Charles McCarthy (progressive)
Charles McCarthy (June 29, 1873 – March 26, 1921) was an American political scientist, public administrator, Progressive reformer, and briefly, a college football coach. He is credited with founding the first legislative reference library in the United States. McCarthy was active in policy formation, with special interests in agricultural cooperatives and adult and vocational education. He authored The Wisconsin Idea, a summary of Progressive philosophy and thinking.
Charles McCarthy | |
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McCarthy pictured in The Pandora 1898, Georgia yearbook | |
| Born | June 29, 1873 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 1921 (aged 47) Prescott, Arizona, U.S. |
| Organization | Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau |
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