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Historical Essay

Civil War Loyalty Flag

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
20-star United States Flag used in initiation ceremonies to the Union League, where members swore to protect the Union and its values, Prairie du Chien, Wi
Historical Essay

The Budget Deficit of 1921

How a New Progressive Governor Repaired the Economy
Read about Governor John J. Blaine's plan to deal with the Budget Deficit of 1921.
Historical Essay

The Beginning of Gideons International

Where Exactly did it Start?
When and where did The Gideons International really begin? There are more answers then you would think. Give this a read and decide for yourself.
Historical Essay

Psychics and Mystics in 1850s Wisconsin

Spirits Lead a Woman to Fortune
Morris Pratt was a well known psychic medium whose legacy is his eponymous spiritualist institution in Whitewater, known locally as "Pratt's Folly."
Historical Essay

Wisconsin's Early Schools

How the University was Began
Discover how the lack of educational opportunities in Wisconsin helped create the University of Wisconsin.

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