Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections
Filter: Categories of Wisconsin History Essays
Filter: County of Washington
| History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
| A brief description of the violent attacks that ensued after the Civil War military draft began in Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
|---|
| The components of the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery regiment were spread throughout the South during the war. |
| Magician and Showman |
|---|
| Brief biography of Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to West Bend, Wisconsin. |
| Beyond Beer and Brats |
|---|
| Explore the history of Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin. |
| A Popular Speaker Sways Opinion |
|---|
| Discover the connection between P.T. Barnum and the 1853 statewide referendum on liquor sales. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Evacuation Route road sign used to direct Milwaukee, Wisconsin residents out of town in the event of a potential nuclear bomb detonation, installed 1955-19 |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Nativity scene creche set assembled and used by a Polish-American family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin beginning around 1895. (Museum accession #2007.100) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Bowling shirt designed, made and worn by Earlene Fuller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c. 1995. (Museum object #2008.176.5) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Bandana featuring music score for campaign song "We Want Teddy," used at a Milwaukee campaign rally for Theodore Roosevelt, 1912. (Museum object #1970.204) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| United States Senate campaign banner for Milwaukee Socialist Congressman Victor L. Berger, April 1918. (Museum object #1992.168) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Red velveteen vest worn by Wisconsin Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus, c. 1975. (Museum object #1982.450.15) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Toy-Moulds set made by the Make-A-Toy Co. and used by the Asmuth family of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1930s. (Museum object #1962.228.30,A-U) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Military draft raffle drum used to select draftee names in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the Civil War, 1863-1864. (Museum object #1966.174) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| "Welcome" sign used to decorate lamp posts in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the 1957 World Series. (Museum object #2007.68.1) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Milwaukee Light Guard coat worn by Captain John C. Starkweather, 1858-1861. (Museum object #1957.282) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| "Bright beer" storage tank by Dunck Tank Works, Milwaukee, c 1910. Used by Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, c 1915-1995.(Museum object #2007.83.2) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Early woman's "Kewtie" brand razor purchased in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1940s. (Museum object #1976.392.43) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| Sholes & Glidden typewriter developed by Christopher Latham Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and marketed c. 1874. (Museum object #1964.31) |
If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.
Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: