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| Silver ladle and spoon given to Syndonia (Hobbins) Jackson of Madison, Wisconsin as a wedding present, 1872. (Museum object #1955.304,A) |
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| Badge worn to support William Jennings Bryan by Wisconsin delegate Charles Donohue at Democratic Convention, Denver, July 1908 (Museum object #1997.36.1) |
| During the Progressive Era, this Milwaukeean helped Jewish immigrants assimilate into American society while maintaining their ethnic heritage. |
| Canadian Clergyman, Missionary and Con Artist |
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| Biography of Eleazer Williams, a Canadian clergyman and missionary who claimed to be the French Lost Dauphin. |
| Politician and State Treasurer |
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| Discover the history of Cathy S. Zeuske |
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| Shoe last (form) used to make boots for Frederick Shadick of Cottage Inn, Wisconsin, 1849-1854. (Museum object #1968.15.1) |
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| Southern Colonial dollhouse handmade and furnished by Ann Little of Columbus, Wisconsin, 1976-1977. (Museum object #2007.191.1) |
| Supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story' |
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| Chapter 5 supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story' |
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| “Sons in Service” flag from the Washbush home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 1917-1918. (Museum object #1985.34.1) |
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| Dress worn by John Kiser as a child near Oregon, Wisconsin, c. 1856. (Museum object #1950.5744) |
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| Automobile baby bottle warmer lined with asbestos, made by the Hankscraft Company, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, c. 1955. (Museum object #1979.316.21) |
| Fugitive Slave |
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| Biography of Caroline Quarlls, the first fugitive slave conducted through Wisconsin's underground railroad network to freedom. |
| Read this informative article about the life of the Wisconsin born author, most famous for the children's book series Little House on the Prairie. |
| Beyond Beer and Brats |
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| Explore the history of Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin. |
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| Industrial sewing machine used to make one of Wisconsin's signature products for over 40 years, 1950s-1997. (Museum object #1997.54.1A-D) |
| Discover the history of Doctor Kate Pelham Newcomb, founder of the Million Penny Parade. |
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| United States Senate campaign banner for Milwaukee Socialist Congressman Victor L. Berger, April 1918. (Museum object #1992.168) |
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| Paper dress made by Scott Paper Co., 1966-1967. (Museum object #1969.184.13) |
| A Popular Speaker Sways Opinion |
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| Discover the connection between P.T. Barnum and the 1853 statewide referendum on liquor sales. |
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