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Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, 2007-2008

The Wisconsin Historical Society is both a state agency and a membership organization. The Society's Board of Curators includes eight statutory appointments and up to thirty curators who are selected according to the Society's constitution and bylaws. The three curators appointed by the Governor with Senate consent serve staggered three-year terms. The Board selects the Society's Director, who serves as administrative head of the Society and as Secretary to the Board.

President
Ms. Judy K. Nagel, De Pere
President-Elect
Dr. Ellen D. Langill, Waukesha
Treasurer
Mr. Kenneth Conger, Kohler
Secretary
Dr. Ellsworth H. Brown, Madison

Board Members

Mrs. Betty Adelman, Mukwonago
Mrs. Ruth Barker, Ephraim
Judge Angela Bartell, Middleton
Mr. Murray D. "Chip" Beckford, Cascade
Rep. Terese Berceau, Madison
Mrs. Mary F. Buestrin, Mequon
Mr. Thomas Caestecker, Kenilworth, IL
Mrs. Linda Clifford, Madison
Dr. William J. Cronon, Madison
Mr. Craig C. Culver, Prairie du Sac
Mr. George Dionisopoulos, Milwaukee
Mrs. Laurie Davidson, Marinette
Mr. Victor E. Ferrall, Jr., Orfordville
Mr. Mark L. Gajewski, Madison
Mr. Conrad Goodkind, Whitefish Bay
Mrs. Beverly A. Harrington, Oshkosh
Mr. Norbert Hill, Jr., Oneida
Mr. John O. Holzhueter, Mazomanie

 Dr. John E. Kerrigan, Oshkosh
Rep. Steve Kestell, Elkhart Lake
Mrs. Helen Laird, Marshfield
Mr. Jerry Phillips, Bayfield
Sen. Fred A. Risser, Madison
Mr. Brian Rude, Coon Valley
Mr. Michael Schmudlach, Brooklyn
Dr. John Schroeder, Milwaukee
Sen. Dale Schultz, Richland Center
Ms. Anne West, Ephraim
Mr. Carlyle H. "Hank" Whipple, Madison

Ex-Officio Members
Mr. Bruce Block, Milwaukee
Mr. Ken Frazier, Madison
Ms. Betty Havlik, Hillsboro
Ms. Riene Wells, Eagle

If you would like to contact a Board Member,
address the envelope following the example below

Board Member Name
c/o Margaret Maly
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706-1482

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