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Feature Story

Thomas Blake

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Thomas Blake, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Feature Story

Michael Vang

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Michael Vang, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Feature Story

5 Exciting Moments in Milwaukee Bucks History

In celebration of the Bucks 2021 NBA Finals victory, we break down some of the franchise's biggest moments.
Feature Story

Mark Johnson Receives 2007 'Vince Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the hockey star, inducted in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, who both coached and played for the Univeristy of Wisconsin Ice Hockey team.
Feature Story

Michael Leckrone Receives 2010 'Spencer Tracy Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the prolific life of the man who has served as director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band for over 40 years.
Classroom Material

Chapter 11: New Opportunities, New Challenges

Supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
Chapter 11 supplemental materials for the 4th grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
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Babe Ruth

Date: 10 15 1934
Description: Babe Ruth, wearing a dressing gown, signing autographs from a train car during a stopover in Madison.
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Man Practicing Archery

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Description: Man holding bow during archery practice.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Crew Team

Date: 05 26 1931
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison crew team holding their long oars, with coxswain on a pier on Lake Mendota.
Poster

Fahnen-Uebungen (Flag Exercises)

Date: 1876
Description: Plate V from Turnversin manual "Fahnen-Uebungen" (Flag exercises). "Different lifts both to and from standing position, including changing footsteps." Fr...
Photograph

Jimmy Demetral

Date: 1947
Description: Local wrestler "Jimmy" Demetral poses flexing his muscles in front of a painting of himself.
Photograph

The Nickles Sisters

Date: 07 23 1934
Description: The Nickles sisters posing at the Nakoma Country Club golf meet. Merle Nickles, defending state women's golf champion is coaching her younger sister, Marge...
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Pumping Iron

Date: 06 29 1981
Description: Weightlifter grimaces in a push to raise weights over his head.
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Judo Throw

Date: 04 19 1967
Description: Woman judo student taking down a male opponent in practice for judo tournament.
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Judo Throw

Date: 10 26 1966
Description: Woman student instructor throwing a male instructor in a class demonstration.
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Gymnastics Team

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Description: A male gymnastics team posing in front of a building.
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University of Wisconsin College Track Event

Date: 1948
Description: Mal Whitfield approaches the finish line of a track race at the University of Wisconsin Stadium.
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Milwaukee Aikido Club

Date: 02 14 1968
Description: An Aikido class in session.
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Jogging Group

Date: 09 13 1968
Description: YMCA running club members take a run.
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Rugby Game

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Description: A rugby game in action.

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