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Mary Miller, age 20, 1944
A headshot photograph of Mary Miller at age twenty, taken in 1944.
Mary Miller at home, ca. 1950s
A photograph of Mary Miller outside of her home in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mary and John Miller family, ca. 1965
A family portrait of the Miller family, taken ca. 1965. Mary Miller and John Miller are photographed with their children.
Mary Miller, Queen of Peace School hot lunch program staff, 2000
A school staff photograph taken of Mary Miller when she worked for the Queen of Peace School hot lunch program.
Jerry and Ronny Saeman, Westmorland Park cleanup, 1998
A photograph of Jerry and Ronny Saeman standing by the Westmorland Park sign on Earth Day in April 1998.
564 Gately Terrace, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 564 Gately Terrace in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Vacant lot at 564 Gately Terrace, 1949
A photograph shows the vacant lot where the Saeman family house would eventually be built, at 564 Gately Terrace in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Saeman family residence under construction, 1950
A photograph of the Saeman family residence under construction in 1950.
Westmorland Neighborhood Association Board, 1958
A photograph of the board members of the Westmorland Neighborhood Association. Ronny Saeman, president of the board, is seated at the table in the front row.
Saeman children, Paul, Marian, Ann, ca. 1959
A photograph of three children from the Saeman family, Paul, Marian and Ann, taken ca. 1959. The children stand on rocks and hold a large toy hoop.
Ronny and Jerry Saeman at Westmorland Park Rock Garden Bench, 1999
A photograph depicts Jerry and Ronny Saeman seated on a park bench in the rock garden of the Westmorland neighborhood park.
Betty Skowlund, 2013
A photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Betty Skowlund, taken at her apartment at Oakwood Village in 2013.
Skowlund family, Christmas Day 1977
A photograph of Alan and Betty Skowlund and family, taken on Christmas Day in 1977, at their home in the Westmorland neighborhood.
Skowlund family, Christmas Day, 1981
A photograph taken of Alan and Betty Skowlund and their family in their living room in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Ken Quinn and Mary Alderson, 1971
A photograph of Ken Quinn and Mary Alderson, attending Edgewood High School's prom dance in Madison, Wisconsin.
450 South Owen Drive, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 450 South Owens Drive in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Quinn family wedding, 2013
A photograph of the Quinn family during a family wedding in 2013.
Marzo Bliss, 2013
A close-up photograph of Marzo Bliss, who is seated at a table, in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
4010 Birch Ave, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 4010 Birch Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Ellen and Howard Cross
A close-up photograph of Ellen and Howard Cross.
3912 Paunack Ave, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 3912 Paunack Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Cross children on Easter Sunday, 1954
A photograph of the Cross children standing outdoors on Easter Sunday. From left: Jeff, Gerri, and Kathy.
Cross children on July 4th, 1957
A photograph of the three Cross children, taken on July 4th, 1957.
Girl Scout troop, 1963
A photograph of members of a Girl Scout troop sitting outside. Ellen Cross was the troop leader; Kathy Cross was a troop member.
Shirley and Stan Inhorn, 2013
A close-up photograph of Shirley and Stan Inhorn, residents of the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
23 Frederick Circle, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 23 Frederick Circle in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Inhorn children playing in sandbox, 1962
A photograph of the Inhorn children playing in a sandbox. From left: Rodger, Marcia, Lowell.
Inhorn children with cat, 1965
A photograph of the Inhorn children with the family pet cat, Fritz. From left: Rodger, Lowell, Marcia.
Tenney Park celebration, Patty Prime, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Patty Prime.
Tenney Park celebration, Vicki Abshere, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Vicki Abshere.
Tenney Park celebration, Karen Crossley, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Karen Crossley.
Tenney Park celebration, Janice Schur, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Janice Schur.
Tenney Park celebration, Nicholas Wiedenhoeft, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Nicholas Wiedenhoeft.
Tenney Park celebration, Jackie Kaplan, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Jackie Kaplan.
Tenney Park celebration, Caroline Hoffman, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Caroline Hoffman.
Tenney Park celebration, Jeanette Deloya, 2019
A two-part short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Jeannette Deloya.
Tenney Park celebration, Sue Fieber, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Sue Fieber.
Tenney Park celebration, Shaun Abshere, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Shaun Abshere in character as historical figure John Olin.
Tenney Park celebration, Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, Steve Huxmann, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, and Steve Huxmann.
Tenney Park celebration, Suzanne Keyes Rybeck, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Suzanne Keyes Rybeck.
Tenney Park celebration, Stephen Webster, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Stephen Webster.
Tenney Park celebration, Jane Qualle, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Jane Qualle.
Tenney Park celebration, May "Gigi" Holland, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Gigi Holland.
Tenney Park celebration, Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, Steve Huxmann, Nancy Daly, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, Steve Huxmann, and Nancy Daly.
Tenney Park celebration, Ed Jepsen, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Ed Jepsen.
