College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running; Marquette University -- Track and field; Athletic directors; Cross-country coaches; Track and field coaches
Melvin "Bus" Shimek shares some of his memories from his 52 year involvement with Marquette University’s track & field and cross-country programs. As a student (1924-1927) Shimek competed as a long distance runner. Coached by Conrad Jennings,...
Academic buildings; Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Booklet containing descriptions of the creation, installation, and history of the carillon. Also details inscriptions on individual bells, physical and musical qualities of specific bells, and a history of Marquette Hall.
Program produced for the dedication of the Marquette University Stadium, held October 18, 1924. Contains brief biographies and photographs of both members of the stadium fundraising committee as well as the Marquette football team, as well as...
Generation After (Milwaukee, Wis.); Jews -- Poland -- Education; Jews -- Poland -- Religious life; Jews -- Poland -- Social conditions -- 20th century; Jews -- Poland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century; Hasidism -- Poland; Antisemitism --...
Rabbi Israel Feldman describes growing up in Różan, Poland, during the 1920s and 1930s, including his close relationship with his mother and his experiences with anti-Semitism. Index follows transcript.
Generation After (Milwaukee, Wis.); Jews -- Poland -- Education; Jews -- Poland -- Religious life; Jews -- Poland -- Social conditions -- 20th century; Jews -- Poland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century; Jews -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee --...
Leon Lepold describes coming of age in a Jewish family in Tlumacz, Poland, during the 1930s and early 1940s. He recalls moving to Wisconsin in 1951. Index follows transcript.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Housing developments -- Wisconsin -- Superior
Governor Thompson participating in ribbon-cutting for grand opening of "This New House" in Superior's North End; City of Superior; Douglas County; Wisconsin; July 28, 1999.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Cheney, Richard B.;Government officials
Governor Thompson posing with U.S. Defense Secretary Dick Cheney in executive office during Secretary's visit to address Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce; State Capitol; City of Madison; Dane County; Wisconsin; January 28, 1992.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Taxes -- Wisconsin;Lotteries -- Wisconsin
Governor Thompson signing Senate Bill 114 into law; City of Madison; Dane County; Wisconsin; July 28, 1999. The new law delivered $112 million in property tax relief to Wisconsin homeowners and farmers.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Transportation -- Wisconsin; Railroads -- Wisconsin;Amtrak
Governor Thompson delivering remarks at press conference welcoming the Amtrak X2000 high speed train; City of Columbus; Columbia County; Wisconsin; June 28, 1993.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Legislation -- Wisconsin; Children & safety
Governor Thompson signing legislation against Child Pornography (Senate Bill 83) into law; City of La Crosse; La Crosse County; Wisconsin; April 28, 1999.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Bouchard, Lucien; Commerce; Quebec;Politicians
Governor Thompson signing trade agreement with Lucien Bouchard, Prime Minister of Quebec; State Capitol; City of Madison; Dane County; Wisconsin; September 28, 2000.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Law enforcement officers;African Americans
Governor Thompson delivering remarks at the Midwest Black Police Association Spring Training Conference; Grand Milwaukee Hotel; City of Milwaukee; Milwaukee County; Wisconsin; April 28, 1994.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Tourism -- Wisconsin;Politics & government -- Wisconsin
Governor Thompson delivering remarks at the historic Galloway House; City of Fond du Lac; Fond du Lac County; July 28, 1992. Event was part of 1992 Moving State Government tour, named "Lake Winnebago Days."
Amtrak; Clinton, Bill, 1946-; Dukakis, Michael S. (Michael Stanley), 1933-; Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;
Governor Thompson shanking hands with President Clinton at meeting of Amtrak governing board; White House; Washington D.C.; February 28, 1999. To Thompson's left is Governor Michael Dukakis.
Tommy Thompson and Ernest Borgnine, laughing at Great Circus Parade press conference; signed "Dear Tommy. Nothing like a good laugh! So, laff it up and they'll love you for it! Always your devoted friend, Ernie"; July 28, 1998.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Hunting -- Wisconsin;Conservation of natural resources
Governor Thompson posing with group at the Governor's Hunt for the benefit of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Held at the Eastman Hunt Club; City of Edgerton; Rock County; Wisconsin; February 28, 1995. Standing left to right are Bob Kurtz, Moose...
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Economic & social conditions -- Wisconsin;Loftus, Tom, 1945-;Risser, Fred
Governor Thompson delivering his first annual State of the State Address; Assembly Chamber; State Capitol; City of Madison; Dane County; Wisconsin; January 28, 1987. Seated behind the governor are Assembly Speaker Tom Loftus (left) and Senate...