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Figure 10: Annie Gordon Whitnall
in 1892, from The American Florist,
Convention Supplement, Volume 8,
No. 219, from www.archive.org
Figure 9: Charles B. Whitnall
in 1892, from The American
Florist, Convention
Supplement, Volume 8, No.
219, from www.archive.org
As well-respected business leaders, Charles and Annie, along with his
parents, were a part of the Milwaukee society and were often mentioned in the
personal columns for the parties they attended or had thrown, often providing
the decorations. The families were also part of many clubs and societies.
Across his lifetime, C.B. alone was active in the Masonic Organization, City
Club, Isaac Walton League, National Geographic, National Civic Association,
State Historical Society, American Institute of Park Executives, Milwaukee
School Board, and the School of Agriculture. 157 Annie Whitnall would become
active in Milwaukee Public schools and be elected to the Milwaukee Board
herself in the early 1900s. 158 In 1895, Charles, Annie, and Uncle William,
became founding members of the Milwaukee Ethical Society whose purpose
was to “develop the best intentions of the human mind with intelligent study
and investigation.” 159 Whitnall and his uncle would also join the Men’s Club,
157
“Undated Whitnall Biography” University of Wisconsin – Madison archives, 6.
158
Berger, 28
159
“Milwaukee Ethnical Society,” Milwaukee Journal, 15 September 1895.
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