First Woman Notary Public |
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Discover the story of Wisconsin's first woman notary public Louise Williams who provided legal counsel for southern Wisconsin after the Civil War. |
The Remarkable History of the Telephone |
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Learn how Wisconsin resident Richard Valentine's invention would change the world |
The Story of Jonathan Walker, Abolitionist |
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Discover the story of Jonathan Walker, "Slave Stealer." |
The Conflict of Modern and Traditional Medicine |
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Discover the history of smallpox in Wisconsin and the public's reaction against hospitalization |
A Real-life Adventurer From the Dairy State |
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Was Beloit's Roy Chapman Andrews the real life model for Indiana Jones? |
The Clash of U.S Law and Indian Legal Tradition |
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Learn how the trial of Menominee Chief Oshkosh, one of the most famous in Wisconsin history, pitted Indian traditional justice against white man's law. |
An Insubordinate General Educates his Superiors |
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Discover how Milwaukee's General William Mitchell was charged for insubordination when he warned the U.S. military of an impending new threat. |
It's not What You Might Think |
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Discover the historical evidence of the first Thanksgiving. |
The Path of a Fur Trader and Fort Builder |
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Learn more about Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle and his impact on our history. |
Two Lawyers Spur Abolitionist Reform and Universal Voting Rights |
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Learn how Byron Paine and Halbert E. Paine used the power of law for radical abolitionist reform in mid-19th century Wisconsin. |
Wisconsin's Brigham Young |
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Discover the history of early Mormon leader James J. Strang, self-proclaimed successor to Joseph Smith. |
All-American Girls Baseball League Thrives During World War II |
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The story of the All-American Girls Baseball League that thrilled fans for 12 seasons in cities and towns including Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee. |
Learn about the rise of Wisconsin Dells tourism, and read about the creation and collapse of the man-made river it was founded on. |
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