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Historical Essay

Birge, Edward Asahel 1851-1950

Zoologist, Professor and University President
Biography of zoologist and professor Edward Asahel Birge who was president of the University of Wisconsin from 1918 to 1925.
Historical Essay

Scott, Walter E. 1911-1983

Conservationist, Preservationist and Writer
Discover the history of conservationist, preservationist and writer Walter E. Scott.
Historical Essay

Nelson, Gaylord, 1916-2005

Founder of Earth Day
This Wisconsin Senator, best known as the founder of Earth Day, championed the preservation of the environment and natural resources.

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