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Historical Essay

Rehnquist, William H., (1924-2005)

United States Supreme Court Justice
Biography of William H. Rehnquist, who was born in Milwaukee and went on to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Historical Essay

Barbee, Lloyd A. (1925-2002)

Civil Rights Advocate and Legislator
Biography of Lloyd A. Barbee, Milwaukee civil rights advocate and legislator.
Historical Essay

Niedecker, Lorine, 1903-1970

Fort Atkinson Poet
Biography of Lorine Niedecker, a poet raised in Fort Atkinson.
Historical Essay

Schorer, Mark 1908-1977

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

Derleth, August, 1909-1971

Author and Publisher
Biography of author and publisher August Derleth, 1909-1971.
Historical Essay

Spahn, Warren Edward 1921-2003

Pitcher
Learn about Warren Spahn, who pitched for the Milwaukee Braves from 1953 to 1964.
Historical Essay

Bong, Richard Ira (1920-1945)

WWII Air Ace
Discover the history of WWII air ace Richard Bong.
Historical Essay

Scott, Walter E. 1911-1983

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

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