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Albert Hart Sanford
b. 1866
A Wisconsin historian and teacher, he wrote clear, practical books that helped students understand American government, history, and agriculture. His work also grew out of deep local research, including an important history of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition
by James Alton James, Albert Hart Sanford
About the author
Born in Platteville, Wisconsin, on June 21, 1866, he trained as a teacher before graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1891 and from Harvard in 1894. He went on to become a history professor at the State College at La Crosse, where he built a long career in teaching and historical research.
He is known for writing educational books on American history, civics, and agriculture, including The Story of Agriculture in the United States. He also co-wrote A History of La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1841–1900, reflecting his strong interest in regional history and public education.
Archival records describe him not only as an author and professor, but also as an active figure in historical organizations in Wisconsin. He died on August 27, 1956, leaving behind work aimed at making history understandable and useful to ordinary readers and students.