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Biographical Book Excerpt

Nelson, Gaylord, Anton

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Historical Essay

An Earth Day Gallery in Gaylord Nelson's Honor - Image Gallery Essay

Read about Earth Day's founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator and early environmentalist.
Historical Essay

Nelson, Gaylord, 1916-2005

Founder of Earth Day
This Wisconsin Senator, best known as the founder of Earth Day, championed the preservation of the environment and natural resources.
Classroom Material

Chapter 11: New Opportunities, New Challenges

Supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
Chapter 11 supplemental materials for the 4th grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Governors

View a chronological list of Wisconsin governors.
Historical Essay

American Indians in Modern Wisconsin

The Changing Status of the Native Americans
Read about Wisconsin's Indian tribes and their changing legal status throughout the 20th century.

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