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Stanton W. Mead (1900-1988), the former president and chairman of Consolidated Papers Inc. in Wisconsin Rapids was born in Rockford, Illinois. His early education was in Wisconsin Rapids schools. Leaving the city, he attended Hotchkiss Preparatory School prior to enrollment in Yale University.
Stanton W. Mead (1900-1988) Inducted September 5, 1986. Plaque Engraving: In recognition of more than 60 years of dedication to the paper industry and Wisconsin forests. A pioneer in industrial forestry, he has been on the board of Consolidated Papers, Inc., since 1927. He retired as Chairman in 1971.
The Mead Family Foundation was formed by Gilbert and Jaylee Mead in 1989, after the passing of Gilbert’s father, Stanton W. Mead. Gilbert Mead’s professional passions led him away from the family-controlled business, Wisconsin-based, Consolidated Papers, Inc., and into science.
Nestled in the Little Eau Pleine River valley, the George W. Mead Wildlife Area encompasses over 33,000 acres of open marshes, hardwood and aspen forests and grasslands. Mead is one of the largest wildlife areas in Wisconsin, comprising the most extensive contiguous state ownership of wildlife lands. Two conifer bog state natural areas ...
Sep 22, 2020 · George and Ruth Mead had two sons and a daughter: Stanton Witter Mead, Walter Langworthy Mead and Emily Mead Baldwin. Both Stanton and Walter Mead returned to Wisconsin Rapids from...
- Caitlin Shuda
Friends of the Mead/McMillan Wildlife Areas. Nestled in the valley of the Little Eau Pleine River, the George W. Mead Wildlife Area contains over 33,000 acres of wetlands, forests and grasslands. On April 10, 1959, Stanton Mead, gifted 20,000 acres to the state of Wisconsin to be used for a wildlife refuge.
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The Friends of the Mead/McMillan Association, Inc., is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to furthering wildlife education and management at the George W. Mead and McMillan Marsh Wildlife Areas.
