Wau Bun is the
Winnebago Indian word for
"The Early Day."
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Wau Bun Chapter members have continued interest in and aid to the
operation of the Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters historic site.
Mrs. T. H. Sanderson had long wished to preserve one of the
district school buildings that were being abandoned as the victims of
school consolidation. In 1960 the Garrison School,
a school of the
early settlers dating back to 1850, became available. Knowing
that the Wisconsin Society was heavily involved in mortgage payments
on the Curator's Cottage, Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson and Mr. and Mrs.
Tennant, established a personal fund for the Garrison School.
With
the consent of the Wisconsin Society they moved it to the Surgeons Quarters
grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Harris of Racine, Mrs. Carl J. Kohler
of Sheboygan Chapter and Mrs. Henry S. Jones of Marshfield Chapter
also contributed to the fund. Benjamin Tallmadge Chapter of Milwaukee,
led by sculptress Mrs. Mortimer Allen, made a significant contribution
in the shape of appropriately dressed mannequins. It was a three year
job to get the school ready, but in 1963 it was opened to the public.
However, other repairs and acquisition of more equipment were
considered essential, as the donors wished to present it to the State
Society in perfect condition and free of debt. Its presentation and
dedication were events of Flag Day, 1966.
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