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Historical Essay

Quarrying Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the quarrying industry in Wisconsin.
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.
Historical Essay

Whittlesey, Charles 1808 - 1886

Geologist, Archaeologist, and Soldier
Brief biography of Charles Whittlesey (1808 - 1886).
Historical Essay

Wisconsin's Name: Where it Came From and What it Means

Learn about the origin, and the many spellings and multiple meanings of "Wisconsin."
Historical Essay

Portraits of Scientists - Image Gallery Essay

Increase Lapham's Cartes-de-visite Collection
View this magnificent collection of 19th century famous scientists collected by Wisconsin naturalist Increase Lapham.

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