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Historical Essay

Everest, David Clark (1882-1955)

Businessman and Historical Society President
Biography of Wisconsin businessman and president of the Wisconsin Historical Society David Clark Everest.
Historical Essay

Oshkosh, Chief (1795-1858)

Chief of the Menominee Indians
Biography of Menominee Indian chief Oshkosh.
Historical Essay

Hooper, Jessie Annette Jack [Mrs. Ben Hooper] (1865-1935)

Suffragist and Lecturer
Biography of Jessie Annette Jack Hooper, prominent suffragist in Wisconsin civic reform groups and women's organizations.
Historical Essay

Brown, Olympia 1835-1926

Suffragist and Minister
Biography of suffragist and Universalist minister Olympia Brown, the first female minister in America.
Historical Essay

Nicolet, Jean 1598-1642

French Explorer
Biography of French explorer Jean Nicolet, believed to be the first European to see Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Bashford, Coles (1816-1878)

Lawyer, Politician and Governor
Discover the history of Wisconsin governor Bashford Coles.

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