Suzanne Deuchler, a moderate Republican from Aurora (Kane County), Illinois, ran for the Illinois House of Representatives in 1980, with passage of the Equal Rights Amendment as one of her prime issues. She won the election, and went on to serve in the Illinois House from 1981 to 1999, when she retired from public life.
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Suzanne Clark (Deuchler) poses for Shelbyville’s 4th grade school picture. Where:
Shelbyville Grade School, Shelbyville, ILWhen:
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Suzanne Clark’s yearbook photograph from Shelbyville High School in 1947. Where:
Shelbyville High SchoolWhen:
1947Ownership:
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Suzanne Clark (Deuchler) at the University of Illinois ca.1948.Where:
University of IllinoisWhen:
circa 1948Ownership:
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Portrait of Suzanne Deuchler ca. 1993. Where:
UnknownWhen:
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Campaign literature for the 1980 slate of Republican candidates for Illinois’ 39th district: Forest Etheredge, Suzanne Deuchler and Dennis Hastert. Where:
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1980Ownership:
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Reverse side of Suzanne Deuchler’s campaign literature from 1980. Where:
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1980Ownership:
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Suzanne Deuchler on the House floor in Springfield, IL circa 1984. Where:
Illinois House of Representatives, Springfield, ILWhen:
circa 1984Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suzanne Deuchler campaigning in Aurora circa 1983. Where:
Aurora, ILWhen:
circa 1983Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suzanne Deuchler receives the Activator Award in 1994 from the Illinois Farm Bureau. With her are two Farm Bureau Executives, Don Heinrich and Mike Kenyon, both of Kane County. Where:
Illinois Farm Bureau Award CeremonyWhen:
1994Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suzanne Deuchler, husband, Walter, and granddaughter Erika, gather for their 1991 Christmas card. Where:
Deuchler ResidenceWhen:
1991Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suzanne Deuchler in family portrait with son, Mark, husband, Walter, and daughter Maryll during the 1980 election. Where:
UnknownWhen:
1980Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suzanne Deuchler with husband, Walter, on the House floor in Springfield, Illinois, circa 1984.Where:
Illinois House of Representatives, Springfield, ILWhen:
circa 1984Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suzanne Deuchler, in 1988, feeding the baby of an incarcerated mother. Deuchler sponsored legislation that encouraged community placement for mothers and their babies. Where:
UnknownWhen:
1988Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suzanne Deuchler with husband Walter and daughter Maryll in Aurora. Where:
Aurora, ILWhen:
UnknownOwnership:
Narrator’s photo