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Confederate Presidential Election Ballot

Date: 11 1860
Description: Confederate Presidential Election ballot. Jefferson Davis and Alex. H. Stephens were elected without opposition. The corrosion on the front is caused by th...
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Neshkoro Poll Watcher

Date: 1967
Description: A seated young man looking into the camera watches over polls during a historic union election in Neshkoro. In the center, the ballot box is placed in fron...
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National Democratic Ticket Ballot

Date: 11 06 1860
Description: National Democratic Ticket for the United States Presidential Election, Stephen A. Douglas and for Vice President, Herschel V. Johnson. Voters that desired...
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Union Electoral Ticket

Date: 11 06 1860
Description: Union Electoral Ticket for the United States Presidential Election, John Bell and for Vice President, Edward Everett. Voters that desired to select a strai...
Historical Essay

Elections in Wisconsin

Brief history of elections in Wisconsin.
Photograph

Hartford Store Poll Watchers

Date: 1967
Description: Two men sitting in front of Hartford Store cucumber receiving station watch over polls on union election day. The ballot box is on the left side of the tab...
Historical Essay

Primary Elections in Wisconsin

Brief history of primary elections in Wisconsin.
Online Exhibit

That's the Ticket! A Parade of Presidential Elections

Learn about America's presidential elections since 1856 and discover how Wisconsin voted.
General Information

Key Documents from the 1964 Freedom Summer Project

Brief descriptions and links to original documents created by CORE, SNCC, COFO, local residents, volunteers and opponents. Organized by topic
Historical Essay

How Madison Became a City

From Bear Hunting on the Capitol Square to a Fully-incorporated City
Discover how Madison went from a small village in 1836 to being organized and governed as a city in 20 years time
Historical Essay

How Madison Became the Capital

Argument and an Unpopular Choice
Discover how Madison became the capitol city during the first Wisconsin territorial convention
Historical Essay

The Progressive Era: 1895-1925

A Short History of Wisconsin

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