Life and Lumbering in Chippewa Falls |
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Read about the life and career of photographer Alfred Bish who documented the lumbering industry and daily life in the Chippewa Falls area. |
Learn about the history of Christmas cards and their various uses during World War I and II, and in postwar America. |
Doctor and Amateur Photographer |
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Discover the career of amateur photographer and doctor Edward Bass who surprised people with his near-overnight success and natural talent. |
Images of a Milwaukee Manufacturing Powerhouse |
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Read about one of Milwaukee's most successful manufacturing companies and view vintage photographs of the corporation. |
Avid Amateur Photographer |
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Learn about the career of photographer Harry Dankoler, who captured images of his experiences throughout life and experimented with photo manipulation. |
Discover the works of Austrian artist Franz Hölzlhuber, who documented Wisconsin scenery through watercolor. |
Automobiles in Wisconsin History |
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Read about the evolution of the automotive industry and the drastic changes in manufacturing work, road infrastructure, the economy and American culture. |
Images of Pawling & Harnischfeger Electric Cranes |
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Discover how Wisconsin-based company Pawling & Harnischfeger became one of the world's leading suppliers of manufacturing services. |
Milwaukee's First Photojournalist |
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Read about the life and career of photojournalist John Robert Taylor, who captured the spirit of Milwaukee through photographs in the early 20th century. |
Discover Madison's Kehl School of Dance through photographs of the performers, public events, dance studio, and other images. |
The Extinction of a Species |
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Read about how the species of passenger pigeons became extinct. Follow links to short essays on the topic and view a collection of images. |
Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin |
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Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin. |
Learn more about the 1904 fire that destroyed the third Wisconsin State Capitol. |
Native American Photographs |
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Collection of photographs documenting Native American life and the impact of federal government. |
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