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This book cover features a colorful starburst pattern in the center, resembling a quiltdesign with bright, geometric shapes. "FULL OF FAIR HOPE," is written in bold letters above the starburst and below it, there is an illustration of a church. To the left of the church, there is a blue textbox with white lettering that reads "A History of St. Mary's Mission Red Lake." The author's name, "Owen Lindblad OSB" is written in white over a blue background

Full of Fair Hope: A History of St. Mary's Mission Red Lake

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A detailed account on the St. Mary's Mission and the AHNISHINABE-OJIBWE people of Red Lake, Minnesota. Rare book!

$19.95 $4.99

Illustration of solar system on a yellow background with "Daughter in Retrograde" written in red on the bottom. Below that, the author's name, "Courtney Kersten" is written in black letters.

Daughter in Retrograde: A Memoir

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Courtney Kersten charts the uncertainty of her midwestern homeland by looking to the stars and the planets in this bittersweet and transformative memoir.

$24.95 $6.24

"FATES and TRAITORS" is written in large bold white letters, surrounded by red floral patterns. In the background is a black and white image of two people. Above the title, the author's name "JENNIFER CHIAVERINI," is written in white text. Below the title, in white script, "A novel of JOHN WILKES BOOTH," is written.

Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth

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Fates and Traitors is a historical fiction that brings to life pivotal actors who made an indelible mark on the history of the United States.

$27.00 $6.75

At the top of the cover, in large white letters, "TOMMY" is written on a dark blue background. Below that, there is a photograph of Tommy G. Thompson at a podium giving the thumbs up gesture. Under the photograph, the subtitle "MY JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME" is written in white text. Below the subtitle, the author's names, "TOMMY G THOMPSON AND DOUG MOE" are written in red.

Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime

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This autobiography of Tommy G. Thompson follows this politician's journey from his unprecedented four terms as Wisconsin governor to his time as a cabinet secretary under George W. Bush.

$29.95 $7.49

The Painted Forest

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In this often surprising book of essays, Krista Eastman explores the myths we make about who we are and where we’re from. A smart and contemporary take on how we wander and how we belong.

$19.99 $5.00

The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey

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A heartfelt and humorous memoir about the hard, laborious life on a farm in the early 1960s, a dairy operation on 700 acres of rich Illinois bottomland.

$17.95 $4.49

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

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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

Son of Fortune

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An adventure packed historical fiction novel following a young man on a journey of a lifetime - from San Francisco to Peru.

$16.99 $4.25

"My Family and Other Hazards," written in blue text over an image with a green filter of a family playing mini golf.

My Family and Other Hazards: A Memoir

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A funny, heartwarming memoir about saying goodbye to your childhood home, in this case a quirky, one-of-a-kind, family-run miniature golf course in Wisconsin.

$25.00 $12.50

"The DEER CAMP" written in cream colored letters over a photograph of three boys fishing in the river.

The Deer Camp: A Memoir of a Father, a Family, and the Land that Healed Them

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Dean Kuipers weaves a beautiful and surprising story about the restorative power of land and of his own family, which so desperately needed healing.

$28.00 $7.00

Constitución de Los Estados Unidos De América

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The Constitution of the United States in Spanish

$9.95 $2.49

A photograph of a lake in Northern Wisconsin with the title "Enduring Ways of the Lac du Flambeau People," written in black

Enduring Ways of the Lac de Flambeau People | DVD

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An engaging, hour long program detailing the traditions of the Lac de Flambeau people.

$19.95 $4.99

"Earth Days," is written in green. Below that is an image of a cluster of button pins with advocating for the preservation of the Earth.

Earth Days | DVD

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"Earth Days," looks back to the origins and development of the modern environmental movement.

$24.99 $6.25

Black Point Estates and Gardens Tote Bag

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A practical souvenir from Black Point Estate and Gardens! Use it for farmers market trips, grocery runs or just as an everyday bag!

$12.00 $3.00

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

I Will Vote - Suffrage Centennial Face Mask

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Custom Face Mask from the Wisconsin Historical Society. Fashion PPE with a voice.

$19.95 $4.99

Black cloth mask with black ear straps. In colored lines making up the letters, the mask text reads "Museum Nerd"

Museum Nerd Face Mask

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Stay safe and display your museum nerd pride with this protective mask with filter inserts!

$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

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Stay safe and celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women's suffrage with our Votes For Women face mask.

$19.95 $4.99

Shiney, brownish, stoneware pumpkin in bright window light resting on burlap.

