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Historical Essay

J. Robert Taylor - Image Gallery Essay

Milwaukee's First Photojournalist
Read about the life and career of photojournalist John Robert Taylor, who captured the spirit of Milwaukee through photographs in the early 20th century.
Historical Essay

Granger Gourd

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Ceremonial container made from a gourd, presented to Wisconsin Governor William R. Taylor, 1874. (Museum object #1993.53)
Historical Essay

Wisconsin State Fair - Image Gallery Essay

View a pictorial review of the Wisconsin State Fair from 1851 when it began.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Governors

View a chronological list of Wisconsin governors.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin to the Matanuska Valley, Alaska Territory - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs documenting Arville Schalaben's travels to Alaska and the Matanuska Valley.
Historical Essay

Glass Used by Teddy Roosevelt after Assassination Attempt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Historical Essay

Social Security: The Wisconsin Connection

Learn about the creation of the U.S. Social Security system and Wisconsin's extensive influence on the program.

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