Wade House presentation, 1953.

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Wade House presentation, 1953.

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Recorded ceremony, June 6, 1953, at which the Kohler Foundation, Inc., presented the Wade House and park to the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, with a presentation speech by Herbert V. Kohler and an acceptance speech by W.C. McKern. A kit of photographs and press releases related to the event is also available.

1 tape recording and.14 photographs (1 folder)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6923436

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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McKern, W.C. (Will Carleton), 1892-

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Kohler, Herbert V. (Herbert Vollrath), 1891-1968

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The Kohler family opposed unionization in a 1934 strike during which two workers were killed and forty wounded; and a second bitterly fought strike (1954-1960) which pitted the AFL-CIO against company president Herbert V. Kohler. From the description of Herbert V. Kohler anti-unionism speeches, and related publications, 1955-1961. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 644157319 ...

State historical society of Wisconsin

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The State Historical Society was founded in 1846, chartered in 1853, and became a trustee of the state in 1855. Chapter 75, Laws of 1967, continued the Society as an independent agency. The Society is charged by statute with the collection, preservation, and dissemination of historical and cultural resources relating to Wisconsin, the Midwest, and the nation. From the description of Agency history record. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145776528 ...