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Historical Essay

Oshkosh, Chief (1795-1858)

Chief of the Menominee Indians
Biography of Menominee Indian chief Oshkosh.
Historical Essay

Forest Fires in Wisconsin

A list of Wisconsin's notable forest fires.
Historical Essay

Adventists in Wisconsin

Read about the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other Adventist goups in Wisconsin in the 19th century, including the Scandinavian adventist communities.
Historical Essay

Spreading Like Wildfire: Wisconsin's Forest Fires

Discover the overlooked history of Wisconsin's deadly wildfires, including the 1871 disaster that killed 1,500 people.
Historical Essay

Jones, Nellie Kedzie, 1858-1956

Pioneer in Home Economics
This woman served as the first female professor at Kansas State Agricultural College. Read about her role as state leader of the Home Economics Extension.

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