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Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946)

Legendary Midwestern Artist
Discover the history of legendary American artist John Steuart Curry.
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McGovern, Francis Edward 1866-1946

Governor
Discover the history of Wisconsin's 22nd governor Francis Edward McGovern
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Scott, Walter E. 1911-1983

Conservationist, Preservationist and Writer
Discover the history of conservationist, preservationist and writer Walter E. Scott.
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Red Bird, Ho-Chunk chief, 1788-1828

Death of the Chief
Discover the history of Ho-Chunk chief Red Bird from 1788-1828.
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Bashford, Coles (1816-1878)

Lawyer, Politician and Governor
Discover the history of Wisconsin governor Bashford Coles.
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Deitz (Dietz), John F. 1861-1924

Farmer, Defender of Cameron Dam
Discover the story of the farmer who defended Cameron Dam
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Pomeroy, Marcus Mills ["Brick"] 1833-1896

Newspaperman and Author
Learn more about this Wisconsin newspaperman. This article contains links to newspaper clippings and a related article.
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Potter, John Fox 1817 - 1899

Republican Congressman and American diplomat
Learn more about this Wisconsin Congressman. This article contains links to related articles, newspaper clippings and a catalog description of his papers.
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Dutton, Brother Joseph 1843 - 1931

Civil War veteran and Trappist Monk
Learn about the lay brother from Wisconsin who worked at Damien's colony of exiled native Hawaiian lepers.
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Tomah, Menominee leader, ca. 1752 - 1818

Menominee war chief
Read a brief account of the Menominee leader, Tomah. This article includes several links to primary sources and pictures.
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Plankinton, John (1820 - 1891)

Brief biography of John Plankinton, a meat packer and businessman.
Review the brief biography of John Plankinton, a meat packer and businessman.
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Abbot, Edwin Hale (1834 - 1927)

Lawyer and Railroad Executive
Discover the history of Edwin Hale Abbot
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George Albert (1817 - 1890)

Businessman and Legislator
Discover the history of legislator George Albert
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Abimiek

Term: Abimiek in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
Historical Essay

Abraham, Harvey R. 1895

Term: Harvey R. Abraham (1895) in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
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Abraham, Henry William (1866 - 1920)

Physician and Surgeon
Discover the history of physician and surgeon Henry William Abraham
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Abrahams, Jim 1944 -

Term: Jim Abrahams (1944-) in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
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Abrahamson, Shirley S. 1933

Term: Shirley S. Abrahamson (1933) in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
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Abrahamson, Theodore 1900

Term: Theodore Abrahamson (1900) in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
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Adams, Charles Kendall (1835 - 1902)

Historian and University President
Explore the history of Charles Kendall Adams

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