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Historical Essay

Teddy Roosevelt Campaign Bandana

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bandana featuring music score for campaign song "We Want Teddy," used at a Milwaukee campaign rally for Theodore Roosevelt, 1912. (Museum object #1970.204)
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Governor Dreyfus's Red Vest

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Red velveteen vest worn by Wisconsin Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus, c. 1975. (Museum object #1982.450.15)
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10th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 10th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1861-1864 and lost 244 men during service.
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Berger, Victor, 1860-1929

Symbol of Milwaukee Socialism
Learn about the man who was the symbol of Milwaukee Socialism. Read about his involvement in the newspaper business, politics, and his anti-war stance.
Historical Essay

Victor Berger Campaign Banner

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
United States Senate campaign banner for Milwaukee Socialist Congressman Victor L. Berger, April 1918. (Museum object #1992.168)
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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

Stephenson, Isaac 1829-1918

Lumberman, Financier and Congressman
Biography of Isaac Stephenson who was a lumberman, financier and congressman.
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Rusk, Gov. Jeremiah M. (1830-1893)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, 15th Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Congressman
Read about Wisconsin's 15th governor. The article details his Civil War service, his role in politics, and includes links to primary and secondary sources.
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28th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 28th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1862-1865 and lost 240 men during service.
Historical Essay

35th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 35th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1864-1865 and lost 276 men during service.
Historical Essay

27th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 27th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Sigel in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 7, 1863.
Historical Essay

Glass Used by Teddy Roosevelt after Assassination Attempt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Historical Essay

26th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 26th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1862-1865 and lost 265 men during service.
Historical Essay

Women's History in Wisconsin

Provides a comprehensive summary of women's history in Wisconsin and contains primary sources from the 16th century to the early 21st century.
Historical Essay

18th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 18th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Trowbridge in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 15, 1862.
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First Practical Typewriter

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Sholes & Glidden typewriter developed by Christopher Latham Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and marketed c. 1874. (Museum object #1964.31)
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Desegregation and Civil Rights in Wisconsin

Housing and Racism
Discover the history of the struggle for Civil Rights in Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Native American Vietnam Veteran Pouch

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Pouch obtained from an Oneida Indian at the 1997 Milwaukee River Front Pow-Wow. (Museum object #1999.40.1)
Historical Essay

Charles W. Nash and the Nash Motor Company

Learn about the strong influence Wisconsin held on the national automobile industry in the early-mid 20th Century.
Historical Essay

The Early Labor Movement in Wisconsin

Brief history of the labor movement in Wisconsin.

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