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Historical Essay

Old Abe, the War Eagle

Civil War Mascot, 8th Wisconsin Infantry
Read about the war eagle who served as the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry. This article contains links to original documents, images, and accounts.
Historical Essay

Dawes, Col. Rufus R. (1838-1899)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Author
Learn about the Colonel who kept detailed accounts of several important battles of the Civil War.
Historical Essay

Quiner, Edwin Bryant (1816-1868)

Wisconsin Civil War Historian and Author
Read about the man who wrote the most cited book on Wisconsin's involvement in the Civil War. This article includes several links to his work.

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