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Univ. Of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame: Oscar Gustave Mayer
Oscar Gustave Mayer was the thiird Oscar Mayer in the family that owned the famous Oscar Mayer & Co. meat company. He revolutionized the meat industry with his innovations in how meat was packaged and sold.
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Milwaukee Public Television: Making of Milwaukee: Classroom Materials Gr. 1 4
An amazing and comprehensive resource for teaching Milwaukee history to students in Grades 1 to 4. The materials are organized around four themes - early settlers, immigration, working, and modern Milwaukee. A free DVD of the video...
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University of California: In Honor of Seymour Roger Cray
This collection of links gives biographical information about Seymour Cray, the inventor of the supercomputer and a native of Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Historical Figures
Some of the men and women who have been important figures in the history of Milwaukee are profiled here. Read about early political leaders, individuals who helped develop Milwaukee's urban infrastructures and businesses, and women who...
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Ethnic Stories
Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.
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University of Wisconsin: Josette and Solomon Juneau
Josette and Solomon Juneau were among the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its early years. This is a short biography of the couple, who were reportedly very attached to each other.
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University of Wisconsin: Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee
Solomon Juneau, a French-Canadian, was one of the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its future. There is a profile of him here along with photos of his last home, which is now a museum.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries: Miller, Frederick (1824 1888)
A short biography of Frederick Miller, who founded Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery. The company survives today as the second largest brewery in the United States.
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Milwaukee Public Television: Coming to Milwaukee Immigration Map Activity
For this activity, students are presented with five immigrant groups and a map of Milwaukee. They must determine where each group settled in Milwaukee.