Madison Central High School World War II Scrapbook, 1941-1947 - Wisconsin Historical Society

Madison Central High School World War II scrapbook, 1941-1947
Wisconsin Historical Society
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Madison Central High School was located in Madison, WI from 1854-1969. This oversize scrapbook contains clippings and letters from former students serving in the armed forces between the years of 1941-1947. The clippings, letters, cards, and information represents students serving in all branches of the armed forces including the Army, Army Air Corps, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and others. The scrapbook was maintained by various student organizations. Not only does this scrapbook honor Madison WWII veterans, but it also serves as a memory of the student body of a Madison high school no longer in existence. The call number for this scrapbook is M81-428.



The Wisconsin Historical Society was founded in 1846, and is one of the largest, most active, and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. The Wisconsin Historical Society's mission is to "help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories." In addition to Wisconsin history, special focus areas include labor history, mass communications, social action, trans-Allegheny frontier, film and theater, and McCormick-International Harvester. It contains the largest collection of published and unpublished material documenting the history of North America outside of the Library of Congress. Its holdings can be searched online at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/.

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Entry compiled by: Emily Christopherson