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Historical Essay

Harvey, Cordelia (1824–1895)

Civil War Philanthropist, Wisconsin First Lady, Nurse, and Teacher
A brief biography of Wisconsin’s Florence Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey who was a strong voice for innovatring Civil War Military hospitals.
Historical Essay

Harvey, Gov. Louis P. (1820-1862)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Wisconsin Governor
Brief biography of Gov. Louis P. Harvey, helped organize the Republican Party in 1854, state senator from 1854-1857 and in 1862 became governor.
Feature Story

Nan and George Pollard Receive 2006 'Award for Distinction in Visual Arts Given in Memory of Artist Georgia O'Keeffe'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Learn more about this Kenosha, Wisconsin, couple who won national and international acclaim in the arts.
Historical Essay

George Pollard's Palette

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Used by the artist George Pollard of Kenosha, Wisconsin, as a 'scrapbook' of his distinguished career. (Museum object #2007.108.1)
Historical Essay

Kenosha, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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