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Historical Essay

Politics and Elections — Image Gallery Essay

A Record in Documents and Pictures
Discover the history of American politics through the Wisconsin Historical Society's images
Historical Essay

Spooner, John Coit 1843-1919

Lawyer and Politician
Biography of John Coit Spooner who was a lawyer and politician, known as a leading Stalwart Republican.
Historical Essay

Exploring the Eclectic Harold Gauer Collection - Image Gallery Essay

The Many Varied Photographs
Read about the diverse career of photographer Harold Gauer, who is perhaps best known for his humorous photographs.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin State Constitutions of 1846 and 1848

Too Progressive for Wisconsin
Discover why Wisconsin's 1846 was re-written and passed in 1848
Historical Essay

Bashford, Coles (1816-1878)

Lawyer, Politician and Governor
Discover the history of Wisconsin governor Bashford Coles.
Historical Essay

Advancing Troops Sobered by Carnage at the Battle of Shiloh

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

Augustus A. Bird (1802 - 1870)

Contractor and Politician
Discover the history of Augustus A. Bird
Historical Essay

Soldiers Respond to Their Hero's Welcome Home with Indifference

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

Sickness and Suffering Take Their Toll

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

The Progressive Era: 1895-1925

A Short History of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

'Old Abe' the Eagle Accompanies the 8th Wisconsin Infantry into War

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Sergeant Major George Driggs of Company E, 8th Wisconsin Infantry, introduced readers of his 1864 memoir to the regiment's mascot and most famous member.
Historical Essay

Strong, Moses McCure 1810-1894

Lawyer, Politician, Land Speculator, Promoter and Author
Biography of lawyer, politician, land speculator and promoter and author of a History of the Territory of Wisconsin, Moses Mccure Strong.
Historical Essay

Old Abe, the War Eagle

Civil War Mascot, 8th Wisconsin Infantry
Read about the war eagle who served as the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry. This article contains links to original documents, images, and accounts.

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