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Book cover for "Wisconsin for Kennedy" with black and white photo of JFK outside. Snow is falling and he smiles for the camera. Several people in background.

Wisconsin for Kennedy

9781976600173
Author B.J. Hollars chronicles JFK’s nail-biting Wisconsin win by drawing on rarely cited oral histories from the eclectic team of people who worked together to make it happen: a cranberry farmer, a union leader, a mayor, an architect, and others.
$24.95
Book cover of "Obreros Unidos" with full page black and white picture of picketing farm workers and close-up of Jesus Salas in the foreground, microphone in hand. Title of the book in bold red font at the top.

Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Movement

9781976600074
A first-hand narrative of the fight for farmworkers' rights from celebrated labor leader, Jesus Salas. Young leaders founded Obreros Unidos (Workers United) to fight for fairness and respect, and to provide services to migrant families.
$24.95
Picture of Proxmire: Bulldog of the Senate

Proxmire: Bulldog of the Senate

9780870209086
Remembered by many Wisconsinites as a friendly, hand-shaking fixture at sporting events and state fairs, Proxmire was one of the few politicians who voted his conscience and never forgot about the people he represented.
$28.95
Madison in the Sixties

Madison in the Sixties

9780870208836
Paperback: $29.95
432 pages, 161 b/w illus., 8x9
ISBN: 978-0-87020-883-6

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

For Library, Trade, and Wholesale
$29.95
Picture of Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Reader

Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Reader

9780870206788
Paperback: $18.95
256 pages, 19 b&w photos, 1 map
ISBN: 9780870206788

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$18.95
Somos Latinas

Somos Latinas: Voices of Wisconsin Latina Activists

9780870208591
Paperback, $24.95
302 pages, 38 b&w photos, 6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-87020-859-1

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$24.95
Autobiography of Meta Berger book cover with image of Meta Berger amongst black background

A Milwaukee Woman’s Life on the Left: The Autobiography of Meta Berger

9780870203220
Paperback: $15.95
224 pages, 24 b & w photos an dillus, 6 x 9
ISBN: 9780870203220

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$15.95
Picture of A Short History of Wisconsin

A Short History of Wisconsin

9780870204401
A Short History of Wisconsin offers a fresh understanding of how Wisconsin came into being and how Wisconsinites past and present share a deep connection to the land itself.
$18.95
Patrick Lucey Book

Patrick J. Lucey - A Lasting Legacy

9780870209369

As Wisconsin governor from 1971 to 1977, Patrick J. Lucey pursued an ambitious progressive agenda, tempered by the concerns of a fiscal conservative and a pragmatic realist. His legacy continues to impact Wisconsin residents and communities. Details, below.

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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$28.95
Educating Milwaukee book cover featuring black and white image of segregation protest

Educating Milwaukee: How One City’s History of Segregation and Struggle Shaped Its Schools

9780870207204
Paperback: $24.95
288 pages, 12 maps, 6 x 9
ISBN: 9780870207204

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$24.95
Justice for All

Justice for All: Selected Writings of Lloyd A. Barbee

9780870208386
Paperback: $26.95
304 pages, 34 b&w photos, 6 x 9
ISBN: 9780870208386

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$26.95
This cover features a large black and white photograph of Martin Luther King Jr's face on the right with the title written on top. "MARCHING to the MOUNTAINTOP," is written in white and green and "How Poverty, Labor Fights, and Civil Rights Set the Stage for Martin Luther King, Jr's Final Hours" is written below in smaller, orange italics. At the bottom of the cover, the author's name "Ann Bausum," is written in white italics. The lower half of the cover is a black and white photograph of protesters fighting for equality and rights.

Marching to the Mountaintop: How Poverty, Labor Rights and Civil Rights Set the Stage for Martin Luther King Jr's Final Hours

9781426309397
Ann Bausum chronicles the intertwining struggles of poverty, labor rights and civil rights culminating in the poignant final days of Martin Luther King Jr's life and his enduring legacy.
$19.95 $4.99
Two enamel lapel pins with the word VOTE in bold font. One black and white, the other red and blue.

