Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 61-80 of 81

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

Richard L. Davis Receives 2009 'Spencer Tracy Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn more about this world-renowned bassist and his influential role at the University of Wisconsin and in the city of Madison.
Feature Story

Ada Deer Receives 2007 'Robert and Belle Case La Follette Award for Distinction in Public Service'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Nationally recognized social worker, community organizer, who led the successful campaign to restore federal recognition of the Menominee Tribe.
Feature Story

W. Jerome Frautschi Receives 2009 'Jane Bradley Pettit Award for Distinction in Philanthropy'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about this Madisonian philanthropist, his leading role in many non-profit organizations, and his generous donations including the Overture Center.
Feature Story

Paul Gigot Receives 2006 'Lucius W. Neiman Award for Distinction in Journalism and Communications'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about this Green Bay native and Pulizer Prize-winning journalist and his role as a famed political columnist, editor, and reporter.
Feature Story

Bob Harlan Receives 2008 'Vincent Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the Green Bay Packers' chairman emeritus and the many achievements of the Packers' franchise under his leadership.
Feature Story

Mark Johnson Receives 2007 'Vince Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the hockey star, inducted in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, who both coached and played for the Univeristy of Wisconsin Ice Hockey team.
Feature Story

Drs. Robert and Patricia Kern Receive 2008 'Jane Bradley Pettit Award for Distinction in Philanthropy'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the Wisconsin couple, founders of Generac Power Systems, manufactuerer of complete engine-driven generator systems.
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

Michael Leckrone Receives 2010 'Spencer Tracy Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the prolific life of the man who has served as director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band for over 40 years.
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

Harry C. (Buddy) Melges Receives 2009 'Vince Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
This Wisconsin-born yachtsman medaled in several Olympic Games and has won more than 60 major national and international sailing championships.
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

Nan and George Pollard Receive 2006 'Award for Distinction in Visual Arts Given in Memory of Artist Georgia O'Keeffe'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn more about this Kenosha, Wisconsin, couple who won national and international acclaim in the arts.
Feature Story

Pleasant Rowland Frautschi Receives 2009 'Jane Bradley Pettit Award for Distinction in Philanthropy'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn about the creator of The American Girls Collection and her significant philanthropic contributions to the arts, education, historic preservation.
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: