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| Brief history of theaters and theatrical productions in Wisconsin. |
| This Milwaukee born woman successfully advocated for progressive reforms in the educational system and was influential in the Milwaukee socialist movement. |
| Symbol of Milwaukee Socialism |
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| 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 |
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| Shirt given to a child leaving St. Joseph Orphanage, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c. 1920. (Museum object #2005.82.1) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Block-printed wall hanging produced by workers of the Milwaukee Handicraft Project, 1935-1943. (Museum object #1981.184.4) |
| Discover the history of Father James Groppi, the Catholic priest who led fought for justice in Milwaukee's Inner Core. |
| brewer, businessman |
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| Brief biography of brewer and businessman Joseph Schlitz (1831-1875). |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Greenfield, Wisconsin. |
| Term: Jim Abrahams (1944-) in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History |
| Origin of Goerke's Corners, Wisconsin |
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| Discover the history of Goerke's Corners, Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Bowling shirt designed, made and worn by Earlene Fuller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c. 1995. (Museum object #2008.176.5) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Artisans Day Ribbon possibly worn during parade in Milwaukee, September 3, 1888. (Museum object #H12653) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Road jersey worn by Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock in 1957. (Museum object #2006.68.1) |
| Banker, Politician, Congressman and Railroad Promoter |
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| Biography of banker, politician, Congressman and railroad promoter and executive Alexander Mitchell. |
| Librarian, Lecturer, Reformer and Author |
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| Biography of Lutie Eugenia Stearns, librarian, lecturer, reformer and author who helped establish the Wisconsin Free Library Commission. |
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