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Father Jacques Marquette, 1673

Use the 1673 journal of Father Jacques Marquette to introduce students to the early exploration of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Anita Herrera, 1935-2019

Anita Herrera grew up in a family of migrant farm workers and devoted her career to improving education, employment, and living conditions for people of color in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Maria Luisa Morales, 1944 -

Maria Luisa Morales has worked for justice for Latinx communities in Wisconsin since the 1960s
Historical Essay

Camille Guerin-Gonzales, 1945 - 2015

Directed the UW–Madison’s Chicana and Latina Studies Program, was devoted to justice for working people.
Historical Essay

Catholics in Wisconsin

Brief history of Catholics in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Indian schools in Wisconsin

Brief history of Indian schools in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

De Pere, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to De Pere, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Allouez, Claude Jean (1622-1689)

Jesuit Missionary
Read about the Jesuit priest who established several missions in Wisconsin during the 17th century.
Historical Essay

Singer Advertising Card Collection - Image Gallery Essay

An early view of how a large corporation marketed a valuable piece of technology provides insight into contemporary views of consumerism and industry.
Historical Essay

Neighborhood House - Image Gallery Essay

Madison's Settlement House
Images of Madison's only settlement house, Neighborhood House, from 1916 until the 1960s.
Historical Essay

Documenting Life in the Segregated South - Image Gallery Essay

The Natchez Poverty Report
View this gallery of photographs from an unpublished 1960s report on living conditions in the African-American neighborhoods of Natchez, Mississippi.
Historical Essay

Expedition of Marquette and Joliet, 1673

French Exploration of the North American Interior
Find out about the two French explorers that traversed the Wisconsin countryside in 1673. This artcile details their exploration of the Mississippi.
Historical Essay

Radisson, Pierre-Esprit, 1640?-1710

French Fur Trader
Learn about one of the first French fur traders to visit Wisconsin. Read about his experiences with Indian tribes and his exploration of the countryside.

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