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Historical Essay

Richard Fish Cadle (1796 - 1857)

Episcopal Clergyman and Missionary
Discover the history of Richard Fish Cadle
Historical Essay

Deansville

Origin of Deansville, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Deansville, Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Zaborski, Richard J. 1927

Politician and Veteran
Discover the history of Richard J. Zaborski
Historical Essay

Bong, Richard Ira (1920-1945)

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

Cadle, Richard Fish (1796-1857)

Missionary and Clergyman
Biography of Richard Fish Cadle, Episcopal clergyman and missionary who established many Wisconsin parishes.
Historical Essay

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."
Historical Essay

Flintville

Origin of Flintville, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Flintville, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

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.
Historical Essay

Dutton, Brother Joseph 1843 - 1931

Civil War veteran and Trappist Monk
Learn about the lay brother from Wisconsin who worked at Damien's colony of exiled native Hawaiian lepers.
Historical Essay

Best, Jacob Sr. (1786-1861)

Brewer
Biography of German brewer Jacob Best Sr., founder of the company that became Pabst Brewing.
Historical Essay

Chapelle, Dickey (1919 - 1965)

Photojournalist
Biography of Photojournalist Dickey Chapelle.

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