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Historical Essay

33rd Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 33rd Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Utley in Racine and mustered into service on October 18, 1862
Historical Essay

Bailey, Col. Joseph (1826-1867)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Lumberman
Brief biography of Col. Joseph Bailey, the lumberman famous for his creative application of dams during the failed Civil War Red River Campaign of 1864.
Historical Essay

Champion Hill, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's role in this Civil War battle. This article includes links to battle maps and original documents.
Historical Essay

Political Maverick William Proxmire - Image Gallery Essay

View this image collection of the Wisconsin Democratic Senator William Proxmire.
Online Exhibit

That's the Ticket! A Parade of Presidential Elections

Learn about America's presidential elections since 1856 and discover how Wisconsin voted.
Historical Essay

Co. F of the 29th Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Co. F of the 29th Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops, was the only African American Civil War unit credited to Wisconsin
Historical Essay

3rd Wisconsin Cavalry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry, which served in the Civil War and lost 217 men during service.
Historical Essay

Gill, Col. Charles R. (1830–1883)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Wisconsin Attorney General and State Senator
Historical Essay

Fredericksburg, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Read about the Civil War battle that ended in a Confederate victory. This article details Wisconsin's role in the battle and contains several links.
Historical Essay

Spotsylvania, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in one of the fiercest battles of the Civil War. This article includes links to primary sources and battle maps.
Historical Essay

Bolens Garden Tractor

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Garden tractor manufactured by the Gilson Bolens Manufacturing Co., Port Washington, Wisconsin, 1928-1939. (Museum object #2001.1.1)
Historical Essay

Stones River, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the bloodiest major battle during the Civil War. This article includes links to related images and documents.
Historical Essay

Bull Run, First Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the first major engagement of the Civil War. Article includes links to related images and documents.
Historical Essay

Civil War Silver

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Tiffany punch bowl presented to Wisconsin's Joseph Bailey in honor of his service during the Civil War. (Museum object #1965.228.1,A)
General Information

Wisconsin Historical Society Web Archives

Learn about the Wisconsin Historical Society Web Archives (Archive-It) collection.
Historical Essay

Gettysburg, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's role in one of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War. This article includes links to related images and documents.
Historical Essay

Missionary Ridge, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Read about Wisconsin's role in one of the engagements that broke the Confederate siege of Chattanooga, TN. The article includes links to related documents.
Historical Essay

Appomattox Court House, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Brief summary of the Battle of Appomattox Court House where Confederate General Robert E. Lee was forced to surrender to Union commander Ulysses S. Grant.
Historical Essay

Falling Waters, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Read about the first Civil War battle in which Wisconsin soldiers engaged with the enemy. This article contains a link to original documents.
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About the Senator William Proxmire Collections

The richest resource about Sen. William Proxmire's life and times. Unpublished papers fill over 200 boxes, more than 7,500 pages are available online.

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