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| The Early History of Wisconsin's Historical Markers Program |
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| Learn more about the early history of Wisconsin's State Historical Markers program. |
| A Wisconsin Historical Society Menu Sampler |
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| View menus selected from the collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| The Work of Blanchard Harper |
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| Learn about the work of Blanchard Harper, a female photographer who settled near Madison, Wisconsin. |
| Browse images about the formation of the U.S. Social Security Act, selected from the collections of federal employees Witte, Altmeyer, Cohen and Wickenden. |
| Wisconsin's Camp Craft Camp for Girls, 1930-1955 |
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| This gallery shares more than 100 images from a northern Wisconsin summer camp for girls that operated between 1930 and 1955. |
| View images from Cornelius (Neal) L. Harrington’s collection of photographs highlighting Wisconsin state parks, preserves and forests. |
| A Visual Biography, 1908-1957 |
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| Learn about the four years Senator Joseph McCarthy held the nation in his grasp with his anti-Communist rhetoric. |
| A Nostalgic Look at Wisconsin Winters |
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| Explore this gallery featuring the best and most interesting Wisconsin winter photographs. |
| View a gallery of foreign film posters from the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. |
| The 1849 Sketches of James F. Wilkins |
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| View this selection of drawings by James F. Wilkins, created on his journey on the Overland Trail from Missouri to Califonia in 1849. |
| Browse a gallery of cigarette advertising trade cards from the 1870s to 1940s. |
| Images relating to Daisy Bates, former Arkansas NAACP President |
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| View photographs from the collection of Daisy Bates, an American civil rights activist, publisher and writer. |
| View the International Harvester Glass Negative Series featuring images of farmers, animals, factory workers, tractors, small-town life and more. |
| Glimpses of African American Life in the Midwest, 1865-1934 |
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| Read about three generations of a Midwestern African American family. |
| James T. Potter's Photos |
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| View this image collection of architectural details of places in Madison, Wisconsin. |
| View a large gallery of Wisconsin residents playing: bowling, dancing, curling, sailing, skateboarding, skating, skiing and snowmobiling. |
| View images of regional singers and musicians from the Helene Stratman-Thomas folk music project. |
| View a pictorial review of the Wisconsin State Fair from 1851 when it began. |
| Carrie Chapman Catt: A Life of Service |
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| View Carrie Chapman Catt's glass lantern slides from her travels as an activist for women's rights and world peace. |
| View photographs taken by Dr. Joseph Smith in the early 20th century in and around Marathon County, Wisconsin. |
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