Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-20 of 179

Feature Story

2011 Wisconsin History Website Award Winner Announced

Yance Marti Wins Wins Website Award
Yance Marti of Milwaukee was awarded the 2011 Wisconsin History Website Award for the website he designed, The Street Guide to Old Milwaukee.
Feature Story

Michael Leckrone Receives 2010 'Spencer Tracy Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the prolific life of the man who has served as director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band for over 40 years.
Feature Story

2020 Governor's Award for Archival Advocacy Winner Announced

The South Central Library System has received the 2020 Governor's Award for Archival Advocacy.
Feature Story

2016 Governor's Award for Archival Advocacy Winner Announced

Mary Jane Herber of the Brown County Public Library has received the 2016 Governor's Award for Archival Achievement.
Feature Story

2016 Governor's Award for Archival Achievement Winner Announced

The 2016 Governor's Award for Archival Achievement has been rewarded to the Jim Dan Hill Library at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Feature Story

Button from Tammy Baldwin’s first campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
This button was made for Tammy Baldwin’s first campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly in 1992.
Feature Story

2021 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation Winner Announced

The 2021 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation has been awarded to the Special Collections & Archives Department at UW-Eau Claire.
Feature Story

Margaret A. Farrow

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Margaret A. Farrow, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Feature Story

Richard L. Davis Receives 2009 'Spencer Tracy Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn more about this world-renowned bassist and his influential role at the University of Wisconsin and in the city of Madison.
Feature Story

2020 Public Program Award Winner Announced

The Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project has received the 2020 Public Program Award.
Feature Story

Mai Zong Vue

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Mai Zong Vue, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Feature Story

Ada Deer Receives 2007 'Robert and Belle Case La Follette Award for Distinction in Public Service'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Nationally recognized social worker, community organizer, who led the successful campaign to restore federal recognition of the Menominee Tribe.
Feature Story

2019 Capitol Ornament

2019 Capitol Ornament is Now Available!
The 2019 Wisconsin State Capitol ornament, presented by the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, is now available!
Feature Story

2016 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation Winner Announced

The 2016 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation has been awarded to the Oscar Grady Public Library in Saukville.
Feature Story

Michael Vang

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Michael Vang, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Feature Story

What's in a Name? Welcome to the North American History and Genealogy Blog

Get insight into our world class collections, behind the scenes stories, recent research highlights, meet staff, and learn about services.
Feature Story

2020 Historic Preservation Award Winner Announced

The 2020 Historic Preservation Award has been awarded to Daniel Stephans, AIA.
Feature Story

Drs. Robert and Patricia Kern Receive 2008 'Jane Bradley Pettit Award for Distinction in Philanthropy'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the Wisconsin couple, founders of Generac Power Systems, manufactuerer of complete engine-driven generator systems.
Feature Story

2020 Governor's Award for Archival Achievement Winner Announced

The 2020 Governor's Award for Archival Achievement has been awarded to the KOHLER Archives.
Feature Story

Harry C. (Buddy) Melges Receives 2009 'Vince Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
This Wisconsin-born yachtsman medaled in several Olympic Games and has won more than 60 major national and international sailing championships.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: