United States Supreme Court Justice |
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Biography of William H. Rehnquist, who was born in Milwaukee and went on to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. |
Civil Rights Advocate and Legislator |
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Biography of Lloyd A. Barbee, Milwaukee civil rights advocate and legislator. |
Fort Atkinson Poet |
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Biography of Lorine Niedecker, a poet raised in Fort Atkinson. |
Novelist, Biographer, Scholar and Teacher |
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Biography of novelist, biographer, scholar and teacher Mark Schorer. |
Legendary Artist |
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Biography of artist Georgia O'Keeffe. |
Author and Publisher |
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Biography of author and publisher August Derleth, 1909-1971. |
Conservationist, Preservationist and Writer |
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Discover the history of conservationist, preservationist and writer Walter E. Scott. |
Last Socialist to Run a Major American City |
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Learn about Milwaukee's third and last Socialist mayor. Read about the many improvements made to the city of Milwaukee under his leadership. |
This Milwaukeean's prolific life in the entertainment business helped transform the Wisconsin Dells into the major tourist destination it is today. |
Learn about the 7th Wisconsin Historical Society director who developed civil rights documentation, local history preservation and Old World Wisconsin. |
Potrayed 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkin |
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Read about the life and death of Wisconsin's 94-year-old star who played the Munchkin coroner in "The Wizard of Oz." Includes link to his obituary. |
Learn how Frank Zeidler propelled social, economic and structural improvements in Milwaukee as America's last Socialist Mayor in 1948 - 1960. |
Legendary Green Bay Packers Coach |
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Read about the "Coach of the Century" and his preeminent role in leading the Green Bay Packers to many substantial victories. |
Israel's First Female Prime Minister |
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Learn about the life of Israel's first female prime minster, her role in the Zionist movement, and her early years living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
Founder of Earth Day |
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This Wisconsin Senator, best known as the founder of Earth Day, championed the preservation of the environment and natural resources. |
Read about the German born man who made an indelible mark on the history of Milwaukee with his creation of the Pabst Brewing Company. |
Legendary Guitarist and Electronics Innovator |
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Learn about Les Paul, pioneer of the solid-body guitar and innovator in recording techniques. |
Read a short biography about this U.S. Senator famous for his penny-pinching attitude toward government spending and his courage in taking unpopular stands |
Industrial Designer |
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Learn more about this Milwaukeean whose life's work greatly influenced the field of industrial design and the art of salesmanship. |
Cinematic Visionary |
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Learn about this Wisconsin-born director, his relationship with the film industry, and his lasting legacy as a filmmaker. |
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