Tenney Park celebration, James Shulkin, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by James Shulkin.
Tenney Park celebration, Denise Breyne, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Denise Breyne.
U.S. Sugar Company
Two women standing on path in front of the Garver Feed Mill, which was originally a sugar beet processing factory.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATION APPLICATION - Garver Feed Mill
Application submitted to the National Park Service to certify the building that housed Garver Feed Mill and Supply Company added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Greek Fest Plus story by John Damon, 2019
A story shared during Greek Fest Plus in 2019. The recording picks up partway into the conversation.
Garver Feed Mill story by Ken Baun
Ken Baun shares childhood memories about visiting the Garver Feed Mill to purchase animal feed. Ken relates memories about the east side Madison neighborhood where he grew up, about exploring the area around Voit farm and pond, and about the toboggan…
Garver Feed Mill story by Jim Gempeler
Jim Gempeler, a residential architect, worked as the unofficial night watchman for the Garver Feed Mill and built a living space for himself into the upper loft of the building. Jim recalls memories of the bats that inhabited the building, chasing…
Garver Feed Mill story by Allison Sylke and C. Thomas Sylke
Father and daughter Thomas and Allison Sylke speak about their family's relationship to Garver Feed Mill. Their great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, Hans Struck, built the original structure when it was used as a sugar beet factory in the…
Garver Feed Mill story by Mike Fuss and Terrence Tiedt
Mike Fuss and Terrence (Terry) Tiedt talk about growing up on Madison's east side. Mike shares stories about working as a firefighter with the Madison Fire Department, and the many fires that took place in and around the Garver Feed Mill. Terry and…
Garver Feed Mill story by Susan Rottier
Susan Rottier shares her family's history with the Garver Feed Mill, where her father was the foreman for many years. She tells about coming to visit him at work as a child.
Garver Feed Mill story by Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, and Shelley Hamel
Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, and Shelley Hamel describe their experiences renting space for their manufacturing business in the Garver Feed Mill building. They describe the building's poor physical condition and cleaning their office space for use.…
Garver Feed Mill story by Lynn Slattery Hellmuth
Sculptor Lynn Slattery Hellmuth shares her story about renting space in the Garver Feed Mill building to use as her sculpture studio.
Garver Feed Mill story by Pat Arndorfer
Pat Arndorfer narrates a story about living on the east side of Madison in the Olbrich neighborhood, and her recollections of the Garver Feed Mill building being a near-empty structure in the 1990s. She recalls a neighborhood discussion about future…
Garver Feed Mill exterior, 1980s
A photograph of the front exterior of the Garver Feed Mill building, located on Madison's east side.
United States Sugar Company Factory, 1920
Exterior view of the United States Sugar Company factory next to railroad tracks.
James Russell Garver at office desk
A photograph of James Russell Garver, seated at his office desk at Garver Supply Co. The following is text from the (edited) caption that accompanies the image:
"J.R. Garver, president of Garver Supply Co., Madison manufacturer and distributor of…
"J.R. Garver, president of Garver Supply Co., Madison manufacturer and distributor of…
Mill foreman standing on feed bags
A photograph of Garver Supply Co. foreman Arthur M. Petterson standing on a stack of full feed bags, at the Garver Feed Mill building in Madison, Wisconsin.
Person holding Starplate™ box
A participant in the Garver Feed Mill story gathering holds a box featuring the branding for the Starplate™ Building System company that was based at the Garver Feed Mill building 1981-1985.
Susan Rottier, 2019
A photograph of Susan Rottier, taken during her oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill on November 2, 2019.
Photograph of Lynn Slattery Hellmuth, 2019
A photograph of Lynn Slattery Hellmuth taken during her oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill building on November 2, 2019. Lynn is seated on the left, interviewer Jennifer Gurske is seated on the right.
Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, Shelley Hamel, 2019
A photograph of (from left to right) Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, and Shelley Hamel taken during their oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill on November 2, 2019.
Jim Gempeler, 2019
A photograph in profile of Jim Gempeler, taken during his oral history interview on November 2, 2019.
