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| WWII Air Ace |
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| Discover the history of WWII air ace Richard Bong. |
| Missionary and Clergyman |
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| Biography of Richard Fish Cadle, Episcopal clergyman and missionary who established many Wisconsin parishes. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Banjo-ukulele used by jingle composer Richard Trentlage in the first recording of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Song, 1962. (Museum object #2009.59.1) |
| Brief bio of Richard Theodore Ely, professor, economist, social reformer and author who played a votal role in shaping the "Wisconsin Idea." |
| Professor, Geologist and University President |
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| Biography of Charles Richard Van Hise, professor, geologist and president of the University of Wisconsin. |
| Civil War veteran and Trappist Monk |
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| Learn about the lay brother from Wisconsin who worked at Damien's colony of exiled native Hawaiian lepers. |
| The Remarkable History of the Telephone |
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| Learn how Wisconsin resident Richard Valentine's invention would change the world |
| Brewer |
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| Biography of German brewer Jacob Best Sr., founder of the company that became Pabst Brewing. |
| The Spiritual Father of Social Security |
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| Read about the life of the "spiritual father" of Social Security and his connection with Progressive Wisconsin ideals. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Doll depicting Wisconsin poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox made by Milwaukee artist Joan (Beringer) Pripps, 1947-1948. (Museum object #2007.139.19) |
| America's Best-Known Folk Hero |
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| Read about America's best-known folk hero. This article details the extensive folklore tradition surrounding the legacy of Paul Bunyan. |
| Brief history of the Democratic party in the state of Wisconsin. |
| Learn about the Baptist congregations which began organizing in Wisconsin in the 1830s. |
| Learn about the LGBT rights movement in Wisconsin. This article also contains links to other articles about the history of the LGBT movement in WI. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Toy-Moulds set made by the Make-A-Toy Co. and used by the Asmuth family of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1930s. (Museum object #1962.228.30,A-U) |
| Female War Correspondent |
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| Read about the Wisconsin born photojournalist who was one of the first female war correspondents. This article contains a link containing her photography. |
| Civil War Mascot, 8th Wisconsin Infantry |
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| 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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