Glazed Ceramic Pumpkin | Cider Brown

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Unique home decor from Rowe Pottery. Made in Wisconsin.

$47.95 $35.96

Shiney, sage green, stoneware pumpkin in bright window light resting on burlap.

Glazed Ceramic Pumpkin | Woodland Sage

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Unique home decor for autumn. Perfect accent for table top or entryway fall display. Made in Wisconsin.

$47.95 $35.96

An enamel pin of a red winter hat with a snowflake design.

Winter Cap Pin with Snowflake

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This red winter hat pin is great for decorating your jacket or backpack! A must-have for winter fanatics.

$9.95 $2.49

Ever Gleaming Knit Beanie Caps

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Stay warm and nostolgically stylish in an Ever Gleaming knit beanie cap. Available in red, midnight blue, and pink!

$19.95 $4.99

Round pin with a white band on the outer edge and red text reading "Ever Gleaming" on top and "Celebrating America's Aluminum Christmas Tree" below. The inner circle is green with a white starburst shape containing a red Christmas tree shape and the green text "Est. 1959".

Ever Gleaming Lapel Pin

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Unique pin to add to your collection. Features Wisconsin's famous aluminum Christmas tree! Enamel on metal.

$5.95 $1.49

Ever Gleaming Trivet

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For the Christmas memoribilia collector who has everything! Practical and nostalgic. Ceramic with cork backing.

$14.95 $11.21

Ever Gleaming Vinyl Stickers

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Ever Gleaming Vinyl Stickers - 3" Diameter. A Society exclusive item.

$3.95 $1.98

Ever Gleaming Thermos

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From mulled wine to cold cider, keep drinks steaming hot or ice cold with a practical Ever Gleaming thermos! A Society design. Tom & Jerry anyone?

$26.95 $13.48

Yule Goat Key Chain including silver brass keychain attached to head of goat. Goat made of rope string with a red ribbon wrapped around body.

Julbock (Yule Goat) Key Chain

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A festive key chain with holiday spirit! The Julbock wishes you good tidings and cheer each holiday season.

$11.95 $8.96

Reproduction of painted portrait of Carrie Chapman. Black background.

Women's Suffrage Posters

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Carrie Chapman in stock only. Make a unique statement in your home with these Women's Suffrage posters & prints from historic images related to the women's suffrage.

$18.00 $9.00

Assisting the Elderly Poster by Greg Biskakone Johnson, A poster reminiscent of WWII army styling it evokes a relateable feel revealing a can of food, that talks about taking care of our neighbors and our community in times of hardship.

Assisting the Elderly | Johnson

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by Greg 'Biskakone' Johnson | June 3, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Greg 'Biskakone' Johnson is a member of the Lynx Clan and an enrolled member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. His home on the Lac du Flambeau reservation, established by the Treaty of 1854, is also known as Waaswaaganing, “the place of the torch.” Greg lives his life according to the four seasons, as did his ancestors. He harvests deer, fish, maple sugar, berries, wild rice, and wild plants. He is passionate about keeping the traditional ways alive, and he takes every opportunity to teach these ways to others.... (Continued below.)

$35.00 $17.50

A pale green background over a darker green lawn holds a peach tree. Arond the peach tree that is a darker green with peachy orange fruit, are three people. A woman holds out the fruit to a young child and older man standing opposite her around the tree. Below them it reads Branch Out.

Branch Out | Klein

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By Tonia Klein | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

Tonia Klein started the Cudahy Art Coalition LLC in 2020 with co-founder Joan Houlehen. Her poster design is based on an actual event that happened when isolated due to Covid-19. Learn more, below.

$35.00 $17.50

Four children of different ethnicities wash their hands at the same sink in a pale teal room. Clean Hands - Renée Graef

Clean Hands | Graef

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by Renée Graef | July 1, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Renée Graef has illustrated over 80 children's books, including the "Kirsten" books (American Girl), books in the "My First Little House" program (Laura Ingalls Wilder) and "B is for Badger; A Wisconsin Alphabet." She splits her time between Milwaukee and Los Angeles. Continued below.

$35.00 $17.50

Conserving Resources Poster by Colin Matthes, Stark decisive black and white lines with pops of color to highlight important resources, like tomatoes, create the dramatic affect of this poster.

