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| Date: | 1935 |
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| Description: | Two hand-colored maps of the area comprising the town of Millston (Plats of Townships 20 and 21 north, range 2 west), Jackson County, Wisconsin, showing 40... |
| Date: | 1961 |
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| Description: | Governor Nelson seated and speaking into microphones about his Outdoor Recreation Action Program (ORAP), the 1961 proposal for Wisconsin land purchase and ... |
| Date: | 1965 |
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| Description: | Gaylord Nelson, squatting, and holding a freshly planted tree. He is surrounded by a Burlington County, New Jersey work crew employed in conservation work ... |
| Date: | 08 21 1929 |
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| Description: | A letter written by Aldo Leopold addressed to M.B. Olbrich. |
| Date: | 1941 |
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| Description: | This map covers the area of Lincoln and Oneida counties, and part of Marathon county and includes a location map and legend. The bottom left margin reads: ... |
| Learn about the history of the Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters in Vilas County |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Trunk used by Werner Brunner while working on Civilian Conservation Corps projects in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 1934-1935.(Museum object #1990.165.26,A) |
| The People who Shaped the Movement |
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| Discover how a 19th century Scottish farm boy and many other devoted citizens created the conservation movement in Wisconsin. |
| A Brief Introduction |
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| A brief history of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. Visit the links to learn more about Menominee history, culture and community. |
| Wisconsin's First Scientist |
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| Read about Wisconsin's first scientist. Learn about his achievements; including his scientific writings, and his work as an engineer and land surveyor. |
| Father of Wildlife Ecology |
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| Learn about the man whose focus on the philosophy of conservation would inspire the environmental movement during the mid-20th century. |
| Conservationist, Writer, Explorer |
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| Learn about the conservationist who was instrumental in the creation of Yosemite National Park. This article contains links to several primary sources. |
| Date: | 11 28 1960 |
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| Description: | A group of Van Hise school 7th graders watch a working model of a paper-making factory as they tour the Papermobile. The Papermobile is a 35-foot trailer h... |
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| Description: | A building, surrounded in deep snow, used by Wisconsin forest rangers of district 8, perhaps in northern Wisconsin. The building includes two sets of close... |
| Date: | 1912 |
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| Description: | Group portrait of twelve men posing on the steps and porch of a building, probably forest rangers. The men are wearing a variety of clothing, including a b... |
| Date: | 12 01 1911 |
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| Description: | An elevated view from hill of Pokegama Camp at Spider Lake. Caption reads: "Pokegama Camp, Spider Lake, Mercer, Wis." |
| Date: | 1950 |
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| Description: | Wisconsin Historical Marker near Trout Lake. The marker recognizes the first ever forest patrol flight. The marker text reads: "FIRST FOREST PATROL FLI... |
| Date: | 1913 |
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| Description: | View towards tower, with a man standing on the platform on the top. This postcard has a handwritten notation on the back: "One of the first forest protecti... |
| Date: | 1941 |
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| Description: | This photograph of downed trees and branches is annotated, possibly by C.L. Harrington: "A fire hazard at this date Feb 28 '41. I have salvaged all or ab... |
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