Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-11 of 11

Feature Story

2023 Honorary Historic Preservation Award Winner Announced

A 2023 Honorary Historic Preservation Award has been awarded to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center for Preservation of the Mary Nohl Art Environment
Feature Story

William E. Allen Receives 2010 'William Dempster Hoard Award for Distinction in Agriculture'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about Allen's dedication to the small family farmer and sustainable food systems for communities worldwide.
Feature Story

Oscar C. Boldt Receives 2007 'Samuel C. Johnson Award for Distinction in Corporate Leadership'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about this entrepreneur who led Oscar J. Boldt Construction nto one of the largest, most highly ranked construction groups in the nation
Feature Story

John C. Koss Receives 2007 'Seymour Cray Award for Distinction in Technology'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about founder and chairman of Koss Corporation, who introduced personal listening through his creation of the first stereophones.
Feature Story

Stephen H. Marcus Receives 2009 'Samuel C. Johnson Award for Distinction in Corporate Leadership'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about the chairman of Milwaukee-based company, The Marcus Corporation (Marcus Hotels and Resorts, and Marcus Theatres)
Feature Story

Vel Phillips Receives 2006 'Robert and Belle Case La Follette Award for Distinction in Public Service'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the woman from Milwaukee's South Side who became Wisconsin's first African American secretary of state.
Feature Story

Paul H. Poberezny Receives 2008 'Seymour Cray Award for Distinction in Technology'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), one of the most decorated individuals in the international aviation community.
Feature Story

Robert R. Spitzer Receives 2010 'Charles Van Hise Award for Distinction in Education'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about the president emeritus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. This artcile details his leadership roles in numerous companies and firms.
Feature Story

Frederick P. Stratton, Jr. Receives 2010 'S.C. Johnson Award for Distinction in Corporate Leadership'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn more about the chairman emeritus of Briggs & Stratton, the world's largest producer of air-cooled gasoline engines for outdoor equipment.
Feature Story

Dr. Alfred (Cy) J.Tector Receives 2008 'Rosa Minoka Hill Award for Distinction in Medicine'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about the doctor who made significant advances in heart surgery at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Feature Story

Elmer Winter Receives 2006 Samuel C. Johnson Award for Distinction in Corporate Leadership

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about the co-founder of Manpower, Inc, the world's largest temporary job service company who actively promoted peace in the Middle East.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: