Information on over 7,000 photographers who were active in Wisconsin from about 1840 to 1976. |
A Wisconsin Historical Society Menu Sampler |
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View menus selected from the collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
The work of Charles Van Schaick (Van Scoik) in the Wisconsin Historical Society collection includes over 8,000 images... |
Learn about the history of Christmas cards and their various uses during World War I and II, and in postwar America. |
Photographs from the Apostle Islands |
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Learn about the history of the Apostle Islands in the northnmost part of Wisconsin, a popular summer refuge for tourists and residents. |
Learn about the life and career of self-proclaimed 'Photo Artist' from Baraboo who had a vast range of photographic abilities. |
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. |
Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer. |
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. |
Promotions on Paper, 1850s-1975 |
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Custom-designed letterheads were a universal way of proclaiming who you were. Historical letterheads are prime examples of early branding. |
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. |
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. |
View the online collection of Photo Copy Service photographs taken in Madison from the 1920s through 1960s. |
Read about the career of Milwaukee-based photographer Simon L. Stein who is known for his portraits of prominent Wisconsin citizens. |
Snapshots of Daily Life |
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Study this collection of family photos and see a natural, simple view of everyday life in early 20th-century Randolph, Wisconsin. |
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. |
View the International Harvester Glass Negative Series featuring images of farmers, animals, factory workers, tractors, small-town life and more. |
View many photographs of Cassville Wisconsin's varied river life, taken by Frank W. Feiker |
Glimpses of African American Life in the Midwest, 1865-1934 |
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Read about three generations of a Midwestern African American family. |
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