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| Name | Henry Walter Maier |
| Date of birth | 1918-02-17 |
| Date of death | 1994-07-17 |
| Place of birth | Dayton, Ohio |
| Place of death | Delafield, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Dates in office | 1960-1988 |
| Mayor number | 42 |
| Succeeded | Frank P. Zeidler
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| Succeeded by | John Olof Norquist
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| Biography | Born February 17, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and holds Masters Degree in political science from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Served as naval officer in the Pacific during World War II. Elected to the State Senate in 1950 and served as Democratic minority leader from 1953 to 1960 when he was elected mayor. In 1964, re-elected by the largest plurality in local history. Nationally active in urban affairs, he was elected president of the American Municipal Association in 1964. Served longest mayoral term in Milwaukee history, 28 years. Instrumental in downtown renewal, establishment of the Dept. of City Development, and Summerfest. Second marriage to Karen Lamb in 1976. |
| Description | Photo of Henry W Maier and a girl scout eating Girl Scout Cookies. |
| Note/Transcript | Mayor Maier sampling girl scout cookies, 4/19/61; Newspaper clipping: Ah-h-h-h, Girl Scout Cookies! Mayor Maier samples--and obviously approves of--the two kinds of cookies to be sold by the Girl Scouts. The little saleslady is Nancy Rehfeldt, 9, of 2526 W. Vine St., of Brownie Troop 1228, Walnut St. School. They met in the mayor's office Tuesday afternoon as the city's chief executive proclaimed April 21-28 as Girl Scout Cookie Week in Milwaukee to Nancy's delight. |
| Subject | Mayors -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
Milwaukee (Wis.) -- Biography
Maier, Henry Walter, 1918-1994.
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Girl Scouts -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
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| Relation | Maier,HenryW0009.jpg |
| Date of photo | 1961-04-19 |
| Creator | Milwaukee Journal |
| Donor | Milwaukee Journal |
| Type | Still image |
| Format | Black and white photograph |
| Collection | Historic Portrait Collection |
| Rights | All rights reserved © Milwaukee Public Library |
| Language | English |
| Submitting Institution | Milwaukee Public Library |
| Order form | http://www.mpl.org/coldfusion/email_digital_rw.cfm |
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