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Historical Essay

Wisconsin Women - About the Image Gallery

View the collection of images of Wisconsin women in a variety of activities: farm work, canning, suffragism, photography, war work and civil rights.
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

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.
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.
Historical Essay

Courtship Advice Fan

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Victorian scrapbook fan made by Julia Morris of Madison, decorated with suggestions about courtship, love and marriage, 1895-1899. (Museum object #1955.480
Historical Essay

Morality in America

Temperance, Abolition and Utopian Communities
Discovery how early Americans founded the abolition and temperance movements to help increase morality
Historical Essay

Overview of Citizen Petitions, Remonstrances, and Resolutions

Wisconsin Citizen Petitions
Historical Essay

Progressivism and the Wisconsin Idea

The History of the Movement
Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette, the Wisconsin Republican Party and the Progressive Movement reformed state and national government.

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