Conserving Resources | Matthes

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by Colin Matthes | May 27, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Colin Matthes (Milwaukee, WI) is an artist. He combines improvised utilitarian construction techniques with instructional drawing, spectacle, and civically minded projects that range from group knowledge archiving sessions to “eco” demolition derbies. He always shows the means of production - the process, the fingerprints, the screwups.

$35.00 $17.50

To Each Their Strengths by Jolyn Sandford Poster, featuring an Asian woman handing food to a dark haired person, lots of blues, reminiscent of WWII Nursing Posters

Each to Their Strengths | Sandford

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by Jolyn Sandford | June 10, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Jolyn Sandford is a Madison-based artist and software developer who seeks to celebrate the things she loves through illustration. With roots in the fine arts and computer science, she enjoys examining the intersection of art and tech....(Continued below.)

$35.00 $17.50

Poster with line drawing of masked lady with glasses and face mask. Flanked by heart balloons. Text reads "Support the ones you love", and "elders, friends, and neighbors." Pink background.

Elders, Friends, and Neighbors | Thorson

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By Jette Thorson | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | High Schoolers

Jette Thorson is a student at Verona High School. Jette is passionate about art, and during the pandemic art has been a creative outlet.

$35.00 $17.50

Done similarly to a victorian style advertisement, a woman stands surrounded in a black oval background, clutching her hand to her chest while wearing a black strapless gown, her dark hair blending into the background and a bandaid on her bicep. Around her in gothic lettering, warped to fit the space it reads, 'Getting Vaccinated is simple Easy & Done in just a pinch! Get Yours Today!

Getting Vaccinated | Vasquez

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By Sonia Vasquez | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

Sonia Vasquez is an artist living and working out of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. For this piece, she was inspired by Victorian advertisements and medicine - imagining what a Covid vaccine poster might look like in the 19th century.

$35.00 $17.50

Illustration showing two hands clasped, one purple, one orange. The background is overlapping concentric circles in orange and purple tones. Textual component says "A helping hand can go a long way."

Helping Hands | Nash

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By Ciara Nash | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

Ciara Nash likes to use vibrant colors, shapes, textures, and movement. This poster promotes community togetherness and support.

$35.00 $17.50

Illustration of smiling girl wearing purple. Text reads "I'm vaccinated. Are you?" Cyan background.

I'm Vaccinated | Rought

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By Kerrianna Rought | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | High School Student

Kerrianna Rought is from Capital High School (East). Kerrianna uses art to entertain and educate. For this poster, they wanted to do their part to follow COVID precautions and also educate others on doing the same.

$35.00 $17.50

Ashley Town's Keep Your Distance Poster, depicting bright blue and pink blocks that are inentionally spaced and the words Keep Your Distance

Keep Your Distance | Town

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by Ashley Town | April 29, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Keep Your Distance is printed on an antique press at Bay View Printing Company, a 103 year old, female-owned business in Milwaukee. Prints are custom designed and printed by hand, one at a time, on an antique printing press – a process that takes time, attention to detail and meticulous care.

$35.00 $17.50

Jerry Jordan's Learn At Home Poster featuring a young black girl at a table full of books and computer looking engaged in her studies

Learn at Home | Jordan

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by Jerry Jordan | May 6, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Jerry Jordan is part of a growing movement of painters that are reinterpreting classical painting into what they call contemporary realism. He counts such painters as John S. Sargent, Anders Zorn, William M. Chase and Joaquin Sorolla as major influences in his artistic growth. However it was the artist of the Harlem Renaissance that fueled his desire to pursue painting.

$35.00 $17.50

Black paved road heading straight toward sun over the horizon. Greenery to either side of road. Road sign reads "Recovery in 10 miles".

Recovery | Schmidt

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By Sabrina Schmidt | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | High Schoolers

Sabrina Schmidt is from Statford High School. Her poster expresses hope that recovery from the pandemic is almost in sight, just over the horizon.

$35.00 $17.50

Depicted on a chalkboard like background, line figures of parents, children, and scientists though static are filled with movement. The Middle ground infront of the figures is populated by a variety of chemical symbols. In the fore ground are 3 bottles, one red, one mustard colored, one blue. They depict the progression of vaccination from the Polio Vaccine (invented by Dr. Jonas Salk, 1955), to Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (Maurice Hilleman, 1977), and finally Covid-19 Vaccine (2021).

Science Finds A Way | Xiong

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By Bao Xiong | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

Bao Xiong is an author and artist based out of Wisconsin. Growing up with Hmong folklore and true ghost stories inspired her books Folklore and The Butchers published through Moth House Press. Her poster illustrates that science finds a way to address life's challenges.

