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Madison

Origin of Madison, Wisconsin
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Madison Alliance for Homosexual Equality (MAHE)

Term: Madison Alliance for Homosexual Equality (MAHE) in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
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Mazomanie

Origin of Mazomanie, Wisconsin
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Medina

Origin of Medina, Wisconsin
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Merville Springs

Origin of Merville Springs, Wisconsin
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Monona

Origin of Monona, Wisconsin
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Montrose

Origin of Montrose, Wisconsin
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Mount Horeb

Origin of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
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Mount Vernon

Origin of Mount Vernon, Wisconsin
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Perry

Origin of Perry, Wisconsin
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Pleasant Springs

Origin of Pleasant Springs, Wisconsin
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Primrose

Origin of Primrose, Wisconsin
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Rutland

Origin of Rutland, Wisconsin
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Windsor

Origin of Windsor, Wisconsin
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Ely, Richard Theodore, 1854-1943

Brief bio of Richard Theodore Ely, professor, economist, social reformer and author who played a votal role in shaping the "Wisconsin Idea."
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Wilcox, Ella Wheeler (1850-1919)

Poet and Temperance Advocate
Biography of Wisconsin poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
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Van Hise, Charles Richard (1857-1918)

Professor, Geologist and University President
Biography of Charles Richard Van Hise, professor, geologist and president of the University of Wisconsin.
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Spooner, John Coit 1843-1919

Lawyer and Politician
Biography of John Coit Spooner who was a lawyer and politician, known as a leading Stalwart Republican.
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Bascom, John (1827-1911)

Educator, University President and Author
Brief biography of John Bascom, president of the University of Wisconsin from 1874 to 1887.
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Birge, Edward Asahel 1851-1950

Zoologist, Professor and University President
Biography of zoologist and professor Edward Asahel Birge who was president of the University of Wisconsin from 1918 to 1925.

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