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Members of the public may obtain access to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s public records, or obtain copies of these records, by making a request of the Society’s Custodian of Public Records. For complete information please review WHS Public Records Notice (PDF).
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The Wisconsin Historical Society is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most active state historical societies. Our work is supported by a combination of state funding, generated revenue and private gifts. Since 1846, the Wisconsin Historical Society has been on a mission to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.
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