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Historical Essay

Meir, Golda (1898-1978)

Israel's First Female Prime Minister
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.
Historical Essay

Frederick Pabst and the Pabst Brewing Company

Read about the German born man who made an indelible mark on the history of Milwaukee with his creation of the Pabst Brewing Company.
Historical Essay

Paine, Byron, 1827-1871

Civil Rights Law
Learn about the Milwaukee based lawyer who won two of Wisconsin's most important civil rights cases and was on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Historical Essay

Stevens, Brooks, 1911-1995

Industrial Designer
Learn more about this Milwaukeean whose life's work greatly influenced the field of industrial design and the art of salesmanship.
Historical Essay

Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959

Read about the life of this influential Wisconsonite and his contributions to the field of architecture. Article includes links to many primary sources.

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