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Historical Essay

Breweries, Beer and Bars in Wisconsin History - Image Gallery Essay

Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer.
Historical Essay

Northern Wisconsin - Image Gallery Essay

A Hand-Book for the Homeseeker
Read about the dream of successful farming in northern Wisconsin in 1895.
Historical Essay

Brandel and Jones Family Gallery - Image Gallery Essay

Snapshots of Daily Life
Study this collection of family photos and see a natural, simple view of everyday life in early 20th-century Randolph, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

From Caroline Webb's Papers - Image Gallery Essay

Glimpses of African American Life in the Midwest, 1865-1934
Read about three generations of a Midwestern African American family.
Historical Essay

Cigarette Trade Cards - Image Gallery Essay

Browse a gallery of cigarette advertising trade cards from the 1870s to 1940s.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Folk Music Project Images - Image Gallery Essay

View images of regional singers and musicians from the Helene Stratman-Thomas folk music project.
Historical Essay

The Door County Photographs of Ferdinand Hotz - Image Gallery Essay

Explore images from the Hotz collection that depict Door County, Wisconsin at the turn of the 20th century.
Historical Essay

Dr. Joseph Smith: Early 20th Century Life in Marathon County - Image Gallery Essay

View photographs taken by Dr. Joseph Smith in the early 20th century in and around Marathon County, Wisconsin.

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