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TOMMY G. THOMPSON COLLECTION
MEMORABILIA
PRE-GUBERNATORIAL, 1969-1986, undated

The memorabilia items listed below date from the period before Tommy G. Thompson was elected Governor of Wisconsin. They are arranged chronologically by type of item. Some pieces could not be dated with any degree of precision and are therefore marked as undated (undated); however, all are believed to have entered Thompson's possession at some point prior to his first gubernatorial victory in November 1986.

Each piece of memorabilia has been assigned a unique identification number (MU ID#) by the Department of Special Collections and University Archives. Some of the items, though not all, had received an original identifier from Thompson's staff before being sent to Marquette University. This earlier identification number appears in the Notes field.

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

	Plaques & Certificates Item Type: Certificate Donor: TGT Date: August 24, 1973 MU ID#: 563 MU Box#: 73 Description: Certificate from U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School certifying that Thompson completed the Military Justice Course. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Donor: N/A Date: 1975 MU ID#: 551 MU Box#: 32 Description: Wisconsin-shaped plaque of wood and metal presented to Thompson for "your dedicated leadership as Assembly Assistant Republican Floor Leader 1973-1975." Notes: TGT Staff Code #1975-00-823 Item Type: Plaque Donor: N/A Date: 1980 MU ID#: 514 MU Box#: 12 Description: Wooden plaque with laminated $10 bill attached. Message reads "Tommy, Our Assistant Republican Minority Leader Best Known As Our Big Buck Collector 1979-1980" Notes: TGT Staff Code #1980-00-149 Item Type: Plaque Donor: Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Date: 1985 MU ID#: 557 MU Box#: 12 Description: Plaque made of wood and red metal in appreciation to Thompson for serving as member of WHEDA. Notes: TGT Staff Code #1985-00-646 Item Type: Plaque Donor: Income Property Owners Association Date: 1985 MU ID#: 513 MU Box#: 17 Description: Plaque made of wood and metal presented to Thompson "with sincere appreciation." Notes: TGT Staff Code #1985-00-768 Item Type: Plaque Donor: Republican Caucus Date: 1985 MU ID#: 553 MU Box#: 12 Description: Wisconsin shaped plaque made of wood and metal with inscription "Many Thanks! The Republican Caucus 1983-1985" Notes: TGT Staff Code #1985-00-323 Item Type: Plaque Donor: Milwaukee Apartment Association Date: 1986 MU ID#: 552 MU Box#: 17 Description: Legislator of the Year Award recognizing Thompson's efforts on behalf of the state's rental housing industry; Wisconsin shaped plaque made of wood and metal. Notes: TGT Staff Code #1986-00-336 Item Type: Certificate Donor: Madison Magazine Date: 1986 MU ID#: 556 MU Box#: 73 Description: Best of Madison Award -- Best Legislator 1986, according to a poll of Madison Magazine's readers. Notes: TGT Staff Code #1986-00-433 Item Type: Plaque Donor: TGT Date: undated MU ID#: 561 MU Box#: 12 Description: Wood and metal plaque with quotation from Thomas Jefferson about virtue of economy and danger of public debt. Notes: Believed to date from his pre-gubernatorial career.
	Prints & Framed Works Item Type: Framed Work Donor: TGT Date: 1969 MU ID#: 580 MU Box#: 67 Description: Framed print showing individual photographs of members of Wisconsin State Assembly. Notes: Appear to be same thumbnail portraits as in the Wisconsin Blue Book. Item Type: Framed Work Donor: TGT Date: 1981 MU ID#: 580 MU Box#: 67 Description: Framed print showing individual photographs of members of Wisconsin State Assembly. Notes: Appear to be same thumbnail portraits as in the Wisconsin Blue Book. Item Type: Framed Work Donor: Gerald J. Ferwerda, Executive Secretary of Elections Board Date: January 12, 1982 MU ID#: 577 MU Box#: 73 Description: Framed certificate from State Election Board certifying Thompson's election to State Assembly in 1982. Notes: Item Type: Print Donor: TGT Date: 1983 MU ID#: 579 MU Box#: 67 Description: Unframed print showing individual photographs of members of Wisconsin State Assembly. Notes: Appear to be same thumbnail portraits as in the Wisconsin Blue Book. Item Type: Framed Work Donor: AT&T Date: June 1985 MU ID#: 767 MU Box#: 102 Description: Three framed medals commemorating the inaugural Badger State Games. Notes: TGT Staff Code #1985-06-316 Item Type: Framed Work Donor: Loren Anderson Date: November 19, 1985 MU ID#: 756 MU Box#: 80 Description: Collage of photographs and newspaper clippings from the World Musky Hunt that Thompson attended in Minoqua, WI on August 23-25, 1985. Notes: Birthday gift Item Type: Framed Work Donor: Dave Constantine Date: 1985 MU ID#: 768 MU Box#: 93 Description: Painting of 2 ducks (Limited 411/500); on matte is handwritten note, "To one of our Great State Leaders." Notes: TGT Staff Code #1985-00-293 Item Type: Print Donor: Madison Magazine Date: 1985 MU ID#: 565 MU Box#: 73 Description: Best of Madison Award -- Best Legislator 1985, according to poll of Madison Magazine's readers. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Donor: Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) Date: March 26, 1986 MU ID#: 554 MU Box#: 17 Description: Framed B/W photograph of Thompson in the Speaker's chair in the State Assembly chamber; label reads, "Journal of the Assembly [March 26, 1986] Representative T. Thompson in the chair. