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Historical Essay

Grignon, Augustin (1780-1860)

Fur Trader
Brief bio of Augustin Grignon, a fur trader who ran a gristmill and flour mill at Kaukauna.
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Aviation in Wisconsin

Brief history of aviation in Wisconsin.
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Manufacturing in Wisconsin

Brief history of manufacturing in Wisconsin.
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Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement Company

Brief history of the Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement Company.
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Lumbering in Wisconsin

Brief history of lumbering in Wisconsin.
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Peshtigo Fire

Brief account of the Peshtigo Fire that, in 1871, destroyed in two hours a swath of forest 10 miles wide and 40 miles long.
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Hmong in Wisconsin

Bries explanation of Hmong communities in Wisconsin.
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Ice Harvesting Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the ice harvesting industry in Wisconsin.
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Belgians in Wisconsin

Brief history of Belgians in Wisconsin.
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Fishing Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the fishing industry in Wisconsin.
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Roads in Wisconsin (early)

Brief history of early roads in Wisconsin.
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Elections in Wisconsin

Brief history of elections in Wisconsin.
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Jews in Wisconsin

Brief history of Jews in Wisconsin.
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Catholics in Wisconsin

Brief history of Catholics in Wisconsin.
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Episcopals in Wisconsin

Brief history of Episcopals in Wisconsin.
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Temperance Movement in Wisconsin

Brief history of the temperance movement in Wisconsin.
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Germans in Wisconsin

Brief history of Germans in Wisconsin.
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Indian schools in Wisconsin

Brief history of Indian schools in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin (oldest cities and towns)

Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today.
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Fur Trade Factory System in Wisconsin

Brief history of the factory system (fur trade) in Wisconsin.

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