Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections
Search: campaign
Filter: Community of Milwaukee
| Date: | 1917 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Poster featuring an illustration of a soldier with his gear, adjusting his helmet while standing behind sandbags. On his belt is a gas mask. Poster text re... |
| Date: | 12 11 1951 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Head table at a dinner that honored Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, behind which is a large portrait of him. Senator McCarthy is second from the right. Over 25... |
| Date: | 03 10 1959 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Close-up of Mrs. Edna Ann Vistart holding up a button bearing the slogan: "Beer, Let's Make It!" |
| Date: | 11 10 2015 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A woman is holding a board with political buttons for sale for each of the Republican candidates in the debate. A young woman is looking at the buttons the... |
| Date: | 04 03 1968 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Many people are standing or sitting in a room with "Walther for Mayor" signs on the wall. Some are looking at a television in the foreground. Caption reads... |
| Date: | 08 09 1956 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Four women posing in front of bookshelves, looking at stacks of publications. Caption reads: "The Theater Guild committee met Wednesday at the Unive... |
| 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. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
|---|
| United States Senate campaign banner for Milwaukee Socialist Congressman Victor L. Berger, April 1918. (Museum object #1992.168) |
| Date: | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Evacuation route out of Milwaukee. View from the side of the road looking downhill towards the rear of a Wisconsin State Patrol cruiser parked on the right... |
| Date: | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of a group of people marching in the street with Father James Groppi. There is a man driving a Milwaukee police vehicle in front, and one man... |
| Wisconsin History Maker Award |
|---|
| Learn about the chairman of Milwaukee-based company, The Marcus Corporation (Marcus Hotels and Resorts, and Marcus Theatres) |
| Date: | 10 31 1968 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Several people wearing straw boaters are holding signs and posing with a man dressed as Uncle Sam. Signs include such slogans as: "WIN with WINTER, SHINE w... |
| Discover the famous lithographic company most known for its WWII posters whose goal was to mobilize public support for the American war effort. |
| Community: | Milwaukee |
|---|---|
| County: | Milwaukee |
| Historic Name: | Lloyd A. Barbee House |
| Reference Number: | 100003940 |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
|---|
| Read about the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry, which served in the Civil War and lost 217 men during service. |
| Lumberman, Financier and Congressman |
|---|
| Biography of Isaac Stephenson who was a lumberman, financier and congressman. |
| 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. |
| The Many Varied Photographs |
|---|
| Read about the diverse career of photographer Harold Gauer, who is perhaps best known for his humorous photographs. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
|---|
| Read about the 28th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1862-1865 and lost 240 men during service. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
|---|
| Read about the 35th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1864-1865 and lost 276 men during service. |
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: