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Historical Essay

Bashford, Coles (1816-1878)

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

Deitz (Dietz), John F. 1861-1924

Farmer, Defender of Cameron Dam
Discover the story of the farmer who defended Cameron Dam
Historical Essay

Pomeroy, Marcus Mills ["Brick"] 1833-1896

Newspaperman and Author
Learn more about this Wisconsin newspaperman. This article contains links to newspaper clippings and a related article.
Historical Essay

Potter, John Fox 1817 - 1899

Republican Congressman and American diplomat
Learn more about this Wisconsin Congressman. This article contains links to related articles, newspaper clippings and a catalog description of his papers.
Historical Essay

Dutton, Brother Joseph 1843 - 1931

Civil War veteran and Trappist Monk
Learn about the lay brother from Wisconsin who worked at Damien's colony of exiled native Hawaiian lepers.
Historical Essay

Tomah, Menominee leader, ca. 1752 - 1818

Menominee war chief
Read a brief account of the Menominee leader, Tomah. This article includes several links to primary sources and pictures.

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