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Historical Essay

Madison

Origin of Madison, Wisconsin
Discover the history 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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Soglin, Paul, 1945 -

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Willy Street: Image Gallery Essay

Study of a Neighborhood
Discover the history of Madison, Wisconsin's Willy St. neighborhood through the Wisconsin Historical Society's image gallery
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Carr, Ezra Slocum (1819-1894)

Brief biography of University of Wisconsin chemistry and natural history professor, Ezra Slocum Carr.
Brief biography of University of Wisconsin chemistry and natural history professor, Ezra Slocum Carr.
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Catlin, John, 1803-1874

Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
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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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Harvey, Cordelia (1824–1895)

Civil War Philanthropist, Wisconsin First Lady, Nurse, and Teacher
A brief biography of Wisconsin’s Florence Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey who was a strong voice for innovatring Civil War Military hospitals.
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Harvey, Gov. Louis P. (1820-1862)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Wisconsin Governor
Brief biography of Gov. Louis P. Harvey, helped organize the Republican Party in 1854, state senator from 1854-1857 and in 1862 became governor.
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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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Franz August Aust (1885-1963)

Wisconsin Landscape Architects
Landscape Architect practicing in Madison, 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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Evinrude, Ole 1877-1934

Inventor
Biography of Ole Evinrude, a Norwegian-American inventor who created the first outboard motor.
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Thwaites, Reuben Gold (1853-1913)

Brief biography of Reuben Gold Thwaites
Brief biography of Reuben Gold Thwaites managing editor of the WI State Journal and historian who was "the best known non-political man in Wisconsin."

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