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Feature Story

Thomas Blake

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Thomas Blake, 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.
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'
Photograph

Judo Throw

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

Judo Throw

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

Milwaukee Aikido Club

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

Jogging Group

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

Woman Curler

Date: 01 24 1963
Description: Elderly woman taking a break from a curling. She is a member of the "curling Scots" who toured the United States in 1963.
Print

"Titletown U.S.A." Sticker

Date: 1961
Description: A bright orange sticker in the shape of a football with the words "Title Town U.S.A." written on a pennant and the words "Packers 1961, Green Bay, Wisconsi...
Historical Object

12th Annual Midwest Shrine Game Ticket

Date: 08 26 1961
Description: A ticket for the 12th Annual Midwest Shrine Game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. The game, which took place at Milwaukee County Stadiu...
Print

Cover of the "Titletown, U.S.A. '61"

Date: 12 29 1961
Description: The cover of "Titletown, U.S.A. '61," a Special edition of the "Green Bay Press-Gazette."
Photograph

John G. Reynolds Inauguration Sticker

Date: 01 1963
Description: A shiny sticker for the inauguration of Wisconsin Governor John W. Reynolds (4/4/1921 – 1/6/2002), Jr. that highlights his status as a native of "Titletown...
Print

"An Evening With Vince" Ticket

Date: 08 07 1968
Description: Two tickets to "A Green Bay Salute to Vince Lombardi, An Evening With Vince Picnic Supper" that took place on Wednesday August 7th, 1968 at Brown County Ve...
Photograph

Two Boys Looking at Packers Window Display

Date: 12 29 1961
Description: Two young boys, one with Loftstrand-style crutches most likely due to polio, are looking at a window display. The Packers were about to play for, and would...
Photograph

Teenager Looking At Packers Window Display

Date: 12 29 1961
Description: A teenage boy looks at a window display of a mannequin dressed up in a Packer uniform, as well as two small Packers bobble-head toys. The Packers were abou...
Photograph

Green Bay Packers Banner on Building

Date: 12 21 1961
Description: A banner with the text "Titletown U.S.A. Home of the Green Bay Packers" and also an image of Lambeau field over the entrance to a building, very likely Kel...
Photograph

Newman's Packers Display

Date: 12 29 1961
Description: View from across street of the window display for Newman's "The Store of Fashions," which featured numerous "Titletown U.S.A." signs. The Packers were abou...
Historical Essay

Images of Madison - Image Gallery Essay

Madison's 150th Anniversary
View this collection of images of Madison, Wisconsin from the collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Historical Essay

The Rise of Professional Sports

Learn about the development of professional sports teams in Wisconsin in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Historical Essay

Lombardi, Vince, 1913-1970

Legendary Green Bay Packers Coach
Read about the "Coach of the Century" and his preeminent role in leading the Green Bay Packers to many substantial victories.

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