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The Milwaukee Origin of Chief Noc-A-Homa

By MPL Staff on Aug 7, 2016 9:24 AM

Milwaukee Public Library once fielded the question of who played the Braves’ Chief Noc-A-Homa mascot in Milwaukee. But what if the mascot wasn't originally called Chief Noc-A-Homa? Articles from The Milwaukee Journal emerged with the answer.

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Treasures of the Rare Books Room: Becoming Flight

By MPL Staff on Apr 2, 2016 9:45 AM

One of the interesting features of this production is that the reader must unfold a nest-like set of folded passages to gain access to the text. Becoming Flight is evidence of the fine craftsmanship of local writers, artists, and printers.

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Treasures of the Rare Books Room: Oscar Wilde

By MPL Staff on Feb 1, 2016 10:18 AM

Oscar Wilde, a London writer from the late-Victorian period, may be best known for his plays, yet he wrote extensively in other forms as well, for both children and adults. The Krug Rare Books Room includes a small selection of Oscar Wilde works.

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