Summary Information
Paul P. Banker Papers
1958-1961
- Banker, Paul P., 1884-1962
Whitewater Mss H
0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)
UW-Whitewater Library / Whitewater Area Research Ctr. (Map)
Papers of Banker, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, including clippings, correspondence, and essays dealing with Fort Atkinson local history and with German-Americans in Wisconsin, with photographs relating to the essays.
English
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Biography/History
Paul P. Banker was born August 9, 1884 in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School, and the University of Wisconsin. After receiving his degree, Banker worked at various occupations in the west and midwest: he was a county agricultural agent in Montana, an agricultural extension worker in South Dakota, and a high school teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools in Richland, Michigan.
In the late 1930's, Banker returned to Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, to assume management of the Banker family's farm. He retired shortly after World War II, but retained an active interest in farming. In the first year of his retirement he became an agricultural advisor to the Wisconsin veterans of World War II. Mr. Banker died in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, July 20, 1962.
Scope and Content Note
The Paul P. Banker Papers consist of correspondence, 1958, July - 1961, February, arranged chronologically by months, essays, clippings, and photographs relating to the essays. The original manuscript essays deal with Wisconsin local history and are arranged alphabetically by title. The essays deal with Fort Atkinson local history and German-Americans in Wisconsin.
Administrative/Restriction Information
Presented by Paul P. Banker, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, July, 1958 and February, 1961.
Processed by L.R.H., October 22, 1965.
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Correspondence, 1958 July - 1961 Feb.
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Manuscripts, A-Z
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Clippings and Photographs
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