Use the 1673 journal of Father Jacques Marquette to introduce students to the early exploration of Wisconsin |
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. |
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Maria Luisa Morales has worked for justice for Latinx communities in Wisconsin since the 1960s |
Directed the UW–Madison’s Chicana and Latina Studies Program, was devoted to justice for working people. |
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to De Pere, Wisconsin. |
Jesuit Missionary |
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Read about the Jesuit priest who established several missions in Wisconsin during the 17th century. |
An early view of how a large corporation marketed a valuable piece of technology provides insight into contemporary views of consumerism and industry. |
Madison's Settlement House |
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Images of Madison's only settlement house, Neighborhood House, from 1916 until the 1960s. |
The Natchez Poverty Report |
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View this gallery of photographs from an unpublished 1960s report on living conditions in the African-American neighborhoods of Natchez, Mississippi. |
French Exploration of the North American Interior |
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Find out about the two French explorers that traversed the Wisconsin countryside in 1673. This artcile details their exploration of the Mississippi. |
French Fur Trader |
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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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