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The exact years this basketball jersey was used are unknown, but from the construction and materials, it appears to be from the 1950’s. It represents the many successful Waukesha High School Suburban Conference basketball teams of the time. The 1954…

This double-balance scale was used by the Biology Department of Carroll University during the 1960’s. Dr. Bruce MacIntyre, who donated the scale, is a 1963 Carroll graduate, who became a Biology Professor from 1968 to 2005.

The oldest four year…

This ink drawing, meticulously crafted by artist Dennis Siemans, was presented to principal William Hempel on June 1, 1986 at 2:00. It was the last official event held at the Old Blair School. Copies of the drawing were given as souvenirs to students…

The brick Barstow School built in 1917, and expanded in 1929, was first known as the Park School when it joined the city school system. The early 20th century saw a population boom, with industries in the city attracting migrants and new immigrant…

This letterman’s sweater belonged to William F. Baumgart, Waukesha High School class of 1938. Popularized first by university athletics teams, letterman sweaters, and later jackets, became a common sight at campuses across the country by the 20th…

The Wisconsin Industrial School for Boys began as a progressive reform school, founded in 1857 as the House of Refuge for juvenile delinquents, orphans, or destitute children. The school was located on W. College Ave, and initially served both girls…