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| Brief history of the Alice In Dairyland program, which promotes Wisconsin's dairy industry nationwide. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Early woman's "Kewtie" brand razor purchased in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1940s. (Museum object #1976.392.43) |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Stoughton, Wisconsin. |
| This woman was the wife of "Fighting Bob" La Follette. Read about her influence in politics, specifically in the woman's suffrage and pacifist's movements. |
| A Brief Introduction |
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| Read about the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Learn more on the Ho-Chunk Nation's website about their heritage, culture, and more. |
| Suffragist and Lecturer |
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| Biography of Jessie Annette Jack Hooper, prominent suffragist in Wisconsin civic reform groups and women's organizations. |
| Read about the Wisconsin State Prison at Waupun, which opened in 1851 and housed men and women prisoners. |
| Brief history of the labor movement in Wisconsin. |
| The Antiquated Belief of a Chief Justice |
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| Discover Wisconsin Chief Justice Edward G. Ryan's opinion on women and court |
| Brief history of the meat packing industry in Wisconsin. |
| Pulitzer Prize for Drama |
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| This novelist based much of her writings on her hometown of Portage, Wisconsin. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama. |
| Discover the history of Belle Case La Follete, women's suffrage activist and wife of Bob La Follette. |
| Learn about the history of Arab communities in Wisconsin. This article includes statistical data on countries of origin and the process of assimilation. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Land of the Freed-up Woman American flag banner made from bras, 1971. (Museum object #2000.79.1) |
| A Brief Introduction |
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| Read about the term Winnebago Indians, and follow links to the Ho-Chunk and Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to learn more about the communities. |
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