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Derleth, August, 1909-1971

Author and Publisher
Biography of author and publisher August Derleth, 1909-1971.
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Street, Joseph Montfort 1780-1840

Indian Agent
Biography of Indian agent Joseph Montfort Street.
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Vilas, William Freeman 1840-1908

Lawyer, Politician, Senator, Cabinet Officer and Philanthropist
Biography of William Freeman Vilas, 1840-1908.
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Stout, James Huff 1848-1911

Lumberman, Businessman, Politician, Educator and Philanthropist
Read about lumberman, businessman, politician, educator and philanthropist James Huff Stout of Menominee, who founded the Stout Institute
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Kemper, Jackson 1789-1870

Episcopal Missionary
Discover the history of pioneer Protestant Episcopal churchman and missionary Jackson Kemper, who established Nashotah House and Racine College
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Spahn, Warren Edward 1921-2003

Pitcher
Learn about Warren Spahn, who pitched for the Milwaukee Braves from 1953 to 1964.
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Anderson, Rasmus Bjorn (1846-1936)

Author, Diplomat, Editor and Professor
Discover the history of author, diplomat, editor and first professor of Scandinavian languages at the University of Wisconsin Rasmus Anderson.
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Bull, Ole Borneman 1810-1880

Musician and Concert Violinist
Read about Ole Bull, the Norwegian musician and concert violinist who resided in Madison for several years in the 1870s.
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Dewey, Nelson 1813-1889

Lawyer, Land Speculator and Wisconsin's First Governor
Discover the history of lawyer, land speculator and Wisconsin's first governor Nelson Dewey.
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Haraszthy (De Moksca), Agoston 1812-1869

Founder of Sauk City
Read about Agoston Haraszthy, the Hungarian immigrant who founded Sauk City and planted the first hops in Wisconsin.
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Chamberlin, Thomas Chrowder (1843-1928)

Professor, University President, Geologist and Author
Discover the history of professor, university president, geologist and author, Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin, who establishing the university extension.
Historical Essay

Bong, Richard Ira (1920-1945)

WWII Air Ace
Discover the history of WWII air ace Richard Bong.
Historical Essay

Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946)

Legendary Midwestern Artist
Discover the history of legendary American artist John Steuart Curry.
Historical Essay

McGovern, Francis Edward 1866-1946

Governor
Discover the history of Wisconsin's 22nd governor Francis Edward McGovern
Historical Essay

Scott, Walter E. 1911-1983

Conservationist, Preservationist and Writer
Discover the history of conservationist, preservationist and writer Walter E. Scott.
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Red Bird, Ho-Chunk chief, 1788-1828

Death of the Chief
Discover the history of Ho-Chunk chief Red Bird from 1788-1828.
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Bashford, Coles (1816-1878)

Lawyer, Politician and Governor
Discover the history of Wisconsin governor Bashford Coles.
Historical Essay

Deitz (Dietz), John F. 1861-1924

Farmer, Defender of Cameron Dam
Discover the story of the farmer who defended Cameron Dam
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Pomeroy, Marcus Mills ["Brick"] 1833-1896

Newspaperman and Author
Learn more about this Wisconsin newspaperman. This article contains links to newspaper clippings and a related article.
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Potter, John Fox 1817 - 1899

Republican Congressman and American diplomat
Learn more about this Wisconsin Congressman. This article contains links to related articles, newspaper clippings and a catalog description of his papers.

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