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Life in a Lumber Camp

Learn more about life in a lumber camp by using primary sources
Historical Essay

Lumbering in Wisconsin

Brief history of lumbering in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Lumberjacks' nicknames (logging)

Handy list of Lumberjack nicknames.
Historical Essay

Eau Claire's Bawdy Past

The Naughty City
Discover Eau Claire's naughty past as a hub of prostitution for the lumbermen looking to support the world's oldest profession.

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