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Instruments of Change: Using the McCormick-International Harvester Poster Collection in the Classroom

Use advertising posters to study technological change in American agriculture in the 19th century
Historical Essay

Kohler, Walter Jodok 1875-1940

Politician and Industrialist
Biography of Walter Jodok Koher, politician and founder of the Kohler Company.
Historical Essay

Manufacturing in Wisconsin

Brief history of manufacturing in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

A Brief History of Man-Made Lighting

From Whaling to Coal Burning
Discover how man-made lighting has become a common part of our everyday lives.
Historical Essay

Industrial Milwaukee - Image Gallery Essay

Images of Pawling & Harnischfeger Electric Cranes
Discover how Wisconsin-based company Pawling & Harnischfeger became one of the world's leading suppliers of manufacturing services.
Historical Essay

Manitowoc-Two Rivers History Showcased - Image Gallery Essay

The Story of Two Communities Through Photographs
Read about the history of Manitowoc and Two Rivers, two Wisconsin communities, and view photos documenting more than 150 years of life in the two cities.
Historical Essay

The Rise of Skilled Manufacturing

How Industry Transformed the State
Discover how skilled industries like ship building and paper milling transformed Wisconsin history.
Historical Essay

Women's History in Wisconsin

Provides a comprehensive summary of women's history in Wisconsin and contains primary sources from the 16th century to the early 21st century.

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