Papers, 1872-1924.

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Papers, 1872-1924.

Letters written by John M. Olin, a Madison, Wisconsin, attorney and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Law School who was Prohibitionist candidate for governor in 1886 and later attorney for the Stalwart Republicans. Dealing for the most part with his public services, they contain frequent references to University affairs and political matters. Included also is incoming correspondence relating to his activities on behalf of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association, 1894-1916, and docket books, 1879-1899, of his law cases.

1.6 c.f. (1 archives box, 2 black boxes, and 9 volumes); plusadditions of 0.4 c.f. and166 photographs.

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University of Wisconsin

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The University of Wisconsin-Extension promotes continuing education and lifelong learning by providing statewide access to university resources and research to the people of Wisconsin. Its four divisions are continuing education; cooperative extension; entrepreneurship and economic development; and broadcast and media innovations. From the guide to the University of Wisconsin Extension Program Reports, 1960-1969, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association.

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Olin, John M. (John Meyers), 1851-1924.

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