Interior of Garver Feed Mill, 2019
A photograph of the interior of the renovated Garver Feed Mill building on Madison's east side. A light-up sign for Ian's Pizza may be seen in the background.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a spray of water from a fire hose into a second story window of the Garver Feed Mill building on Madison's east side. Fire companies that responded were Engines-pumpers 3,5,8, Aerial Trucks 1,8, and Fire Chiefs' Car 30. Trucks…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows two red ladder trucks responding to a fire at Garver Feed Mill. A member of the fire department is seen in the foreground. Fire companies that responded were Engines-pumpers 3,5,8, Aerial Trucks 1,8, and Fire Chiefs' Car 30. …
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows activity on the ground during a fire at the Garver Feed Mill building on Madison's east side. Fire companies that responded were Engines-pumpers 3,5,8, Aerial Trucks 1,8, and Fire Chiefs' Car 30. Trucks responded to the fire at…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph of the Madison Fire Department responding to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. A young child watches as firefighters maneuver ladders and fire hoses to second story windows in the factory building.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a crowd of community members gathered to watch the Madison Fire Department's response to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. People sit and stand on the grass in front of the mill building while firefighters…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a crowd gathered to watch the Madison Fire Department respond to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. Ladders and fire hoses are positioned against the exterior of the building. Dark gray smoke emerges from the…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows the Madison Fire Department responding to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. Firefighters gather around the base of a ladder truck, maneuvering one firefighter on the ladder holding a fire hose to spray into the…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A close-up photograph shows multiple Madison Fire Department trucks responding to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill. Firefighters work to pry open a closed door to the mill in the background, while a person in a white firefighting uniform with "CHIEF"…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a crowd of community members watching the Madison Fire Department's response to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a group of community members watching the Madison Fire Department's response to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. Two ladders are visible in the background, extending fire hoses up to the mill's second story…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows members of the Madison Fire Department on the roof of the Garver Feed Mill. Ladders and hoses can be seen at the front of the building, reaching to the mill's second story windows.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a close-up view of several firefighters standing at the base of two red ladder trucks as they respond to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1946
Firefighters from Madison Fire Department respond to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side on Tuesday, December 3, 1946. Fire Companies No. 1, 2, 3, and 5 responded to the two alarm fire.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1946
Firefighters from Madison Fire Department respond to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side on Tuesday, December 3, 1946. Fire Companies No. 1, 2, 3, and 5 responded to the two alarm fire. Aerial Truck No. 1 is visible on the far right…
Quinn family, ca. 1995
A photograph shows the Quinn family, ca. 1995.
Dennis Herling in Westmorland neighborhood, 1944-1945
Dennis Herling, as a young child, stands in the snow holding the rope of a sled. 3805 Paunack Ave may be seen in the background.
Bill Herling with Dennis Herling, in front of Herling's Tavern, 1943
Bill Herling holds a toddler Dennis Herling in front of Herling's Tavern in Madison, Wisconsin. Glenway Golf Course is seen in the background.
Herling family picnic, Reservoir Park, 1947
A photographs shows the Herling family picnicking at Reservoir Park in Madison, Wisconsin.
Former Westmorland neighborhood residents, 2010
Former Westmorland residents gather at the Oakwood Retirement Community for a discussion of their memories of the Westmorland neighborhood, July 28, 2010.
COVID-19 story by Mary Fahndrich and Neeyati Shah, 2020
Mary Fahndrich and Neeyati Shah, librarians for Central Library in Madison, Wisconsin, share their personal and work experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of the pandemic and the library's resulting closure on their library work.
COVID-19 story by Carlee Latimer, 2020
Madison Public Library staff member Carlee Latimer discusses her work with the library's creativity platform The Bubbler in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the library's closure and the wider Safer at Home order is affecting artists in…
Garbage at Olbrich Park, Madison, 2020
A photograph shows detritus on the lake shore in Olbrich Park on Madison's east side in early spring, 2020.
Garbage on lakeshore, Madison, 2020
A photograph shows detritus on the lake shore in Olbrich Park on Madison's east side in early spring, 2020.
COVID-19 story by David Hunt, 2020
David Hunt, who works as support staff for a hospital in Madison, describes his work and home life since mid-March as confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dane County rose and as the Safer at Home order went into place.
COVID-19 story by Susie McCormick, 2020
Susie McCormick shares her experience becoming ill during the COVID-19 pandemic. She describes her symptoms, virtual doctors' visits, and going to the emergency room and being tested for COVID-19.
In addition to Susie's audio story, she writes the…
In addition to Susie's audio story, she writes the…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous High School Student, 2020
An anonymous youth narrator talks about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home order has had on his school and personal life. He discusses extra precautions that are needed when going outside, life events that will be delayed due to…
COVID-19 story by Lucas Schneider, 2020
Lucas Schneider shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. He describes the work he has been doing remotely for the library since the library's closure on March 17th. Lucas talks about connecting with friends through the…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, April 18, 2020
An anonymous narrator describes their experiences so far with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Safer at Home order in Wisconsin. The narrator describes the shift to working from home, and how she and her partner are navigating a change in employment…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, April 16, 2020
An anonymous narrator who lives on Madison's north side describes his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Safer at Home order. The narrator discusses the differences in his neighborhood while schools and many businesses are closed, and…
COVID-19 story by Phoenix Carter, 2020
Phoenix Carter shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting work and personal life since the Safer at Home order went into effect in March. Phoenix discusses the days leading up to the library's closure, and about working at home and as a…
COVID-19 story by Anthony Brylski, 2020
Narrator Anthony Brylski, who works for the State of Wisconsin in the department that handles unemployment insurance, talks about the shift to working remotely and the experience of going to vote in person during Wisconsin's April primary.
