Photo of 1029 Chandler Street, Madison, 2021
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Photo of 1029 Chandler Street, a duplex home built by an Italian immigrant, Rachel Rocca, in the 1920s.
Madison Public Library
2021-09-12
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Elizabeth Heinrichs, Kara O'Connor, and Rae Rocca
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Elizabeth Heinrichs, Kara O'Connor, and Rae Rocca gather to tell the story of 1029 Chandler Street, a house that had been in Rae and Elizabeth's family from 1923-2015, when Kara's family purchased it. Standing left to right: Elizabeth Heinrichs (niece of Rae Rocca. She grew up in the house and her father built the swing pictured here), Kara O'Connor (currently lives in the house and is not related to the Rocca family). Seated: Rae Rocca (aunt of Elizabeth Heinrichs. Her grandmother built the house on Chandler Street. Rae still lives on Chandler Street, but not at 1029.)
Madison Public Library
2021-09-12
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of tombstone of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Photo of tombstone of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca, an Italian immigrant to came to Madison, Wisconsin at the turn of the 20th century and passed away in in 1905. The tombstone was found in the basement of his wife's and family's Greenbush neighborhood home by a new resident who bought the home in 2015. It is written in Italian, and says (translated into English): "Here rests Roca Benedetto / Born 1870 - Died 1905 / Placed sorrowfully by wife and children"
Madison Public Library
Copyright 2021, Elizabeth Heinrichs and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of clothing wring washer found in home built in 1923, Madison
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Photo of clothing wring washer found in home built in 1905, in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Public Library
Copyright 2021, Elizabeth Heinrichs and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Rachel Rocca with her three children, John, Rose, and James
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Photo of Rachel Rocca, an Italian immigrant in Madison, Wisconsin, with her three children, John, Rose, and James.
Madison Public Library
ca. 1910
Copyright 2021, Elizabeth Heinrichs and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Photo of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca, an Italian immigrant who lived in Madison, Wisconsin.
Madison Public Library
ca. 1900
Copyright 2021, Elizabeth Heinrichs and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Rachel Rocca
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Photo of Rachel Rocca, an Italian immigrant who built a home in the Greenbush neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Madison Public Library
ca. 1910
Copyright 2021, Elizabeth Heinrichs and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of "The Greenbush Matriarchs"
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Photo of Greenbush Neighborhood matriarchs. Seated left to right: Olympia Viviani, Rachel Rocca, Mrs. Bormetti, Pieira Trameri. Standing left to right: Anna Lumina, Ceserina Trameri, Elvira Martinelli, Mrs. Odorico, Palmina Martinelli, Mrs. Bradanini
Madison Public Library
Copyright 2021, Elizabeth Heinrichs and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with Kara O'Connor, Rae Rocca, and Elizabeth Heinrichs
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Oral history interview with Kara O'Connor, Rae Rocca, and Elizabeth Heinrichs. The three women share the story of 1029 Chandler Street in Madison, Wisconsin, a house built by Rae's grandmother and Elizabeth's great-grandmother, an Italian immigrant named Rachel Rocca, in the 1920s. The house stayed in the Rocca family until Kara's family bought it in 2015. Kara talks about discovering a tombstone with engravings in Italian in the basement while renovating the house, and reaching out to Rae to find out more about the tombstone and the family's history. Rae shares that it was a shock to find out the tombstone was in the house all this time. It belonged to her grandfather, Benedict Rocca (1870-1905), who immigrated from Italy and died young at age 35 in Madison. He is now buried alongside his wife and daughter, and Rae, Kara, and Elizabeth discuss theories about where this original tombstone came from. Rae and Elizabeth also share the history of their grandmother who was a young window and single mother; the home she built, which became a fixture in the family and the site of many family memories; and the Italian community in Madison.
O'Connor, Kara
Rocca, Rae
Heinrichs, Elizabeth
Madison Public Library
2021-09-12
Braxton, Char
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of David Smith as a child
David Smith
Madison (Wis.)
Photo of David Smith as a child
Madison Public Library
ca. 1970
Copyright unknown. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of newspaper clipping featuring David Smith at protest, 1992
David Smith
Madison (Wis.)
