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Chapter 9: Transportation and Industry Change Wisconsin

Supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
Chapter 9 supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 11 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. speaking to a large crowd from the Wisconsin State Capitol steps. This speech marked the end of his independent campaign for the...
Photograph

Robert M. La Follette, Sr., as University Student

Date: 1879
Description: Stereograph portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., taken during his senior year at the University of Wisconsin.
Photograph

Phillip La Follette Addressing the Legislature

Date: 1931
Description: Elevated view of Governor Phillip La Follette addressing the Legislature.
Photograph

Theodore Roosevelt

Date: 1918
Description: Full-length portrait of Theodore Roosevelt.
Postcard

Theodore Roosevelt with Art Smith

Date: 1915
Description: Former President Theodore Roosevelt with pilot Art Smith and his Curtiss Pusher at the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
Photograph

Mr. and Mrs. Robert La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1925
Description: Snapshot of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr., and Belle Case La Follette taken shortly before his death.
Photograph

Two Progressives Carrying Torches

Date: 11 03 1934
Description: Otto Burmeister, Middleton, and E.J. Onstad, Madison, carrying kerosene torches which will be used in a Progressive party torchlight parade that evening.
Photograph

Progressive Convention

Date: 05 19 1934
Description: Crowd of delegates and guests at the Progressive Convention in the armory, held to launch a new Progressive Party.
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Five Men Active in Progressive Movement

Date: 01 06 1931
Description: Five men who were active in the Progressive Movement are standing in front of the Capital Times building, 302 East Washington Avenue. L to R: Louis Davlin,...
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Roosevelt and Pinchot

Date: 1907
Description: Theodore Roosevelt in top hat and Gifford Pinchot aboard the Mississippi.
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Robert La Follette, Sr., Speaking to Crowd

Date: 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr., speaking to a crowd with his arms spread wide for emphasis. This photograph is thought to have been taken during the 1924 presi...
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Robert M. La Follette, Jr. and his father, Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1924
Description: Portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., on the right, in discussion with his son, Robert M. La Follette, Jr. This photograph was taken during the same yea...
Print

Progressive Emancipation Bond

Date: 1924
Description: "Progressive Emancipation Bond" certificate for contributions to the Progressive Party for the 1924 presidential campaign in which La Follette was running ...
Photograph

Robert M. La Follette, Sr., as University Student - Anaglyph

Date: 1879
Description: Stereograph portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., taken during his senior year at the University of Wisconsin.
Photograph

La Follette Papers Opened

Date: 06 26 1954
Description: Four relatives of Senator Robert M. "Fighting Bob" La Follette look over the collection of his personal papers which were presented and opened at the Wisco...
Drawing

Progressive Party, Symbol

Date: 
Description: Symbol submitted to the state of Wisconsin for trademark registration by The National Progressives of America. Description is insignia says: "The represent...
Historical Essay

Glass Used by Teddy Roosevelt after Assassination Attempt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Historical Essay

The Progressive Era: 1895-1925

A Short History of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

La Follette, Belle Case (1859-1931)

This woman was the wife of "Fighting Bob" La Follette. Read about her influence in politics, specifically in the woman's suffrage and pacifist's movements.

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