Cover of "Odyssey Oracle," April 15, 2020
A screenshot of the cover of the Odyssey Project's newsletter, Odyssey Oracle. This newsletter features writing by Odyssey students about their personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home order in Wisconsin. Read the…
COVID-19 story by Jennifer Libert, 2020
Jennifer Libert describes her experience working with the City Clerk's office, first in preparing absentee ballots to send by mail, and then as a poll worker on Election Day during the Wisconsin presidential primary.
COVID-19 story by Austin Moule, 2020
Austin Moule describes his experience working at a grocery store in Madison during the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020. He recounts making face masks at home to share with coworkers and friends, and shares his concerns about having depleted…
COVID-19 story by Amy Schmidt, 2020
Amy Schmidt, who lives and works in Madison, describes her experience with the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. Amy describes being on a vacation to see her parents in Florida and how that vacation was extended by necessity, first because of a fall…
COVID-19 story by Kevin Hage, 2020
Kevin Hage describes spending time at home during the Safer at Home order in Madison in spring 2020. Kevin describes the process of teaching elementary school music remotely, and how different the day to day tasks are from in-person teaching.
Phoenix Carter, 2020
Headshot of Phoenix Carter.
Susie McCormick
Headshot of Susie McCormick.
COVID-19 story by Erica Hainz, 2020
Erica Hainz describes working at the Central Library on the day before the Safer at Home order went into effect in Madison, Wisconsin on March 17, 2020. Erica describes working as an election worker assisting with curbside voting on Election Day for…
Lapham Elementary School playground closed due to Safer at Home, 2020
A photograph shows caution tape around the playground equipment at Lapham Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin. The playgrounds are closed due to the Safer at Home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020.
Lapham Elementary School playground closed due to Safer at Home order, 2020
A photograph shows the blacktop of Lapham Elementary School's playground surrounded by caution tape. School playgrounds and public park playgrounds were closed due to the Safer at Home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.
Curbside voting promotional image, 2020
A promotional image from the City of Madison advertises curbside voting to help voters maintain social distancing (six feet apart) during Election Day on April 7, 2020. The image depicts two election workers wearing plastic face shields, standing in…
COVID-19 story by Darian Wilson, 2020
Darian Wilson describes his early childhood love of music, and how during the social distancing efforts in Madison, Wisconsin, he is able to revisit that love of music and share it with his children. This story was originally recorded and shared as…
COVID-19 story by Marisol González, 2020
Marisol González describes her idea of what quarantine / Safer at Home would look like: the opportunity to learn new things, practice meditation, yoga, and other activities. Marisol shares a humorous view of what she thought or hoped homeschooling…
COVID-19 story by Simon Rosenblum-Larson, 2020
Simon Rosenblum-Larson shares a story about his experience as part of a minor league baseball team when the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an episode of the…
COVID-19 story by Coburn Dukehart, 2020
Coburn Dukehart shares a story about the experience of working as a photojournalist during the primary election in Wisconsin on April 7th, 2020, during the period of social distancing efforts in Wisconsin.See Coburn's photo essays from April 7th,…
COVID-19 story by Brendon Panke, 2020
Brendon Panke shares a story about family relationships and his wedding celebration. Brendon shares the impact the social distancing measures in effect in Wisconsin have had on his in-person relationship with his grandmother. This story was…
COVID-19 story by Martín Alvarado, 2020
Martín Alvarado shares his experience during the Safer at Home social distancing measures in Madison, Wisconsin. Martín describes his family relationships during social distancing, the work he is doing for the City of Madison and Madison Public…
COVID-19 story by Angela Trudell Vasquez, 2020
Angela Trudell Vasquez shares her experience being Madison's poet laureate when all public events are cancelled due to social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an…
COVID-19 story by Kerry Schumann, 2020
Kerry Schumann shares a story about the Get Out The Vote campaign when Wisconsin held its election during a pandemic. This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an episode of the Madison podcast Inside Stories. Listen to that episode…
COVID-19 story by David Spies, 2020
David Spies shares his story about working at the Pinney Library on Madison's east side a couple of days prior to the Safer at Home social distancing order in spring 2020. David, who works as a Madison election inspector, shares a story about working…
COVID-19 story by Ann Garvin, 2020
Ann Garvin shares her family's story of four generations of nurses and the advice she gives to her daughter, a brand new ICU nurse. This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an episode of the Madison podcast Inside Stories. Listen to…
Daffodils in the time of COVID, 2020
Daffodils in Anonymous Narrator's garden in late April, 2020.
