History

Today in history (Gloucester Daily Times)

16 May 2008

Today's Highlight in History: On May 16, 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented during a banquet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The movie "Wings" won best production, while Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor were named best actor and best actress.

DNR will discuss Winnebago System history, management (Fond du Lac Reporter)

16 May 2008

MENASHA Arthur Techlow III, a Department of Natural Resources local lakes expert, will discuss management and history of the Winnebago water system on May 20.

Portland native an unlikely protector of Williamson County's history (Austin American-Statesman)

16 May 2008

It's not a stretch to say that David Hollingsworth isn't who comes to mind when you think of a typical Williamson County history buff.