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Historical Essay

Hmong in Wisconsin

Bries explanation of Hmong communities in Wisconsin.
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Quarrying Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the quarrying industry in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Wausau, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Wausau, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

The History of Recall Elections in Wisconsin

Read an account of the history of recall elections in Wisconsin. This article also includes a Wisconsin recall timeline and citations of scholarly sources.
Historical Essay

Wau

Read about the possible historic origins of the frequently used syllable "wau" in the geographic names of Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

The Search for Wisconsin's First Priest

A Priest Follows Another Priest's 300-Year-Old Path to Death
Learn how Rev. A. A. A. Schmirler traced the path Fr. Rene Menard took in 1661 down northern Wisconsin's rivers to the likely spot of his death.
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20th Century Immigration

The History of Modern Immigration in Wisconsin
Discover the economic and cultural changes that brought new immigrants to Wisconsin in the 20th century.

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