COVID-19 story by Brittany Rusch, 2020
Brittany Rusch talks about her and her family's experience since the social distancing measures were put into place in Wisconsin in spring 2020. Brittany discusses what it's like working for Madison Public Library from home, and navigating…
COVID-19 story by Jasmine Banks, 2020
Jasmine Banks shares her story of being part of a 5 generation family in Madison and how through her daily walks during social distancing she is rediscovering Madison.This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an episode of the Madison…
Third grade pen pals, 2020
Written response about this image: Seeing my children write letters and postcards to family and friends has been an unexpected blessing during this time. They cut right to the chase: I hate not seeing you. I can’t wait to hug you. I miss getting…
Martin Alvarado in mask, 2020
Martín Alvarado with daughter, wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison, Wisconsin, spring 2020.
COVID-19 story by Amber Walker, 2020
Amber C. Walker describes her experience starting a new job and moving from New York City to Washington, D.C. at the beginning of the stay-at-home mandate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This story was recorded for the Madison podcast Inside…
COVID-19 story by Danielle Y. Hairston-Green, 2020
Danielle Y. Hairston-Green recounts an extended visit to her ex-partner's home during social distance measures. This story was recorded for an episode of the Madison podcast Inside Stories. To hear the full episode and subscribe to the podcast, click…
COVID-19 story by Allyson Bright, 2020
Allyson Bright describes what her work and life has been like since the social distance measures went into effect in March 2020. Allyson, who works as a life coach supporting women through art-making, talks about the shift from in-person to virtual…
Face masks and letter, 2020
A photograph depicts a fabric mask and a handwritten letter received by Martín Alvarado from his mother-in-law. The letter reads: "Hi, Martin. The masks are machine washable in hot water with detergent. The pink one is for your mom. Take care, Love…
COVID-19 story by Mark Koranda, 2020
Mark Koranda describes his experience as a graduating UW-Madison Ph.D. student during the social distance measures that were put in place in Madison in the spring of 2020. Mark shares a story about some project work he did on a national scale for…
COVID-19 story by Catherine Lanser, 2020
Catherine Lanser shares her reflections on digital and virtual communications with family and coworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home orders. This story was recorded as part of the Madison podcast Inside Stories. Listen to the full…
COVID-19 story by Jenie Gao, 2020
Jenie Gao shares a story about her father through the lens of watching films by martial artist Bruce Lee, and the systemic challenges she's facing as an artist and small business owner during the pandemic and subsequent social distancing measures.…
COVID-19 story by Chase Frigen, 2020
Chase Frigen, who has lived in Madison for about a year, talks about his experience during the social distance measures in place in Madison in spring 2020. Chase talks about what his neighborhood looks like right now, and how day-to-day errands have…
Jenie Gao
Headshot photo of Jenie Gao.
Pink Baby, 2010
Pink Baby, woodcut on cream-colored Folio paper, 50 x 38 inches, completed by artist Jenie Gao in 2010.
Pink Baby: Pamphlet, 2010
Pink Baby: Pamphlet, inkjet on dark blue Fabriano Ingres paper and Mohawk Superfine paper, 5 x 3.5 inches closed, 5 x 7 inches open, completed by artist Jenie Gao in 2010.
COVID-19 story by Tina Marie Maes, 2020
Tina Marie Maes describes what library work in cataloging and technical services has looked like during the social distance measures put in place in Madison in spring 2020. Tina discusses tentative plans for what the workplace in the Central Library…
COVID-19 story by Matt DeBlass, 2020
Matt DeBlass shares what life has looked like since the social distance measures went into place in Madison and Wisconsin. Matt describes what the Emerson East neighborhood looks and feels like right now, what life with roommates is like during a…
COVID-19 story by Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman, 2020
Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman, of Congregation Shaarei Shamayim in Madison, shares a story about what her work as a rabbi looks like in the time of social distance measures, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This story was recorded as part of the Madison…
Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman
Headshot of Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman.
COVID-19 story by Brian Lee Huynh, 2020
Brian Lee Huynh shares a story about his experience finishing the 2020 academic year at home, due to social distance measures in place in Wisconsin. Brian reflects on how being at home with his family has helped them reconnect and become closer at…
Close Call
A poem by Dana Maya, about social distance measures in Madison, Wisconsin, in spring 2020.
Dana Maya
Photograph of poet Dana Maya.
COVID-19 story by Daniel Atwater, 2020
Danny Atwater shares his experiences working as a multi-site library assistant at Madison Public Library during the lead-up to the Safer at Home social distancing measures, and what work looks like during the library buildings' closures. Danny shares…
COVID-19 story by Victor Crentsil, 2020
Victor Crentsil describes the experience of traveling in Vietnam and Cambodia in the lead-up to the Safer at Home social distance measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares what he's been doing to stay engaged while staying at home, including…
COVID-19 story by Beth Sluys, 2020
Beth Sluys describes her experience working as an environmental advocate during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting social distance measures. Beth talks about the impact of the pandemic on her household, including her husband, who works in the…
Victor Crentsil
Headshot photograph of Victor Crentsil.
