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Book or Pamphlet

Mrs. Caroline Quarlls Watkins

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Description: Quarter-length portrait of Caroline Quarlls Watkins, taken when she lived in Sandwich, Ontario.
Historical Essay

Quarlls, Caroline (1824-1892)

Fugitive Slave
Biography of Caroline Quarlls, the first fugitive slave conducted through Wisconsin's underground railroad network to freedom.
Book or Pamphlet

Paperback: $12.95
120 pages, 43 photos, 6 maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870203886

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Property Record

COUNTY HIGHWAY DD

Community: Spring Prairie
County: Walworth
Historic Name: Palmer Gardner House
Reference Number: 124923
Historical Essay

Underground Railroad in Wisconsin

A brief history of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

The Underground Railroad in Wisconsin

Read about the most famous actions of freedom seekers along Wisconsin's Underground Railroad. Includes links to primary sources.
Classroom Material

Chapter 7: Wisconsin and the Civil War

Supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
Chapter 7 supplemental materials to the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
Article

Teach and Learn Wisconsin History

Discover the rich history of Wisconsin. Whether enjoying a simple pursuit of information or a deeper quest for understanding, these essays are perfect for students, teachers and others who love history.
Find information on field trips, classroom visits and resources to assist you in teaching Wisconsin history, including 4th-grade text book resources.
Classroom Material

Chapter 6: Coming to Wisconsin: Immigration and Settlement

Supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
Supplemental materials for Chapter 6 of the 4th-grade history textbook.
Historical Essay

Women's History in Wisconsin

Provides a comprehensive summary of women's history in Wisconsin and contains primary sources from the 16th century to the early 21st century.
Online Exhibit

Women's History | BIG History

Women’s history in Wisconsin
The Society is celebrating BIG moments in Wisconsin history, including the significant impact that women have had on the history of the state.

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