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| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Reclining seat designed by Brooks Stevens for one of the Milwaukee Road's Hiawatha luxury railroad cars, 1948 (Museum object #1991.92) |
| The History of the Movement |
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| Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette, the Wisconsin Republican Party and the Progressive Movement reformed state and national government. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| View these 19th-century panoramic, detailed maps of Wisconsin communities. |
| 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 |
| An Insubordinate General Educates his Superiors |
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| Discover how Milwaukee's General William Mitchell was charged for insubordination when he warned the U.S. military of an impending new threat. |
| Temperance Lecturer, Abolitionist and Newspaper Editor |
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| Biography of temperance lecturer, abolitionist and newspaper editor Sherman Miller Booth. |
| Lawyer and Politician |
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| Biography of John Coit Spooner who was a lawyer and politician, known as a leading Stalwart Republican. |
| Governor and Progressive |
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| Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette and the Progressive Movement reformed state government and the Republican Party. |
| Legendary Guitarist and Electronics Innovator |
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| Learn about Les Paul, pioneer of the solid-body guitar and innovator in recording techniques. |
| The Prairie du Sac Dam |
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| Read about the conception and inspiration behind the dam that provides electric power to Sauk and Columbia counties. Includes links to photographs. |
| Learn about the strong influence Wisconsin held on the national automobile industry in the early-mid 20th Century. |
| Hard Times in Wisconsin |
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| Discover the role Wisconsin played in ending the Great Depression |
| A Collection of Photographs |
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| Photographs of Winther Motor company offer insight into early 20th century manufacturing. |
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