ackground to writing The University of Wisconsin: A History, 1848-1925; Starting University Archives; Cooperation with departments; Problems with sources; Highlights of UW history; Relationship with Legislature; Important presidents and faculty; Charles Van Hise presidency; Curriculum and research; Women and UW; Origins of Wisconsin Idea, tradition of faculty governance and academic freedom; Richard Ely trial and sifting and winnowing statement; Libel suit against book.