This Week’s Speaker: Dick Wagner on his book We Were Here All Along on early gay history
Last Week’s Speaker: Matt Blessing spoke on the Wisconsin Historical Society and the new preservation facility. Fascinating talk on the under-appreciated treasure right here in Madison. The State Archive Preservation Facility at 204 Thornton Street is 188,000 square feet and filled with wonders about the state and the nation. Overall the Society is considered one of the nation’s top historical institutions, drawing scholars and interested people from around the world. Their collections include hundreds of thousands of items … history, archeology, state interest, and national interest items. It’s a rich and engaging resource that we all own. Tours are available, as is lots of information. Email them at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org or visit the website wisconsinhistory.org.