Vote Pin

Enamel "VOTE" pin in iconic, retro style. Express yourself with this pin and rock that vote all the way to the polls!
$9.95
Workers and Unions in Wisconsin book cover featuring two black and white photographs. The top half of cover shows old Milwaukee city, and the bottom is workers all posing for camera.

Workers and Unions in Wisconsin: A Labor History Anthology

9780870203145
Paperback: $24.95
296 pages, 148 b/w photos and illus., 8.5 x 11"
ISBN: 9780870203145

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$24.95
A City at War book cover featuring various black and white images of Milwaukee workers

A City at War: Milwaukee Labor During WWII

9780870207297
Paperback: $24.95
228 pages, 6 x 9
ISBN:9780870207297

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$24.95
Picture of The Labor Movement In Wisconsin: A History

The Labor Movement In Wisconsin: A History

9780870204951
Paperback: $24.95
304 pages, 41 b/w photos, 6 x9
ISBN: 9780870204951

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$24.95
Coming Out, Moving Forward book cover featuring various images of Wisconsin residents both in black and white and colored images

Coming Out, Moving Forward - Wisconsin's Recent Gay History

9780870209277
Coming Out, Moving Forward, the second volume in R. Richard Wagner’s groundbreaking work on gay history in Wisconsin, outlines the challenges that LGBT Wisconsinites faced in their efforts to right past oppressions and secure equality in the post-Stonewall period between 1969 and 2000. More details, below.

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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$28.95
We've Been Here Along: Wisconsin's Early Gay History

We've Been Here All Along: Wisconsin's Early Gay History

9780870209123
Details:
Author: R. Richard Wagner
Paperback
448 pages. 91 b&w photos and illustrations. 6 x 9"
ISBN: 978-0-87020-912-3
Publication Date: April, 2019
Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

For Library, Trade, and Wholesale
$28.95
Fighting Bob La Follette book cover featuring black and white image of La Follettte

Fighting Bob La Follette: The Righteous Reformer

9780870204265
Paperback: $22.95
416 pages, 37 b/w photos and illus., 6.125 x 9.25"
ISBN: 9780870204265

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$22.95
Fighting Son book cover featuring image of Phillip La Follette with black background

Fighting Son: A Biography of Philip F. La Follette

9780870203534
Paperback: $22.95
360 pp, illustrated, photographs, maps
ISBN: 9780870203534

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$22.95
Picture of Warriors, Saints and Scoundrels: Brief Portraits of Real People Who Shaped Wisconsin

Warriors, Saints and Scoundrels: Brief Portraits of Real People Who Shaped Wisconsin

9780870207921
Paperback: $22.95
224 pages, 62 photos, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 9780870207921

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$22.95
Blue Jenkins book cover featuring image of Blue surrounded by blue with red border

Blue Jenkins: Working for Workers

9780870204272
Paperback: $12.95
160 pages, 86 b/w photos, illus., and maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204272

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$12.95
Make Way for Liberty - book cover

Make Way for Liberty: Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War

9780870209468

Hundreds of African American soldiers and regimental employees represented Wisconsin in the Civil War, and many of them lived in the state either before or after the conflict. And yet, if these individuals are mentioned at all in histories of the state, it is with a sentence or two about their small numbers.... Full details below.

