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| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Trinket box brought to Wisconsin by Norwegian immigrants, c. 1870. (Museum object #1993.6.2) |
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| Mid-nineteenth century violin converted into Hardanger fiddle by Knute Hellund, c. 1893. (Museum object #1973.56) |
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| Pysanky Ukrainian Easter egg decorated by Wisconsin artist Betty Pisio Christenson, 1980s. (Museum object #1996.118.356) |
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| Costume worn by Gary Ray Howards of Racine during the Jewish holiday of Purim, 1957. (Museum object #2003.20.2) |
| One Man's Journey from Slavery to Madison Business Owner to State Assembly Staff Member |
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| Learn about a freed slave's intriguing story as a barber serving Wisconsin's prominent politicians, and as a well-known, beloved face in the capital city. |
| An early view of how a large corporation marketed a valuable piece of technology provides insight into contemporary views of consumerism and industry. |
| Native American Photographs |
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| Collection of photographs documenting Native American life and the impact of federal government. |
| View images of regional singers and musicians from the Helene Stratman-Thomas folk music project. |
| Assimilation |
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| Discover how the government tried to assimilate Germans and Indians into their culture. |
| Explore Wisconsin folk objects and learn the stories behind them. |
| Explore a collection of decorated Easter eggs. |
| Speakers Bureau |
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| Liz Arbuckle is a WHS Outreach Program member and a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau. |
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