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Historical Essay

Reaume, Charles 1752-1821

Judge
Brief biography of legendary judge Charles Reaume.
Historical Essay

African Americans in Wisconsin

Brief history of African Americans in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Cranberry Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the cranberry industry in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Commercial Fruit Production

Read about the trials and tribulations of commercial fruit production in Wisconsin from 1854 until the early 20th century.
Historical Essay

Cheesemaking in Wisconsin

Brief history of cheesemaking in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Granger Gourd

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Ceremonial container made from a gourd, presented to Wisconsin Governor William R. Taylor, 1874. (Museum object #1993.53)
Historical Essay

Hoard, William Dempster, 1836-1918

Father of the Wisconsin Dairy Industry, Wisconsin Governor
Find out about the Wisconsin governor who championed for high standards in the dairy industry and founded the State Dairyman's Association.

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