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Juanita Adams: The Heart of an Activist

Milwaukee's Desegregation and Fair Housing Movement
Discover the life and times of activist Juanita Adams
Historical Essay

Father Groppi 'Denial of Absolution' Collage

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Collage featuring likeness of civil rights activist Father James Edmund Groppi by artist Gloria Adair of Milwaukee, 1966. (Museum object #1993.37.1)
Property Record

1303 N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 1303 N 4TH ST)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Charles H. Stehling Co.
Reference Number: 109071
Feature Story

Wisconsin History Maker Award

View of list of individuals who received the Wisconsin History Maker Award between 2006 and 2010.
Article

Example Explore Our Collections

The Society's world-class collections contain an extraordinary range of artifacts and information about American history, from the remote archaeological past to current events. North American genealogy and Wisconsin history are particular collection strengths.
Explore the Wisconsin Historical Society's resources, including extensive North American genealogy and Wisconsin history materials.
Property Record

1300 N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 1300 N 4TH ST)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: George C. Mansfield Company
Reference Number: 109065
General Information

Women's History Month 2018

Events, Information, Books and more for Celebrating Wisconsin Women's History
Property Record

3649 N TEUTONIA AVE

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Church of the Living God
Reference Number: 233511
Property Record

1927 N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 1927 N 4TH)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 26988
Article

Explore Our Collections

Our collections hold a wealth of artifacts and information about American history, from the remote past to current events. North American genealogy and Wisconsin history are particular strengths.
Explore the Wisconsin Historical Society's resources, including extensive North American genealogy and Wisconsin history materials.
General Information

Crossing the Line: The Milwaukee Fair Housing Marches of 1967-1968

A Traveling Display
Crossing the Line examines the practices and prejudices that led to segregation in Milwaukee and chronicles the fair housing movement.
Article

Teacher Resources

A sampling of education resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society
Find teacher resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society, including lesson plans, field trip information, and access to primary sources.
Property Record

2215 N N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 2215 N 4TH ST)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Public School # 27
Reference Number: 16748
Property Record

1034 N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 1034 N 4TH ST)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Turner Hall
Reference Number: 32151
Property Record

918 Vel R. Phillips AVE (918 N 4TH ST)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Milwaukee Journal Annex
Reference Number: 41836
General Information

Learn About the Authors and Contributors of the 4th-Grade Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
This book was developed in consultation with an advisory board of reading specialists, history scholars, curriculum coordinators, and teachers
Property Record

1702 N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 1702 N 4TH ST)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Miss E. Baasen House/German YMCA
Reference Number: 16827
Historical Essay

Milwaukee, Wisconsin History

History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Classroom Material

Civil Rights Movement Lesson Plans

from Tools for Teaching the History of Civil Rights in Milwaukee and the Nation (Madison, WI: Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2015)
General Information

Kids' Activities - WHS Press

Coloring pages, crafts, author talks, read-alouds, and more to bring stories to life.
Here you’ll find many ways for young people to engage with our books at school and at home.

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