Papers, 1843, 1900-1948.

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Papers, 1843, 1900-1948.

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Papers of Edgar George Doudna, a Wisconsin educator and speaker. Correspondence, 1843, 1900-1948, relates primarily to speaking engagements and the work of the Board of Regents of Normal Schools. Letters Doudna wrote from Germany in 1936, describing German schools and social and economic conditions, are of special interest. In addition the collection contains articles and speeches, 1918-1948; notes and manuscripts on Wisconsin history; class notes and lectures; school material; and clippings.

2.8 c.f. (7 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6848111

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Doudna, Edgar George, 1877-1948.

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Wisconsin. Board of Regents of Normal Schools

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Legislation in 1857 first allocated money to establish normal schools in Wisconsin and called for appointment of a Board of Regents of Normal Schools. For several years, moneys were distributed to existing schools which offered a normal class, but after the Civil War steps were taken to actually site new schools devoted to teacher training. The first to become operational was opened at Platteville in 1866. Eventually nine schools were established, at Eau Claire, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Ri...