COVID-19 story by James Owen, 2020
James Owen, who works in the information technology field, describes what daily life has been like since the Safer at Home order social distance measures were put in place. James shares a couple of moments on a national level that have had an impact…
COVID-19 story by Christa Parmentier, 2020
Christa Parmentier describes her and her family's experiences during the social distancing measures in Madison, Wisconsin in spring 2020. Christa talks about the emotional challenges facing her children as they navigate distance learning in the midst…
COVID-19 story by Mike McGrath, 2020
Mike McGrath describes the experience of the Safer at Home order during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. Mike talks about what his neighborhood looks like at the moment, and describes what library work from home is like during this time.
COVID-19 story by Michelle Herbrand, 2020
Michelle Herbrand describes what work with Madison Public Library looks like at the time of Safer at Home social distancing measures. Michelle shares updates about her family, what her social life looks like right now, and the process of planning for…
COVID-19 story by Sarah Lawton, 2020
Sarah Lawton describes her experience as a neighborhood library supervisor who opened a brand-new library on Madison's east side just days prior to the Safer at Home social distancing measures in March 2020. Sarah talks about staff and community…
COVID-19 story by Rachel Werner, 2020
Rachel Werner talks about her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. Rachel talks about working remotely as a content marketing specialist for Taliesin in Spring Green as well as a writing instructor for Hugo House in Washington State.…
Rachel Werner
A "selfie" photograph of Rachel Werner.
Rachel Werner with daughter Phoebe
Rachel Werner with her daughter Phoebe in spring of 2020, during the Safer at Home social distancing measures.
Rachel Werner with daughter Phoebe
Rachel Werner with her daughter Phoebe, taken in spring of 2020 during the Safer at Home social distancing measures.
Phoebe Werner with foster dog, 2020
Phoebe Werner with a foster dog that her family cared for during the Safer at Home social distancing measures in spring 2020.
David Spies on Election Day
A selfie photograph of David Spies as he works as a Chief Election Inspector on Election Day in Madison, Wisconsin.
COVID-19 story by Mouna Algahaithi, 2020
Mouna Algahaithi shares a story about her experience celebrating Ramadan during a time of social distance measures in Madison, Wisconsin. Mouna talks about the differences between Ramadan in 2020 compared with her experiences of the celebration in…
COVID-19 story by Andres Torres, 2020
Andres Torres describes what the days leading up to the Safer at Home social distance measures were like for him and his family. Andres talks about his experience of hearing the news about COVID-19 as it applied to other parts of the world, and how…
COVID-19 story by Diane Schwartz, 2020
Diane Schwartz discusses her experience with the Safer at Home social distancing measures during the spring of 2020. Diane talks about being a property owner and landlord at a time when unemployment is high and rent was not able to be collected. She…
COVID-19 story by Terry Cohn, 2020
Terry Cohn describes her experience traveling to Portugal and Spain in late winter 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to ramp up in Europe. Terry talks about the logistics of traveling during the travel ban that went into effect in March. Terry…
Terry Cohn in Barcelona, March 2020
Terry Cohn sits in a coffee shop, "4 Gatos," in Barcelona, Spain, in March 2020.
Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Spain, 2020
A photograph of the Basílica de la Sagrada Família, also known as the Sagrada Família, taken by Terry Cohn on her trip to Portugal and Spain in spring 2020.
Tina Marie Maes
A selfie photograph of narrator Tina Marie Maes.
Mouna Algahaithi
Photograph of narrator Mouna Algahaithi.
Chase Frigen
Photograph of narrator Chase Frigen playing piano.
Oral history interview with Don Eiler, 2018
Don Eiler meets with Andy Rubin to show and discuss the collection of artwork that he has at his Madison home. Don shares about his longtime partnership with artist Sam Gilliam and describes many of the pieces of sculpture and other artworks that he…
Oral history interview with Sharon Persich
Sharon Persich is interviewed about her career at Madison Metro. Sharon shares several projects that she worked on as part of Metro's Scheduling and Planning team, including the shift to the transfer point system, the introduction of real-time bus…
Entrevista con Richie Morales
Entrevista con el artista Richie Morales sobre el mural en el que está trabajando en State Street en Madison, Wisconsin, luego de las protestas contra la brutalidad policial.
Entrevista con Rodrigo Carapia Platica
Entrevista con el artista Rodrigo Carapia Platico sobre el mural en el que está trabajando en State Street en Madison, Wisconsin, luego de las protestas contra la brutalidad policial.
Oral history interview with Paul and Jim Killerlain
Paul Killerlain and Jim Killerlain talk about their respective careers working on teams at Madison Metro. Both narrators discuss their work as bus drivers, and what bus driving in Madison was like in the 1950s through the 1990s. Paul and Jim talk…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, July 9, 2020
An anonymous narrator describes her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Safer at Home order. She discusses pursuing a degree virtually, and balancing school, a new job, childcare, and moving out of state in the midst of the pandemic.
