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,...
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; Zionism --...
Arthur Chrustowski, survivor of Auschwitz Concentration Camp, describes his youth growing up in a Jewish family in Lodz, Poland, during the late 1920s and 1930s. 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; Zionism -- Poland; Jews -- Wisconsin...
Harry Jakubowicz describes growing up in Częstochowa, Poland, in the 1920s and 1930s. He also explains the ideologies of several different political parties and youth organizations of the era. Index follows transcript.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Taft, Bob, 1942-;Anniversaries -- Wisconsin;Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Governor Thompson posing with Ohio Secretary of State Robert Taft II and entourage of Harley riders outside the Ohio state capitol; City of Columbus; Ohio; June 21, 1998. Event was part of the governor's 1998 sesquicentennial Harley Ride to the...
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Alexander, Lamar ;Vocational education -- Wisconsin
Governor Thompson and U.S. Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander touring Gateway Technical College; City of Kenosha; Kenosha County; Wisconsin; November 21, 1991. The tour coincided with launching of Wisconsin 2000 education program.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Alexander, Lamar ;Education -- Wisconsin
U.S. Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander delivering remarks at kickoff of Wisconsin 2000 education program; Bradford High School; City of Kenosha; Kenosha County; Wisconsin; November 21, 1991
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Dairy farming -- Wisconsin
Governor Thompson aboard small airplane during tour of Brooks Dairy Farm; City of Waupaca; Waupaca County; July 21, 1993. Event was part of Governor's 1993 Moving State Government tour of central Wisconsin.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Conservation of Natural Resources -- Wisconsin
Governor Thompson feeding wildlife during visit to Sparkling Waters; Waupaca County; Wisconsin; July 21, 1993. Event was part of 1993 Moving State Government tour of central Wisconsin.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Legislation -- Wisconsin;Polka (Dance)
Governor Thompson dancing the polka at Zielenski Hall; Village of Pulaski; Brown County; Wisconsin; April 21, 1994. Event was part of bill signing ceremony making the polka Wisconsin's state dance.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Law enforcement -- Wisconsin;Fund raising;Monuments & memorials -- Wisconsin;Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Governor Thompson seated at fundraiser for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial; Marathon Park; City of Wausau; Marathon County; August 21, 1997. Event was part of third annual Harley Ride across Wisconsin, dedicated to raising funds for the...
Memorabilia; School choice -- Wisconsin; Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;
Wooden plaque for Governor Thompson acknowledging efforts in support of school choice, given on 10th Anniversary of Milwaukee Parental Choice Program; Milwaukee; Wisconsin, September 21, 2000.
Glenn, John, 1921-; Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;
Tommy Thompshon and John Glenn at Energy Conservation Forum; signed "To Gov. Thompson - with best regards - John Glenn"; Washington D.C.; October 21, 1993.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Starr, Bart;Youth -- Wisconsin;Celebrities
Governor Thompson posing with a group of dignitaries, administrators, and boys during a visit to the Rawhide Boys Ranch; City of New London; Waupaca County; Wisconsin; July 21, 1993. The governor is shaking hands with former Green Bay Packers...
Senator McCarthy talks about his military service in the Marine Corps during a radio interview in Lincoln, Nebraska. Also present for the interview is the city's mayor, Victor Anderson. McCarthy describes his service during World War II and...
Poster created with 21 cut-out photographic prints of individual athletes and coaches, pasted to poster board. Also features a team photograph and a section of descriptive text from the Hilltop student yearbook.
African American athletes; Amateur Athletic Union of the United States; Track and field athletes;
Marquette sprinter nearing the finish line of the 200-meter dash in the National A.A.U. Senior Championships at Marquette University Stadium. Officials and coaches line both sides of the track. Verso: left to right by lanes: Lenny Powers (Denver...