donor: Janesville Area Harley Owners' Group
Date: 1998
MU ID#: 523

Description: Folded black and gold flag -- Harley-Davidson Owners' Group.

Notes: TGT staff code #1998-00-615


Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: June 2000
MU ID#: 516

Description: Small brown cloth flag meant to be flown from a motorcycle; commemorates Governor Thompson's Black Hills Millenium Tour, June 12-18, 2000.

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Item Type: Textile
Donor: Women of Wings (Chiba Prefecture, Japan)
Date: October 2000
MU ID#: 548

Description: Folded blue Asian fabric; received as gift.

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Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 385

Description: Hmong quilt depicting the history of the Hmong people; a laminated description card is attached.

Notes: TGT staff code #0000-00-504


Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 519

Description: White baseball cap with lottery logo and words, "WISCONSIN LOTTERY."

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Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 520

Description: Baseball cap -- Miller Park; Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 522

Description: White cowboy hat with State Fair logo and words, "GOVERNOR'S BLUE RIBBON LIVESTOCK AUCTION."

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Item Type: Textile
Donor: N/A
Date: undated
MU ID#: 518

Description: Black baseball cap -- "WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD...BADGER COUNTRY"

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