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Historical Essay

Paquette, Pierre (1796-1836)

Trader, Scout and Interpreter
Biography of biracial Indian and European trader, scout and interpreter Pierre Paquette.
Historical Essay

Brown, Olympia 1835-1926

Suffragist and Minister
Biography of suffragist and Universalist minister Olympia Brown, the first female minister in America.
Historical Essay

Bailey, Col. Joseph (1826-1867)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Lumberman
Brief biography of Col. Joseph Bailey, the lumberman famous for his creative application of dams during the failed Civil War Red River Campaign of 1864.
Historical Essay

Turner, Frederick Jackson 1861-1932

Professor, Author and Historian
Biography of professor and author Frederick Jackson Turner who shaped American history research
Historical Essay

Crelie, Joseph 1773-1866

Pioneer and Hoaxer
Biography of Prairie du Chien pioneer and Wisconsin's "oldest man," Joseph Crelie.
Historical Essay

Bartlett, Tommy (1914-1998)

This Milwaukeean's prolific life in the entertainment business helped transform the Wisconsin Dells into the major tourist destination it is today.
Historical Essay

Guppey, Gen. Joshua J. (1820-1893)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Politician
Historical Essay

Lewis, Gov. James Taylor (1819-1904)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, 9th Governor of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Gale, Zona, 1874-1938

Pulitzer Prize for Drama
This novelist based much of her writings on her hometown of Portage, Wisconsin. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
Historical Essay

Muir, John (1838-1914)

Conservationist, Writer, Explorer
Learn about the conservationist who was instrumental in the creation of Yosemite National Park. This article contains links to several primary sources.

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