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"We Stand on Their Shoulders": A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting

A Traveling Display
"We Stand on Their Shoulders" explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights key leaders.
Historical Object

Manchester Massacre Handkerchief

Date: 1819
Description: A commemorative handkerchief created by a wood engraving on white cotton fabric. The scene is the Manchester Reform Meeting, in England. A crowd of demonst...
Photograph

Clara Barton

Date: 
Description: Quarter-length carte-de-visite portrait of Clara Harlowe Barton. On April 20, 1862, after the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas), she established an...
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

La Follette, Belle Case (1859-1931)

This woman was the wife of "Fighting Bob" La Follette. Read about her influence in politics, specifically in the woman's suffrage and pacifist's movements.
News Release

June 5, 2019 - 2019 Capitol Ornament to be unveiled on Monday, June 10 in the State Capitol Assembly Parlor

For Immediate Release
The 2019 Wisconsin State Capitol ornament, presented by the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday, June 10.
Historical Essay

Berger, Meta Schlichting (1873-1944)

This Milwaukee born woman successfully advocated for progressive reforms in the educational system and was influential in the Milwaukee socialist movement.
Photograph

Voter Registration Benefit for Mississippi

Date: 08 08 1964
Description: The original caption states: "Willie Peacock, Charleston, Mississippi, field secretary for Student Non-Violent Coordinating Commission, discussing the Summ...
Photograph

Carrie Lane

Date: 1883
Description: Quarter-length vignetted studio portrait of Carrie Lane Chapman Catt when she was still single and a teacher in Mason City, Iowa.
Photograph

David G. James with Suffragists

Date: 06 13 1919
Description: Former Wisconsin State Senator David G. James, Republican from Richland Center (1908-1912) and the father of suffragist Ada James. The photograph was likel...
News Release

June 10, 2019 - Media Advisory: Press Conference to unveil the 2019 State Capitol Ornament Today at 11:30 am

For Immediate Release
The Wisconsin Historical Foundation will unveil the 2019 State Capitol Ornament during a press conference in the State Capitol.
Book or Pamphlet

Paperback: $37.95
512 pp, photos
ISBN: 0870203619

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Price: $37.95
Online Exhibit

Statehood

Wisconsin Citizen Petition Exhbit
Article

Wisconsin Scribes

A Documentary Discovery Project
General Information

Women's History Month 2018

Events, Information, Books and more for Celebrating Wisconsin Women's History
Feature Story

Ralph Kerwineo

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Ralph Kerwineo, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers

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