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Wisconsin Historical Society Newspaper Collection

Discover Our Collection of Over 300 Years of U.S. Newspapers
Newspaper Resources at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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World War I Centennial Commemoration

Remembering the Events from 100 Years Ago
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Wisconsin in the Civil War

Explore 25,000 pages of original documents about Wisconsin in the Civil War, including soldiers' letters, photos and battle summaries.
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Curators' Favorites

Discover the fascinating stories and historical significance of more than 200 of the Wisconsin Historical Museum's artifacts.
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Family History Guides and Instructions

Begin your family history research with these tips for using census, birth, death and marriage records.
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McCormick-International Harvester Collection

Original documents, publications, photographs and films related to Cyrus Hall McCormick and the International Harvester Company.
Browse documents, photographs and films related to Cyrus Hall McCormick and the International Harvester Company, including more than 30,000 online items.
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About the Wisconsin Sound Archive

Online access to Wisconsin's heritage in sound
Listen to stories and sounds of Wisconsin's past, including oral histories, radio programs, advertising, political speeches, and more.
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Historic Recipes

Check out these day-to-day recipes from Wisconsin's past!
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About the Somos Latinas Project Oral Histories Online Collection

Voices of Wisconsin Latina activists engaged in their communities
Oral history interviews of Latinas in Wisconsin engaged in their communities to positively impact society
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About Our Local and County Histories

Explore our physical and digital collections of local and county histories for Wisconsin, the U.S. and Canada.
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Political and Military Life Collections

Physical Holdings at the Wisconsin Historical Museum
Learn about the political and military physical holdings at the Wisconsin Historical Museum
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About Our Costumes, Textiles, and Personal Artifacts

Learn about the history of costumes, textiles and other personal artifacts at the Wisconsin Historical Museum
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About Our Business and Technology Collection Area

Learn about the history of business and technology at the Wisconsin Historical Museum
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About Our Domestic Life Collection Area

Learn about the history of domestic life at the Wisconsin Historical Museum
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About Our Wisconsin Ceramic Art Objects

Wisconsin Historical Museum Collections
Take an illustrated tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society's Wisconsin ceramic art collection, organized by maker.
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About Our Dolls

Wisconsin Historical Museum Collections
Browse the Wisconsin Historical Society's doll collection, organized by category, collector, country/maker, date, and material.
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The Quilt Collection

Online Collection Tour
Take an illustrated tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society's quilt collection, organized by context, date, pattern/motif, and technique.
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The Sampler Collection

Online Collection Tour
Take an illustrated tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society's sampler collection, organized by date, place of manufacture, and type.
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About Our Paintings

Wisconsin Historical Museum Collections
Explore our collection of paintings, many of which can be viewed online.
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About the Henry and Elizabeth Baird Papers (1798-1937) Collection

Learn how to access and explore the Henry and Elizabeth Baird Papers.

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