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Photo of 1029 Chandler Street, Madison, 2021
Photo of 1029 Chandler Street, a duplex home built by an Italian immigrant, Rachel Rocca, in the 1920s.
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…
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 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 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 Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca
Photo of Roca Benedetto, or Benedict Rocca, an Italian immigrant who lived in Madison, Wisconsin.
Photo of Rachel Rocca
Photo of Rachel Rocca, an Italian immigrant who built a home in the Greenbush neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
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
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 David Smith as a child
Photo of David Smith as a child
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, Franklin Elementary School, 1969
David Smith is pictured second row-left in his first grade Franklin Elementary School class photo.
Photo of David Smith
Photo of David Smith, pastor 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 baker ceramic statue in Lane's Bakery
Baker ceramic statue in 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 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 and his parents
Chuck Lane and his parents, of family business Lane's Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin
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 Beatrice Chatman in 1966
Beatrice Chatman in 1966
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 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.
Photo of Beatrice Chatman, age 4
Beatrice Chatman at 4 years old, holding a bunny rabbit that she caught.
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
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 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 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 Madison Public Library holiday parade float, 1990s
Photo of Madison Public Library holiday parade float, 1990s
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
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…
Photograph of Clara Franklin with sweet potato pie
A photograph of Clara Franklin holding two sweet potato pies in front of the Park Plaza Discount Center on Madison's South side.
Photograph of Linda Franklin and Bill Clingan, Memorial High School Prom Queen and King, 1972
Linda Franklin and Bill Clingan are pictured at the 1972 Memorial High School prom dance, when they were crowned Prom Queen and King.
Back cover for Wisconsin Singers album, "Once in a Lifetime"
The back cover of the Wisconsin Singers' album, "Once in a Lifetime." Includes song titles and notes.
Album cover, Wisconsin Singers, "Once in a Lifetime"
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.
Photograph of Franklin children outside Fisher Street house.
Children of the Franklin family outside of their family's house at 1905 Fisher Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
Photograph of Linda Franklin singing at Lee Dreyfus inaugural.
A photograph of Lee Dreyfus's inaugural celebration in Madison, Wisconsin in 1979. Linda Franklin sings the national anthem.
Photograph of Linda Franklin
Headshot of Linda Franklin.
Photograph of Penn Park Shelter
Penn Park shelter house, 2101 Fisher Street, near the Dane County Coliseum.
Photograph of "Stage Coach"
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.
Oral history interview with Linda Franklin
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,…
Photograph of Koltes & Esser Hardware
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.…
Photo of Penn Park shelter
Penn Park shelter house, 2101 Fisher Street, near the Dane County Coliseum.
Photo of Triangle Urban Renewal sign
Photograph of sign related to the urban renewal project upcoming in the Triangle / Greenbush neighborhood.
Photo of Diners at Chicken Shack Restaurant
Photograph of interior of Chicken Shack Restaurant, depicting diners at tables.
Photo of Dr. Richard Harris
Photograph of Dr. Richard Harris, headshot.
Oral history interview with Dr. Richard Harris
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…
Photo of 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.
Photo of Mona Adams Winston
Photograph of Mona Adams Winston, headshot.
Photo of 15 Lakeshore Court, Madison Wisconsin
Photograph of the Matthews-Adams-Winston family residence, located at 15 Lakeshore Court, Madison, Wisconsin.
Oral history interview with Mona Adams Winston
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…