David Smith is featured in a Wisconsin State Journal article at a protest in May, 1992 over the acquittal in the Rodney King trial.
Madison Public Library
1992-05-04
Copyright 1992, Wisconsin State Journal. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of David Smith, Franklin Elementary School, 1969
David Smith
Madison (Wis.)
David Smith is pictured second row-left in his first grade Franklin Elementary School class photo.
Madison Public Library
1969
Copyright unknown. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of David Smith
David Smith
Madison (Wis.)
Photo of David Smith, pastor in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Public Library
Copyright unknown. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with David Smith
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Oral history interview with David Smith. David shares memories of growing up in the South Madison neighborhood, the youngest of eight children in his family, and describes the community outside his home as a close-knit extended family. He talks about the important role that the South Madison Neighborhood Center played in the lives of families, and shares how he transformed it into the Boys & Girls Club when he was director of the Center in the 1990s. David also talks about his career as a pastor and his nontraditional approach to thinking beyond church walls.
Smith, David
Madison Public Library
2021-08-19
Braxton, Char
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of baker ceramic statue in Lane's Bakery
Chuck Lane
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Baker ceramic statue in Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Copyright 2021, Chuck Lane and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chuck Lane's parents
Chuck Lane
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Chuck Lane's parents, former owners of family business Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Public Library
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chuck Lane's parents and grandmother
Chuck Lane
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Chuck Lane's parents and grandmother, of family business Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Public Library
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chuck Lane and his parents
Chuck Lane
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Chuck Lane and his parents, of family business Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Public Library
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with Chuck Lane
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Oral history interview with Chuck Lane. Chuck is the current owner of Lane's Bakery in the South Madison neighborhood, originally established by his grandfather in 1954. Chuck talks about baking since he was six years old, learning from the knowledge passed down to him by his parents, and taking over the business along with his brother. He also shares memories of growing up in South Madison and the strong community ties he's maintained over the decades.
Lane, Chuck
Madison Public Library
2021-08-27
Braxton, Char
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Beatrice Chatman in 1966
Beatrice Chatman
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Beatrice Chatman in 1966
Madison Public Library
1966
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Newspaper clipping featuring Beatrice Chatman and handmade doll
Beatrice Chatman
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Newspaper clipping featuring Beatrice holding a doll that she sewed at the Blessed Martin House (now Multicultural Catholic Center). The dolls were sent to an orphanage in Japan.
Madison Public Library
1954
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Beatrice Chatman and churchgoers at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Johnson St. in 1949
Beatrice Chatman
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Beatrice Chatman and churchgoers at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Johnson St. in 1949. Beatrice is sitting in the front row, far left, and her sister (Jeanette) is sitting next to her on the right.
Madison Public Library
1949
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Beatrice Chatman, age 4
Beatrice Chatman
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Beatrice Chatman at 4 years old, holding a bunny rabbit that she caught.
Madison Public Library
ca. 1947
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Beatrice Chatman's childhood home on 2000 Fisher Street in Madison, Wisconsin
Beatrice Chatman
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Photo of Beatrice Chatman's childhood home on 2000 Fisher Street in Madison, Wisconsin
Copyright 2021, Beatrice Chatman and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with Beatrice Chatman
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Oral history interview with Beatrice Chatman. Beatrice shares memories of growing up in her mother's house right next to the South Madison Neighborhood Center (now the Boys & Girls Club) and Blessed Martin House (now the Catholic Multicultural Center) in the 1940s and 50s. She reminisces about sewing classes, dances, record spins, pajama parties, summer camps, and more. She talks about attending Mount Zion Baptist Church on Fisher Street every Sunday, where her mother and aunt sang in the gospel choir, and going to church picnics and other events at Penn Park and Brittingham Park.
