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Badger Boys in Blue: A Soldier's Letters 1862–1865

Wisconsin and the Civil War: Camp Randall
Use the letters of Civil War solders to take a closer look at Camp Randall and Wisconsin's role in the Civil War
Historical Essay

Dawes, Col. Rufus R. (1838-1899)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Author
Learn about the Colonel who kept detailed accounts of several important battles of the Civil War.
Historical Essay

Portraits of Scientists - Image Gallery Essay

Increase Lapham's Cartes-de-visite Collection
View this magnificent collection of 19th century famous scientists collected by Wisconsin naturalist Increase Lapham.
Guide or Instruction

FAQs About Intellectual Property Rights for Historic Preservation Organizations

Get answers to some common questions about intellectual property for historic preservation organizations.
Classroom Material

Civil War Draft in Wisconsin

Wisconsin and the Civil War
Use the 1862 Civil War Draft Riots to examine differing opinions on the Civil War in Wisconsin
Guide or Instruction

How to Find and Ask for Support from Government

Government Relations for Historic Preservation Advocates, Part 1 of 2
Your historic preservation advocacy group can accomplish great things by building a good relationship with government officials.
Guide or Instruction

Lobbying Opportunities for Historic Preservation Advocates

Your historic preservation advocacy group can make a lasting impression on Congressional members by showing up in Washington D.C.
General Information

Donating an Item or Collection

Learn the process for donating an item or collection to the Society.
Historical Essay

The Underground Railroad in Wisconsin

Read about the most famous actions of freedom seekers along Wisconsin's Underground Railroad. Includes links to primary sources.
General Information

History Advocacy Day in Wisconsin

Calling All History Advocates!
Learn about History Advocacy Day in Wisconsin, an opportunity to thank our lawmakers for their past support of history.
Guide or Instruction

About the Governor's Archives Awards

Submission Guidelines
The Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board (WHRAB) and the Wisconsin Historical Society invite nominations for the Governor's Archives Awards
Historical Essay

Letterheads - Image Gallery Essay

Promotions on Paper, 1850s-1975
Custom-designed letterheads were a universal way of proclaiming who you were. Historical letterheads are prime examples of early branding.
Feature Story

Previous Then & Now | BIG History is Happening

BIG History is Happening. See How The Wisconsin Historical Society is Responding!
Classroom Material

Wisconsin Copperhead Anti-War Movement and Marcus 'Brick' Pomeroy

Wisconsin and the Civil War
Use the writing of Marcus "Brick" Pomeroy to examine different opinions on the Civil War
Classroom Material

Speeches of Robert M. La Follette

La Follette and the Progressive Era
Get curriculum suggestions for teaching about Progressive Era reforms in Wisconsin
Classroom Material

Confederate Prisoners at Camp Randall as Seen in Newspaper Articles

Wisconsin in the Civil War: Camp Randall
Examine the experience of Confederate prisoners at Camp Randall through newspaper articles
Feature Story

BIG History Is Happening

While at home enjoy these resources to keep engaged and involved
A BIG moment in history is happening right now. We know how much you love history and we are going to bring history straight to you!

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