COVID-19 story by Denise Maddox, July 20, 2020
Denise Maddox shares her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. Denise talks about homeschooling her grandson and the lifestyle changes her family has made in order to stay safe. She talks about her mental and physical health, and the…
COVID-19 story by Jamie Lovely, July 17, 2020
Jamie Lovely shares her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about balancing the many roles she plays in her family life, including virtual schooling and caring for children with special needs. She also reflects on the Black…
COVID-19 story by Sherri Bester, August 1, 2020
Sherri Bester talks about her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison, Wisconsin. She describes how the uncertainty and disorder of the pandemic affects her mentally and brings up feelings from various parts of her life, going all the way…
COVID-19 story by Oroki Rice, August 5, 2020
Oroki Rice shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chicago, IL. She talks about staying at home nearly every day since March 11 and describes the few exceptions to that routine. Oroki also shares about the support networks and…
COVID-19 story by Denise Hardnett, August 7, 2020
Denise Hardnett shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She shares that she has lost friends and family to the virus and talks about how she relies on her faith and creative projects to maintain hope. She talks about being a…
COVID-19 story by Jelissa Edwards, August 7, 2020
Jelissa Edwards shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes how life has changed for her family, including both the challenges and rewards of spending more time with her kids, as well as changes in visitation policies…
COVID-19 story by Holly Cohn, July 4, 2020
Holly Cohn shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She speaks primarily about her sister, who was one of the first people in Madison diagnosed with COVID-19, and how the virus has impacted her family physically and emotionally.…
COVID-19 story by Nikyra McCann, August 31, 2020
Nikyra McCann shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. Her father, now recovered, was diagnosed with COVID-19; she describes the severity of his illness, and what it was like to have to quarantine and not see him during that…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, August 5, 2020
An anonymous narrator shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. As a Hmong American, she describes the challenges of encountering racist attitudes when she goes out in public and how these experiences compound the anxiety she…
COVID-19 story by TaiKiah Phillips, October 20, 2020
TaiKiah Phillips shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison, as well as Arizona. She talks about how the lack of guidelines and support for seeking healthcare during the early days of the pandemic led to losing her job. She…
COVID-19 story by Marisol Gonzalez, October 22, 2020
Marisol Gonzalez shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. Posing the question, "Does the pandemic help us to be more human?", Marisol describes supporting her young daughter through an incident where she witnessed…
COVID-19 story by Brian Benford, November 5, 2020
Brian Benford shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He describes the experience of running a grassroots campaign for Wisconsin State Senate in August 2020, and how the pandemic influenced both his decision to run and his…
COVID-19 story by Dana Stokes, November 13, 2020
Dana Stokes shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about how abruptly all of her plans changed in February and March, when hiring freezes halted a job opportunity and her kids were at home with her full-time. She…
COVID-19 story by Bresha Green, November 14, 2020
Bresha Green shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about going to the ER with flu symptoms in January 2020, before COVID-19 testing was available, and noting how strange it seemed that both the waiting room and…
COVID-19 story by Sarina Benford, November 17, 2020
Sarina Benford shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes a potential brush with the virus early in February, when her 6-month-old son had a severe cough and fever and passed it on to Sarina and her partner, who both…
COVID-19 story by James Hodge, January 5, 2021
James Hodge shares his experience as a high school student during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He describes what it was like when his school shut down abruptly in March, and the challenges of online classes. He talks about losing touch with…
COVID-19 story by Paris Foster, January 12, 2021
Paris Foster shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about how the pandemic has challenged and motivated her to take life more seriously, by participating in the UW Odyssey program, looking after her health, and…
COVID-19 story by Sharisse Hancock, January 15, 2021
Sharisse Hancock shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about the financial hardships her family has experienced throughout the pandemic. She describes an incident of COVID exposure, and reflects on how quarantine…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, January 19, 2021
An anonymous narrator shares their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. They talk about how, despite feeling anxieties about the news cycle and the spread of COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic, their lifestyle changed for the better…
COVID-19 story by Derrick Allen, February 11, 2021
Derrick Allen shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He talks about getting laid off from two jobs early on in the pandemic, and how that affected his mental and physical health. He shares that around that same time, he was…
COVID-19 story by Jayda Woods, February 11, 2021
Jayda Woods shares her experience as a high school student during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes what it was like when school shut down, during her junior year, and shares some of the challenges of virtual learning as well as her…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous Addict in Recovery, January 29, 2021
An anonymous addict in long term recovery shares their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. They talk about the challenges and new opportunities that have resulted from the pandemic, including the loss of human contact and meeting…
COVID-19 story by Eunice Conley, February 18, 2021
Eunice Conley shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She starts by talking about the beginning of the pandemic and the information that was being shared, how it seemed like another flu. She then talks about how her family…
COVID-19 story by Kendra Greendeer, March 9, 2021
Kendra Greendeer shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about experiencing pregnancy for the first time and describes how the pandemic disrupted the home birth she had envisioned for her daughter, Caaxota. Kendra…
COVID-19 story by Pierson White, March 5, 2021
Pierson White shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He describes the many ways in which his life changed, starting with his contact with what was possibly one of the earliest cases in Wisconsin. After his school shut down…
COVID-19 story by Kiana Beaudin, March 5, 2021
Kiana Beaudin shares her experience as Executive Director of Health for the Ho-Chunk Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about working between various agencies and partners to institute protective measures, including writing the…
Kiana Beaudin
Photograph of narrator Kiana Beaudin.