Chatman, Beatrice
Madison Public Library
2021-08-18
Braxton, Char
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chris Wagner dressed up as Miss Marple for Mystery Book Party, 1990s
Chris Wagner
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Photo of Chris Wagner dressed up as Miss Marple for Mystery Book Party, 1990s
1990-2000
Copyright 2021, Chris Wagner and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chris Wagner with Florentina Richards, The Mitten Lady, 1997
Chris Wagner
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Chris Wagner with Florentina Richards, The Mitten Lady, who made mittens and hats for kids in South Madison.
1997-09-13
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Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Madison Public Library holiday parade float, 1990s
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Photo of Madison Public Library holiday parade float, 1990s
1990-2000
Copyright 2021, Chris Wagner and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chris Wagner with Amelia Royko and Richard Davis
Chris Wagner
South Madison Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Photo of Chris Wagner with Amelia Royko and Richard Davis, who performed at the South Madison Library-Harambee Center
1990-2000
Copyright 2021, Chris Wagner and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with Chris Wagner
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Oral history interview with Chris Wagner. Chris is a retired librarian who had previously worked at Madison Public Library's South Madison neighborhood library starting in 1993. She shares her perspective on what drew her towards librarianship and to the community in South Madison specifically. Chris shares memories of challenges as well as successful changes she helped bring about, including a "Second Chance" fine forgiveness program for children.
Wagner, Chris
Madison Public Library
2021-07-20
Braxton, Char
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Madison, Wisconsin
Photograph of Clara Franklin with sweet potato pie
Madison (Wis.)
Neighborhoods
A photograph of Clara Franklin holding two sweet potato pies in front of the Park Plaza Discount Center on Madison's South side.
Jackson, Joseph W.
Wisconsin State Journal
1983
Copyright Wisconsin State Journal. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Photograph of Linda Franklin and Bill Clingan, Memorial High School Prom Queen and King, 1972
Franklin, Linda
Clingan, Bill
Proms
High schools
Linda Franklin and Bill Clingan are pictured at the 1972 Memorial High School prom dance, when they were crowned Prom Queen and King.
1972
Copyright 1972, Memorial High School. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Back cover for Wisconsin Singers album, "Once in a Lifetime"
Sound recordings--Album covers
The back cover of the Wisconsin Singers' album, "Once in a Lifetime." Includes song titles and notes.
ca. 1974
Copyright ca. 1974, Wisconsin Alumni Association. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Album cover, Wisconsin Singers, "Once in a Lifetime"
Sound recordings--Album covers
An album cover depicting members of the Wisconsin Singers from the mid-1970s. Members are shown outside of a university building in their red and white outfits.
ca. 1974
Copyright ca. 1974, Wisconsin Alumni Association. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Photograph of Franklin children outside Fisher Street house.
Franklin, Linda
Madison (Wis.)
Children of the Franklin family outside of their family's house at 1905 Fisher Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
ca. 1960
All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Madison (Wis.)
Photograph of Linda Franklin singing at Lee Dreyfus inaugural.
Franklin, Linda
Dreyfus, Lee
Governors--Wisconsin
A photograph of Lee Dreyfus's inaugural celebration in Madison, Wisconsin in 1979. Linda Franklin sings the national anthem.
Milwaukee Journal newspaper
1979
Copyright 1979, Milwaukee Journal Photos. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Photograph of Linda Franklin
Franklin, Linda
Headshot of Linda Franklin.
Rudd, Hedi
Copyright Hedi Rudd (photographer). All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Photograph of Penn Park Shelter
Parks--Wisconsin
Madison
Penn Park shelter house, 2101 Fisher Street, near the Dane County Coliseum.
Potter, James T.
1972-02-27
Copyright Wisconsin Historical Society. All rights reserved. For more information, contact the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Photograph of "Stage Coach"
Madison (Wis.)
Parks
Arts and children
The Stage Coach and truck used for the Madison Youth Summer Theater drives past a playground. Students who watched the performance wave to the actors as they leave after the final play of the season.
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
1957-08-06
Copyright Wisconsin State Journal, courtesy of Wisconsin Historical Society. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Oral history interview with Linda Franklin
Madison (Wis.)
