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Historical Essay

Evinrude, Ole 1877-1934

Inventor
Biography of Ole Evinrude, a Norwegian-American inventor who created the first outboard motor.
Historical Essay

Chamberlin, Thomas Chrowder (1843-1928)

Professor, University President, Geologist and Author
Discover the history of professor, university president, geologist and author, Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin, who establishing the university extension.
Historical Essay

Gill, Col. Charles R. (1830–1883)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Wisconsin Attorney General and State Senator
Historical Essay

Hoard, William Dempster, 1836-1918

Father of the Wisconsin Dairy Industry, Wisconsin Governor
Find out about the Wisconsin governor who championed for high standards in the dairy industry and founded the State Dairyman's Association.

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