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$24.95
Belle and Bob book cover featuring image of Belle and Bob surrounded by light tan and red border

Belle and Bob: Partners in Politics

9780870204074
Paperback: $12.95
144 pages, 83 photos, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204074

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$12.95
Father Groppi book cover featuring group marching for civil rights surrounded by blue with yellow border

Father Groppi: Marching for Civil Rights

9780870205750
Paperback: $12.95
156 pages, 60 b/w photos, 7x9
ISBN: 978-0-87020-575-0

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$12.95
Gaylord Nelson book cover featuring image of Gaylord surrounded by green with blue border

Gaylord Nelson: Champion for Our Earth

9780870204432
Paperback: $12.95
120 pages, 81 b/w photos, and maps 7 x 9
ISBN: 9780870204432

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$12.95
On Wisconsin Women: Working for Their Rights from Settlement to Suffrage

On Wisconsin Women: Working for Their Rights from Settlement to Suffrage

9780299140045
Wisconsin is known as the home of the Progressive party. But, in the words of a suffragist in 1912, "The last thing a man becomes progressive about is the activities of his wife." Learn more about women's rights to vote and the Wisconsin women who made it possible.
$26.95
Capitol Playing Cards showing five face cards and then the back of card with Blue capitol and light blue sky with yellow clouds.

Capitol Playing Cards

M00183
Perfect for a friendly game of gin rummy, go fish, or cribbage! Keep a deck in the glove box for road trips, picnics, and lakeside games.
$9.95
The Wisconsin Capitol

The Wisconsin Capitol

9780870208423
Hardcover: $25.00
192 pages, 110 b&w/color photos, 7 x 9
ISBN: 9780870208423

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$25.00
A greeting card featuring a graphic of the Wisconsin State Capitol

Capitol Greeting Card

130000451
Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries . . . this blank card is perfect for all of your celebratory needs!
$2.95 $2.21
Wisconsin State Capitol model in white with black platform

Wisconsin State Capitol Miniature Model

10000010
Wisconsin State Capitol Miniature Over the past one hundred years, the Wisconsin State Capitol has dominated the Madison skyline and its civic life. This miniature is a perfect gift for collectors, architects, legislators, hobbyists, and all proud Wisconsinites!
$18.95
Picture of 2019 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament

2019 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament

1000000136
In 1895 sculptress Jean Pond Miner received an unusual honor for a woman of her day: her seven-foot tall allegorical statue "Forward" was given a prominent position at the Wisconsin State Capitol. "Forward" is an allegory of devotion and progress, qualities Miner felt Wisconsin embodied.
$20.00
Wisconsin State Capitol 2021 ornament with evergreen tree in the capitol rotunda. The tree is fully ornamented.

2021 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament

10000537
The 2021 State Capitol Ornament celebrates Wisconsin's century-old tradition of the Capitol tree that brightens the State Capitol rotunda every year. Booklet and presentation gift box included!
$20.00
Tree ornament with image of the Wisconsin capitol dome in the background. In the foreground are colorful farmer's market images like vendor tents, produce, and flowers.

2022 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament

1000000316
The 2022 State Capitol Ornament celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Dane County Farmers' Market, one of the premier farmers' markets in the nation.
$20.00
Suffrage Buttons

Cast Your Vote Buttons

10000379
Turn heads at the polls with buttons that celebrate the democratic process.
$1.95
Votes for Women Buttons

Votes for Women Button

130000410
Share in the centennial celebration of the ratification of the 19th Ammendment!
$0.95 $0.24
Square pin with a white background, a black outline, and black text reading "Votes for Women"

Votes for Women Lapel Pin

M00241
This pin celebrates the determination, hard work of the Suffragette movement to incur the right for women to vote.
$5.69
I Will Vote Key Chain

I Will Vote Key Chain

10000378
Our I Will Vote key chain is an exclusive Society design. The historical image is from a poster made from an engraving, circa 1910.
$9.95
Frontside of the white crew cut t-shirt with black ribbing on the neck and sleeves. The black text "I Will Vote" is underneath a black and white engraving of a suffragist in a Greek costume on a pedestal.

I Will Vote Shirt

10000359
Get ready for voting season, and celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote with our Society exclusive "I Will Vote" t-shirt!
$24.95
Picture of Votes for Women Key Chain

Votes for Women Key Chain

M-00242
Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women's suffrage with the Votes for Women key Chain.
$6.63
Within the blue borders of the cover, is a black and white image of a woman holding a torch. Above her, is the title of the book, "A Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions." Right above that is the author's name, "Elizabeth Cady Stanton."

A Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions

9781429096157
A defining document in the women's rights movement in the United States. Author Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a leader in the women's rights movement during the mid to late 19th century.
$9.95 $2.49
Picture of History of Wisconsin Volume I: From Exploration to Statehood

History of Wisconsin Volume I: From Exploration to Statehood

9780870201226
Hardcover: $40.00
753 pp, illustrated, maps
ISBN: 9780870201226

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$40.00
Picture of History of Wisconsin Volume II: Civil War Era 1848-1873

History of Wisconsin Volume II: Civil War Era 1848-1873

9780870201608
Out of Print: Vol. II is out of print and is currently available only as an e-book from all major e-book retailers. This volume introduces us to the first generation of statehood, from the conversion of prairie and forests into farmland to the development of cities and industry.
$40.00
Picture of History of Wisconsin Volume III: Industrialization and Urbanization 1873-1893

History of Wisconsin Volume III: Industrialization and Urbanization 1873-1893

9780870202438
Hardcover: $40.00
693 pp, illustrated, photos
ISBN: 9780870202438

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$40.00
Picture of History of Wisconsin Volume IV: The Progressive Era 1893-1914

History of Wisconsin Volume IV: The Progressive Era 1893-1914

9780870203039
Hardcover: $40.00
734 pp, photos
ISBN:9780870203039

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$40.00
Picture of History of Wisconsin Volume V: War, a New Era, and Depression 1914-1940

History of Wisconsin Volume V: War, a New Era, and Depression 1914-1940

9780870202605
Hardcover: $40.00
642 pp, photos, maps
ISBN:9780870202605

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$40.00
Picture of History of Wisconsin Volume VI: Continuity and Change 1940-1965

History of Wisconsin Volume VI: Continuity and Change 1940-1965

9780870202544
Hardcover: $40.00
830 pp, photos, maps
ISBN: 9780870202544

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$40.00
Black cloth mask with white ties. The mask text is white and reads "I will vote"

I Will Vote - Suffrage Centennial Face Mask

10000391
Custom Face Mask from the Wisconsin Historical Society. Fashion PPE with a voice.
$19.95 $4.99
Black cloth mask with white straps. One yellow and one blue diagonal slash each run across the mask behind the white text "Votes for Women"

Votes for Women Face Mask

130000583
Stay safe and celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women's suffrage with our Votes For Women face mask.
$19.95 $4.99
Book cover of "When is Daddy Coming Home" with two black and white photos of parents with young children. Title in black font on white background.

When is Daddy Coming Home? An American Family during World War II

9781976600401
A powerful memoir that illuminates life on the home front and the impact of World War II on an American family.
$19.95
The 2024 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament on a blank white background.

2024 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament

1000000669
The 2024 Capitol Ornament celebrates the architectural and artistic treasure which is housed beneath the historic granite dome: the State Capitol Rotunda.
$20.00
Front cover of the book "Valiant Vel" for young readers. Color portrait of Vel Phillips speaking at microphone.

Valiant Vel: Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and Equality

9781976600432
Beautifully illustrated with historic photographs and original artwork, this compelling biography for young readers tells the remarkable story of fair housing advocate and civic leader Vel Phillips.
$20.00
A History in Indigenous Voices book cover featuring title and author's name in bold red text in front of a tan background with faint scripture.

A History in Indigenous Voices: Menominee, Ho-Chunk, Oneida, Stockbridge, and Brothertown Interactions in the Removal Era

9781976600098
The nation-to-nation treaties and other documents discussed here testify to the complexity and sovereignty of Indigenous governance then and now. This volume is a vital resource for historians and an accessible introduction to Indigenous treatymaking in Wisconsin.
$49.95