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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

13th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 13th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War from 1861-1865, losing 193 men in service.
Historical Essay

Bintliff, Col. James (1824-1901)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Newspaper Editor, Philanthropist
Historical Essay

Ruger, Gen. Thomas H. (1833-1907)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer
Historical Essay

A Grieving Father Thanks Soldiers for Returning His Son's Body

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

Beloit Sends its First Troops to the Front

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

Three Wisconsin Officers Narrowly Escape Death

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

Black History in Wisconsin

Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources.

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