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| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| The 27th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Sigel in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 7, 1863. |
| Lawyer, Politician and Governor |
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| Discover the history of Wisconsin governor Bashford Coles. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| Learn about the 11th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 and lost 373 men. |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Stoughton, Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Tea gown inspired by the "Aesthetic" Movement of the late nineteenth century, worn by Annie Cronk of Oregon, Wisconsin, c. 1881. (Museum object #1952.128) |
| Lumberman, Businessman, Politician, Educator and Philanthropist |
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| Read about lumberman, businessman, politician, educator and philanthropist James Huff Stout of Menominee, who founded the Stout Institute |
| Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Authtor, Attorney, State Senator |
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| Professor, Geologist and University President |
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| Biography of Charles Richard Van Hise, professor, geologist and president of the University of Wisconsin. |
| Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms. |
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| Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms. |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Lake Delton, Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Officer |
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| Read about the colonel of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry who was also one of the leaders of the Iron Brigade. This article includes several links. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Parade tunic worn by Wisconsin suffrage supporter during Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, 1916. (Museum object #1956.1450) |
| This Milwaukeean's prolific life in the entertainment business helped transform the Wisconsin Dells into the major tourist destination it is today. |
| First Woman Notary Public |
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| Discover the story of Wisconsin's first woman notary public Louise Williams who provided legal counsel for southern Wisconsin after the Civil War. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Gothic revival parlor stove made of iron ore from Mayville, Wisconsin, 1846. (Museum object #1999.141.1) |
| The Invention of a new Pastime |
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| Discover how new technology helped create the tourist industry in Wisconsin in the 19th century |
| Lawyer and Senator |
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| Biography of lawyer and U.S. Senator Matthew Hale Carpenter. |
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