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School Forests

Brief description and history of school forests.
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Niedecker, Lorine, 1903-1970

Fort Atkinson Poet
Biography of Lorine Niedecker, a poet raised in Fort Atkinson.
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Beekeeping and Honey Production

Brief history of beekeeping and honey production in Wisconsin.
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Ice Harvesting Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the ice harvesting industry in Wisconsin.
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Ellis, Albert Gallatin (1800-1885)

Teacher, Newspaperman and Politician
Biography of teacher, newspaperman and politician Albert Gallatin Ellis.
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Reformed Churches in Wisconsin

Brief history of the various reformed churches brought to Wisconsin by German and Dutch immigrants.
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Chynoweth, Mary Hayes (1825-1905)

Spiritualist and Psychic Healer
Biography of spiritualist and psychic healer Mary Hayes Chynoweth.
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Marin, Paul, 1692-1753

French Official, Captain and Fur Trader
Biography of French Official, Captain and Fur Trader Paul Marin.
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Niagara (shipwreck, 1856)

Brief description of the burning of the steamer Niagara. Congressman John B. Macy of Empire, Fond du Lac County, was numbered among the victims.
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Libraries in Wisconsin

Brief history of libraries in Wisconsin.
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Commercial Vegetable Processing

Learn the brief history of commercial vegetable processing in Wisconsin.
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Slavery in Wisconsin

Brief history of slavery in Wisconsin.
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Belgians in Wisconsin

Brief history of Belgians in Wisconsin.
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School Lands

Brief explanation of school lands and their history in Wisconsin.
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Mexicans in Wisconsin

Brief history of Mexicans in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee and Rock River Canal

Brief history of the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal.
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Spanish American War, Wisconsin in

Brief description of Wisconsin's role in the Spanish American War.
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Lutherans in Wisconsin

Brief documenting of the history of Lutherans in Wisconsin.
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Notable Fires in Wisconsin

See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history.
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Lady Elgin (shipwreck, 1860)

Brief description of the sinking of the Lady Elgin which was carryinh about 300 Milwaukeeans.

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