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Donor: Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Date: June 1, 1986 MU ID#: 469 MU Box#: 12 Description: Framed certificate recognizing Representative Tommy Thompson as "A Statesman for Law Enforcement." Notes: TGT Staff Code #1986-06-331 Item Type: Framed Work Donor: Wisconsin Assembly (?) Date: ca. 1986 MU ID#: 550 MU Box#: 17 Description: Framed wooden gavel set into a red felt backing with the State Assembly seal. Gold label plate cites Thompson's service as representative, floor leader, and assistant leader. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Donor: Barry Goldwater (?) Date: undated MU ID#: 248 MU Box#: 27 Description: Autographed, framed photograph of Barry Goldwater. Notes: TGT Staff Code #0000-00-659
	3-Dimensional Objects Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1964 MU ID#: 1541 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "Go with Goldwater and Miller in '64" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: ca. 1973 MU ID#: 1542 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "McGovern DOWN Lucey TO GO" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1976 MU ID#: 1538 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "REAGAN '76" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1976 MU ID#: 1539 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "Committed to President Ford" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1976 MU ID#: 1540 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "President Ford" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: Ford, H. M. (?) Date: 1978 MU ID#: 742 MU Box#: 42 Description: Wisconsin state seal carved from large wooden block; signature on bottom right reads, "H. M. Ford, 1978" Notes: TGT Staff Code #0000-00-397 Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1980 MU ID#: 1543 MU Box#: 103 Description: Nametag button from Republican National Convention -- "1980 Reagan Delegate Tommy Thompson" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1982 MU ID#: 1555 MU Box#: 105 Description: Button -- "World Champions Milwaukee Brewers 1982" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: TGT Date: April 11, 1984 MU ID#: 575 MU Box#: 25 Description: Small green and white funeral card for Thompson's mother, Julia Ellen Thompson. "Born March 18, 1908; Born into Eternal Life April 11, 1984." Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: TGT Date: 1984 MU ID#: 1536 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "REAGAN BUSH '84" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: TGT Date: 1984 MU ID#: 1544 MU Box#: 103 Description: Nametag button from Republican National Convention -- "1984 Reagan Delegate Tommy Thompson" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: Ronald Reagan and George Bush Date: January 20, 1985 MU ID#: 559 MU Box#: 25 Description: Small bronze medallion received at inauguration of Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Notes: TGT Staff Code #1985-01-987 Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: Wisconsin State Republican Party Date: 1985 MU ID#: 558 MU Box#: 92 Description: Wooden block with wooden gavel; label reads "Rep. Tommy Thompson Permanent Chairman 1985 GOP Convention." Notes: TGT Staff Code #1985-00-974 Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1986 MU ID#: 1523 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "Thompson for Wisconsin" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1986 MU ID#: 1525 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "It's Time for Thompson. Republican State Convention 1986" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: 1986 MU ID#: 1527 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "Happiness is a New Governor" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: TGT Date: undated MU ID#: 564 MU Box#: 15 Description: Brown paper bag with image of pumpkin and words "Re-elect Tommy Thompson for Assembly." On reverse side is handwritten note to Thompson from his younger daughter, Tommi. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: P L & P Date: undated MU ID#: 549 MU Box#: 29 Description: White hard hat with label "Representative Tommy Thompson" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: undated MU ID#: 1537 MU Box#: 103 Description: Political campaign button -- "Reagan Bush" Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: undated MU ID#: 1549 MU Box#: 103 Description: Button -- "Legalize GRAFT GREED and CORRUPTION. VOTE DEMOCRAT." Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Donor: N/A Date: undated MU ID#: 371 MU Box#: 25 Description: Lapel pin saying "Our Lives Begin in '40, GOP" Notes: Antique pin from Roosevelt/Wilke election in 1940; how it came into Thompson's possession is unknown.
	Textiles Item Type: Textile Donor: N/A Date: ca. 1986 MU ID#: 521 MU Box#: 54 Description: Blue and white baseball cap labeled "Thompson For Wisconsin" Notes:

TOMMY G. THOMPSON COLLECTIONMEMORABILIAPRE-GUBERNATORIAL, 1969-1986, undated

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TOMMY G. THOMPSON COLLECTION
MEMORABILIA
PRE-GUBERNATORIAL, 1969-1986, undated