COVID-19 story by Ron Burford, March 17, 2021
Ron Burford shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He talks about how the early months of the pandemic affected his mental health and forced him to deal with underlying emotions and trauma. He speaks about building up a…
COVID-19 story by Bettye Emmanuel, March 11, 2021
Bettye Emmanuel shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes her challenges as a lab technician and mother of four. Her story starts with difficulties at school prior to the pandemic and the family's transition to…
COVID-19 story by Teresa Téllez-Giron, March 12, 2021
Teresa Téllez-Giron shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes the importance of extended family gatherings in her culture and the emotional toll of limiting contact when the pandemic hit. She shares how her mental…
COVID-19 story by James Latimer, December 8, 2020
Percussionist, Professor Emeritus in the UW-Madison School of Music, and current director of the Capitol City Band, James Latimer shares his knowledge about the role that music plays in our lives. In this interview, he discusses how COVID-19 has…
COVID-19 story by Jen Rubin, April 21, 2021
Jen Rubin shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about having loved ones spread out across various COVID hotspots during the spring of 2020, strategizing about how to bring her daughter home from her east-coast…
Oral history interview with Chris Wagner
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…
Photo of Chris Wagner with Amelia Royko and Richard Davis
Photo of Chris Wagner with Amelia Royko and Richard Davis, who performed at the South Madison Library-Harambee Center
Photo of Madison Public Library holiday parade float, 1990s
Photo of Madison Public Library holiday parade float, 1990s
Photo of Chris Wagner with Florentina Richards, The Mitten Lady, 1997
Chris Wagner with Florentina Richards, The Mitten Lady, who made mittens and hats for kids in South Madison.
Photo of Chris Wagner dressed up as Miss Marple for Mystery Book Party, 1990s
Photo of Chris Wagner dressed up as Miss Marple for Mystery Book Party, 1990s
Photo of Chris Wagner at book signing with Amnesty International, 2012
Photo of Chris Wagner at book signing in conjunction with Amnesty International, 2012
Oral history interview with Beatrice Chatman
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…
Photo of Beatrice Chatman's childhood home on 2000 Fisher Street in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Beatrice Chatman's childhood home on 2000 Fisher Street in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Beatrice Chatman, age 4
Beatrice Chatman at 4 years old, holding a bunny rabbit that she caught.
Photo of Beatrice Chatman and churchgoers at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Johnson St. in 1949
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.
Newspaper clipping featuring Beatrice Chatman and handmade doll
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.
Photo of Beatrice Chatman in 1966
Beatrice Chatman in 1966
Oral history interview with Chuck Lane
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…
Photo of Chuck Lane and his parents
Chuck Lane and his parents, of family business Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chuck Lane's parents and grandmother
Chuck Lane's parents and grandmother, of family business Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of Chuck Lane's parents
Chuck Lane's parents, former owners of family business Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of baker ceramic statue in Lane's Bakery
Baker ceramic statue in Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
Oral history interview with David Smith
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…
Photo of David Smith
Photo of David Smith, pastor in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of David Smith, Franklin Elementary School, 1969
David Smith is pictured second row-left in his first grade Franklin Elementary School class photo.
Photo of newspaper clipping featuring David Smith at protest, 1992
David Smith is featured in a Wisconsin State Journal article at a protest in May, 1992 over the acquittal in the Rodney King trial.
Photo of David Smith as a child
Photo of David Smith as a child
Oral history interview with Kara O'Connor, Rae Rocca, and Elizabeth Heinrichs
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…
Photo of "The Greenbush Matriarchs"
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
Photo of Rachel Rocca
Photo of Rachel Rocca, an Italian immigrant who built a home in the Greenbush neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Photo of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca
Photo of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca, an Italian immigrant who lived in Madison, Wisconsin.
Photo of Rachel Rocca with her three children, John, Rose, and James
Photo of Rachel Rocca, an Italian immigrant in Madison, Wisconsin, with her three children, John, Rose, and James.
Photo of clothing wring washer found in home built in 1923, Madison
Photo of clothing wring washer found in home built in 1905, in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo of tombstone of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca
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…
Photo of Elizabeth Heinrichs, Kara O'Connor, and Rae Rocca
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…