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Map or Atlas

Menominee Place Names Map

Date: 2013
Description: Map is the most extensive endeavor to date to accurately locate and document both prehistoric place names and natural features of the Menominee language wi...
Historical Object

Bandolier Bag

Date: 2016
Description: A beaded dance bag, which was once presented to General J.C. Starkweather by a Menominee Indian.
Map or Atlas

Portion of Milwaukee Along the Menomonee River Showing industrial Buildings, Canals, and Public Land

Date: 2000
Description: This map shows the industrial area along the Menominee River and canals. Industrial buildings are shown in orange and labeled in red. Other areas are shown...
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.
Historical Essay

Wild Rice

A Brief History of one of Wisconsin's Earliest Crops
Discover the history of wild rice in Wisconsin.
Map or Atlas

Wild Shores, Your Guide to Wisconsin Public Service Recreational Lands in Marinette County, WI and Menominee County, MI : Eastern Hydro Lands

Date: 2000
Description: This map shows Wisconsin Public Service Corporation property, special regulation areas, public boat landings, roads, parks, and other recreation areas. Ins...
Classroom Material

How to Be an Indian in the 21st Century: Education Resource for Grade Band 9-12

Poetry activities related to Wisconsin Historical Society Press book, "How to Be an Indian in the 21st Century" by Louis V. Clark III
How to Be an Indian in the 21st Century: Poetry Activities for 9th through 12th grade
Historical Essay

Green Bay, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Classroom Material

Native People of Wisconsin Interactive Resource

Supplemental teaching materials for 'Native People of Wisconsin'
Interactive whiteboard resources designed for use with Patty Loew's "Native People of Wisconsin" for the 4th grade classroom.
Historic Marker

Lumberman Maritime Trails Marker

Location: Bender Park
Nearby City: Oak Creek, Milwaukee County
Body of water: Lake Michigan
Historic Marker

Joys Maritime Trails Marker

Location: Sunset Park 747 N 3rd Ave
Nearby City: Sturgeon Bay, Door County
Body of water: Green Bay
Classroom Material

Indian Nations of Wisconsin, 2nd Edition

Teaching Materials
Teaching materials for use with the 2nd Edition of Patty Lowe's "Indian Nations of Wisconsin."
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

Black History in Wisconsin

Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources.

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