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Military Spending

Date: 1995
Description: During his meetings with constituents Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin often used charts and graphs to make his points about public policy issues. He...
Photograph

Watching TV

Date: 04 1991
Description: Man watching a program on a large television. In front of him is a TV tray. There is a VCR on top of the television. Although unidentified it is likely tha...
Photograph

Maid of Honor's Dress

Date: 08 16 1975
Description: Maid of Honor before the wedding.
Historical Essay

Dubay (Dube), John Baptiste (1810-1887)

Fur Trader and Murderer
Biography of pioneer fur trader John Baptiste Dubay.
Historical Essay

Ellis, Albert Gallatin (1800-1885)

Teacher, Newspaperman and Politician
Biography of teacher, newspaperman and politician Albert Gallatin Ellis.
Historical Essay

Carver Grant

Brief description of the Carver Grant, a hypothetical tract of land that would have included much of northwestern Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Pearl Harbor through Wisconsin Eyes

Witnesses Tell Their Stories
Learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor through these firsthand accounts from Wisconsinites who were there when it happened.
Historical Essay

Jose Canseco Baseball Card

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baseball card featuring Jose Canseco of the Madison Muskies, published by Larry Fritsch Cards, Inc, Stevens Point, WI, 1983. (Museum object #1984.156.13)
Historical Essay

Governor Dreyfus's Red Vest

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Red velveteen vest worn by Wisconsin Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus, c. 1975. (Museum object #1982.450.15)
Historical Essay

3100 Gallon 'Bright Beer' Tank

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)
Historical Essay

Suzy Favor Hamilton's Olympic Track Shoes

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Pair of Nike running spikes worn by Suzy Favor Hamilton during the 2000 track season. (Museum object #2006.110.1A-B)
Historical Essay

19th-Century Immigration and Growth

A Short History of Wisconsin
Read about immigration and economic growth in 19th-century Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
Map or Atlas

City of Stevens Point County Seat of Portage County

Date: 1910
Description: This map of Stevens Point shows the Wisconsin River, labeled plat additions, numbered lots, and some land ownership. An inset map in the bottom left corner...
Map or Atlas

City of Stevens Point and Environs

Date: 1971
Description: This map of Stevens Point shows labeled streets and selected points of interest: "Holiday Inn," "Westernberger's Gifts," "Ralph L. Banke MLS Realtor," "Gol...
Map or Atlas

Zoning Map Stevens Point Wisconsin

Date: 1920
Description: This map shows zoning in the city of Stevens Point. Streets are labeled and the upper right hand corner features a "Legend & Summary Of Zoning Regulations"...
Map or Atlas

Village of Stevens Point Portage County Wisconsin

Date: 1852
Description: This map of Stevens Point shows lot numbers, land reservations for steam saw mill, and Shaurette Mills. The top right features an inset map: Sec. 31 & 32, ...
Photograph

Ellis Home

Date: 1880
Description: Shingled frame residence of A.G. Ellis. Children and adults are posed on the front porch, and on a balcony above.

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