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

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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).

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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:

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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:

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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 Menta