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Historical Essay

Harvey, Cordelia (1824–1895)

Civil War Philanthropist, Wisconsin First Lady, Nurse, and Teacher
A brief biography of Wisconsin’s Florence Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey who was a strong voice for innovatring Civil War Military hospitals.
Historical Essay

Black Hawk (1767-1838)

Leader and warrior of the Sauk Indians
Biography of Black Hawk
Historical Essay

Niedecker, Lorine, 1903-1970

Fort Atkinson Poet
Biography of Lorine Niedecker, a poet raised in Fort Atkinson.
Historical Essay

Andrews, Roy Chapman (1884-1960)

Adventurer, Explorer and Real Life Indiana Jones
Biography of Roy Chapman Andrews Jones, noted adventurer, explorer and possible model for the character of Indiana Jones.
Historical Essay

Lincoln, Abraham (in Wisconsin)

Documented and Legendary Accounts of Lincoln's Visits to Wisconsin
Abraham Lincoln's visits to Wisconsin, documented and legendary.
Historical Essay

Chamberlin, Thomas Chrowder (1843-1928)

Professor, University President, Geologist and Author
Discover the history of professor, university president, geologist and author, Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin, who establishing the university extension.

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