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Draper Manuscripts

Brief explanation of the importance of the manuscripts of Lyman Copeland Draper.
Historical Essay

Decorah Ho-Chunk Indian Family Genealogy

Brief biography of the Ho-Chunk Indian Family, Glory of the Morning Decorah and her children and grandchildren Spoon, Old, One-Eyed, and Waukon.
Historical Essay

Rolette, [Jean] Joseph 1781 - 1842

fur trader, pioneer land speculator
Brief biography of [Jean] Joseph Rolette (1781 - 1842).
Historical Essay

War of 1812 Cannonball

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Fragment of six-pound cannonball fired in battle between American and British forces on July 1814 at Prairie du Chien, Illinois Territory (now Wisconsin).
Historical Essay

Joseph Crelie, the Oldest Pioneer in Wisconsin

An Old Man's Tall Tale
Wisconsin pioneer Joseph Crelie was said to be 139 years old when he was exhibited to spectators in 1864. But how old was he really?

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