Learn about Clarence Dykstra, who served as president of the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1937 to 1945, navigating the university through the challenges of World War II.
Learn about Edward A. Birge, who served as acting president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1900 to 1903 following the illness and death of Charles Kendall Adams.
Explore the life and career of H. Edwin Young, who served as Chancellor of UW–Madison from 1968 to 1977 during the Vietnam War era and oversaw the formation of the UW System.
Paul Ansel Chadbourne served as the University of Wisconsin’s president from 1867 to 1870, overseeing university expansion, the Law School’s founding, and early co-education policies.
Glenn Pound served as acting chancellor of UW-Madison in 1977. Learn about his career, leadership as dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and lasting legacy.
Explore the 1940s history of the Hoofers outing club at the University of Wisconsin, featuring Winter Carnival traditions, skiing, riding, archery, and the birth of the Mountaineers.
Explore the rich history of women’s athletics at UW-Madison, from early 19th-century physical education roots to the development of modern intercollegiate sports programs.
Explore the early life and academic years (1902–1929) of Mildred Fish-Harnack, detailing her time at the University of Wisconsin and her marriage to Arvid Harnack.
Explore a timeline of 1960s protests and social activism at UW-Madison, featuring historical accounts, documentation, and oral histories of campus movements.
Explore the history of student protests and social activism at UW-Madison from 1980 to 1989, featuring major rallies, anti-draft demonstrations, and tuition surcharge protests.
Learn about the Brittingham family’s lasting legacy in Madison, including their historic gifts to UW-Madison, the creation of Brittingham Park, and support for the Chazen Museum.
Explore the extensive global travels of the Brittingham family through their historic lantern slide collection, documenting early 20th-century tourism, culture, and transportation.
Explore the history of Venetian Night, an early University of Wisconsin-Madison tradition featuring illuminated water floats, music, and fireworks, held from 1911 to 1930.
The Thai Pavilion @ 25 oral history project was created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens, and includes the reflections of individuals who helped bring the construction to fruition. […]
Wisconsin’s open records law grants public access to government records. Learn about legal custodians, access procedures, fees, and how federal rules of evidence affect record admission.