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County Histories
We recently put more than 80 standard county histories online. The collection totals about 56,000 pages and is being enthusiastically welcomed by genealogists, local historians, archivists and public librarians. These books typically were published 1880-1920 and contain several hundred pages filled with pioneer recollections and other local data that was not recorded anywhere else. Have a look.
Wisconsin Genealogy Index
We've been adding and updating records for the last several months. If you haven't used this index to more than 2,500,000 Wisconsin birth, marriage and death certificates recently, have another look. You'll also find listings for more than 150,000 obituaries and biographical sketches.
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A Capitol Fish StoryConsidered ugly by some and revered by others, sturgeon boast a rich history in Wisconsin. After having survived whatever killed the dinosaurs, they evolved into a robust fish that can enjoy a lifespan of more than a century. In 1932, one sturgeon proved its lasting power in a particularly fragrant way. For years, state law required that confiscated fish and...
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Wisconsin Magazine of History
The Autumn 2009 issue features a story on James Roosevelt's business ventures in Superior in the 1890s, a photographic essay on Northern Wisconsin's wet boathouses, a book excerpt from People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish, articles on Milwaukee's fight against juvenile delinquent "beboppers" in the post-World War II era, and Maude McGinty's efforts to teach deaf and speech-impaired children at the turn of the 20th century. |
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Fresh Perspectives on a Legendary Lumberjack
