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Historical Essay

Carr, Ezra Slocum (1819-1894)

Brief biography of University of Wisconsin chemistry and natural history professor, Ezra Slocum Carr.
Brief biography of University of Wisconsin chemistry and natural history professor, Ezra Slocum Carr.
Historical Essay

Harvey, Cordelia (1824–1895)

Civil War Philanthropist, Wisconsin First Lady, Nurse, and Teacher
A brief biography of Wisconsin’s Florence Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey who was a strong voice for innovatring Civil War Military hospitals.
Historical Essay

Mazzuchelli, Samuel Charles (1806-1864)

Catholic Priest, Missionary, Architect and Scientist
Biography of Catholic priest, missionary, architect and science teacher Samuel C. Mazzuchelli.
Historical Essay

James, Ada Lois (1876-1952)

Suffragist, Social Worker and Reformer
Biography of suffragist, social worker and reformer Ada Lois James.
Historical Essay

Stearns, Lutie Eugenia 1866-1943

Librarian, Lecturer, Reformer and Author
Biography of Lutie Eugenia Stearns, librarian, lecturer, reformer and author who helped establish the Wisconsin Free Library Commission.
Historical Essay

Ellis, Albert Gallatin (1800-1885)

Teacher, Newspaperman and Politician
Biography of teacher, newspaperman and politician Albert Gallatin Ellis.
Historical Essay

Chynoweth, Mary Hayes (1825-1905)

Spiritualist and Psychic Healer
Biography of spiritualist and psychic healer Mary Hayes Chynoweth.
Historical Essay

Schorer, Mark 1908-1977

Novelist, Biographer, Scholar and Teacher
Biography of novelist, biographer, scholar and teacher Mark Schorer.

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