Oral history interview with Linda Franklin for the Living History Project. Linda shares childhood memories of growing up with her family on Fisher Street on the South Side of Madison. She shares stories about attending school at Franklin Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Memorial High School; playing at Penn Park; and her career as a performer and singer with the Original Hyperion Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, the State Street Singers, and the Wisconsin Singers.
Franklin, Linda
2018-09-11
Damon-Moore, Laura C.
Fry, Lynn
Copyright 2018, Linda Franklin and Madison Public Library. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Photograph of Koltes & Esser Hardware
Hardware stores
Businesses
Henry Esser stands on the step in front of Koltes & Esser Hardware in the 300 block of West Lakeside Street. Fencing, garbage cans, a hose reel and lawn mower are on display at the curb. The rear of the company truck can be seen parked on the left. The window is full of merchandise and signs. Bamboo fishing poles are stacked diagonally across the front. A sign for the South Side Picnic to be held on Sunday, June 14th, 1931, is propped against the store foundation. It reads "Dance, South Side Picnic, Sun. June 14, Olin Park, Board Compliments, Capital City Lumber Company." Many of the South Madison businesses displayed similar signs.
1931
Copyright Wisconsin Historical Society. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Photo of Penn Park shelter
Parks
Penn Park shelter house, 2101 Fisher Street, near the Dane County Coliseum.
Potter, James T.
1972
Copyright Wisconsin Historical Society. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Triangle Urban Renewal sign
Madison (Wis.)
Urban renewal
Photograph of sign related to the urban renewal project upcoming in the Triangle / Greenbush neighborhood.
ca. 1960
Stassi, Rosario "Nick"
Copyright unknown. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Diners at Chicken Shack Restaurant
Madison (Wis.)
Restaurants
Photograph of interior of Chicken Shack Restaurant, depicting diners at tables.
Copyright unknown. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Dr. Richard Harris
Harris, Richard, 1937-
Photograph of Dr. Richard Harris, headshot.
Copyright unknown. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with Dr. Richard Harris
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Oral history interview with Dr. Richard Harris. Dr. Harris recounts his childhood in the South Madison neighborhood, beginning in the 1930s before South Madison was part of the City of Madison. Dr. Harris highlights the experience of Black Madisonians, particularly the activism of a group of women he calls the Mothers Watch, as well as the activism of church leaders at Mount Zion Baptist Church and other Black churches. He recounts several stories of Black Madison residents who were unable to find professional career opportunities, and describes the discrimination experienced by Black residents of the Greenbush / Triangle neighborhood during the urban renewal period of the 1960s.
Harris, Richard, 1937-
Madison Public Library
2018-01-04
Damon-Moore, Laura C.
Wolff, Jane
Copyright 2018, Dr. Richard Harris and Madison Public Library. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Matthews Family
Youth
Matthews family
Photograph of the Matthews children, at their house on West Washington Avenue. Left to right: Rose Lee, age 9; Addrena, age 12; Ollie Mae, age 15.
ca. 1939
Copyright ca. 1939. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
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Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Mona Adams Winston
Mona Adams Winston
Photograph of Mona Adams Winston, headshot.
2000-2017
Copyright unknown. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Photograph
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Photo of 15 Lakeshore Court, Madison Wisconsin
Madison (Wis.)
Lakeshore Court, Madison (Wis.)
Photograph of the Matthews-Adams-Winston family residence, located at 15 Lakeshore Court, Madison, Wisconsin.
ca. 1949
Copyright ca. 1949. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.
Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with Mona Adams Winston
Madison (Wis.)
South Madison Neighborhood
Greenbush Neighborhood
Madison (Wis.)
Oral history interview with Mona Adams Winston. Mona grew up on Lakeshore Court, next to Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. Mona recounts childhood stories and memories including riding the city bus downtown to pay her family's bills at various businesses; picnics and other gatherings in Brittingham Park and Penn Park; and events at the South Madison Neighborhood Center. She shares family stories about her uncle, Edward Matthews, who did barrel-racing in Wisconsin rodeos; as well as her mother, Addrena Matthews Adams Squires, and grandmother, Mamie Taylor Matthews.
Adams Winston, Mona
Madison Public Library
2017-11-07
Damon-Moore, Laura C.
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Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin