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Historical Essay

Decorah Ho-Chunk Indian Family Genealogy

Brief biography of the Ho-Chunk Indian Family, Glory of the Morning Decorah and her children and grandchildren Spoon, Old, One-Eyed, and Waukon.
Historical Essay

Mining in Southwestern Wisconsin

A brief description of the history of mining operations in Southwestern Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Reformed Churches in Wisconsin

Brief history of the various reformed churches brought to Wisconsin by German and Dutch immigrants.
Historical Essay

Winnebago War (1827)

Brief description of the Winnebago War.
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Historical Details
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La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Beloit, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Green Bay, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Wausau, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Neenah, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Two Rivers, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Tomah, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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De Pere, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Black River Falls, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Dodge, Henry (1782-1867)

U.S. Senator, Frontiersman, Soldier
Brief biography of Henry Dodge (1782 - 1867).
Historical Essay

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Waukesha, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Native American Twilled Basket

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Cherokee twilled basket, probably traded to Wisconsin, mid 19th century. (Museum object #1955.1021)
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Ho-Chunk Hide Scraper

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Wooden handled hide scraper with steel blade made and used by Ho-Chunk Indians in Wisconsin in the early 20th century. (Museum object #1951.949)
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Ho-Chunk Eagle Feather Dance Staff

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Eagle feather dance staff used at 1933 World's Fair by Ho-Chunk dancers from the Wisconsin Dells. (Museum object #2001.49.1)

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