$35.00 $17.50

Show Your Love- Black and grey human silhouettes embracing arms together. Pink bandaids on each other's arms.

Show Your Love | Ramsdell

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By Helene Ramsdell | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

Helene Ramsdell is an artist who speaks softly but expresses her feelings and opinions with a shout on paper.

$35.00 $17.50

Yeonhee Cheong's Social Kindness Poster, depicting two people wearing masks facing each other with the words Social Kindness Protects Others & Yourself

Social Kindness | Cheong

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by Yeonhee Cheong | May 13, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Yeonhee Cheong is a visual artist who studies the social language of women’s bodies and outfits. She is a lecturer at Design Studies department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Describing her poster, she reflected that "the war against COVID-19 virus has disrupted the conventional way of how we unite to fight. We should keep apart and protect selves from others, in order to protect others as well. Though against our natural instinct, this is the knowledgeable and effective way to win this war that everyone should follow."

$35.00 $17.50

Pink graphic with multicolored letters that read "The Vax", "The life you save may be your own".

The Vax | Liang

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By Martha Liang | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | High Schoolers

Martha Liang is from Cambridge High School. Martha loves taking every opportunity to create and be involved in the community. Restricted outings during the pandemic provided time to practice and learn.

$35.00 $17.50

A navy Wisconsin surrounded by yellow and brown geometric shapes with a black woman looking off into the distance wearing a mask. Together Wisconsin by Becca Bryant

Together Wisconsin | Bryant

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by Becca Bryant | July 9, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Becca Bryant is the Creative Director and Founder of local design studio, Urban Root Creative. She specializes in custom designs for branding, campaigns, and marketing. Continued below.

$35.00 $17.50

In this historically created, letter press print, ther is teal text on a oatmeal colored paper and background. a repeating pattern of of stars is faintly percievable in the background. The teal text reads, 'Listen to history, trust in science, save lives.

Trust Science | Carpenter

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By Stephanie Carpenter | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

Stephanie Carpenter is a letterpress printer, educator, and graphic designer. This poster is about finding reliable information to learn about staying safe and healthy during the pandemic.

$35.00 $17.50

3 figures stand together, a pregnant mother, an American Veteran, a medical worker in full protective gear, againts a background of red poppies and a peachy sunset sky. The pregnant mother holds her belly and looks lovingly down; she wears a vaccinated sticker, bandaid, and a poppy behind her ear. The medical worker looks tiredly up at the sky. The American veteran stands proud and confrontationaly at the viewer, his mouth set in a grimace, his patriotism worn proudly on his shirt, his work gloves and work pants showing good use. Above them all it reads 'Protect Your Family. Protect America. Vaccinate Today!

Vaccinate | Luke

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By T.L. Luke | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

T.L. Luke is an artist based in Madison, Wisconsin. The poppies in the background of her poster allude to the Bubonic Plague in an effort to stress the omminous threat of Covid-19.

$35.00 $17.50

Covid-19 poster by Jay Ramirez using a vintage video game theme to create the imagery of a virus being defeated by a vaccine and other safety measures. Featured are several pixelated face masks, coronus viruses, and syringes on a black background.

Vaccinations | Ramirez

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By Jera "Jay" Ramirez | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project | Phase 2

In this piece, inspired by vintage video games from the 80s and 90s, Jay explores the impact a vaccine has on a virus and evokes parallels to way the pandemic has be taken frivolously.

$35.00 $17.50

Ever Gleaming Diner Mug

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Celebrate America's famed aluminum Christmas trees with every cup. Choose peachy pink or green logos!

$14.95 $7.48

Ever Gleaming Mints

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Stay minty fresh when under the mistletoe, and celebrate America's famed Christmas trees with Ever Gleaming mints! A Society exclusive item!

$3.50 $0.88

Spiked scarf by K. Gereau Textiles. A black scarf with a long row of fabric "spikes" down the center in shades of red.

Charcoal and Red Spiked Artisan Scarf

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Knit with a soft blend of wool and silk. Red "spikes" on a charcoal black background. Made in Wisconsin.

$150.00 $112.50

Spiked scarf by K. Gereau Textiles. A silver-gray scarf with a long row of fabric "spikes" down the center.

Silver & Purple Spiked Artisan Scarf

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Knit with a soft wool and silk blend. Purple "spikes" on a silver-gray background. Made in Wisconsin.

$150.00 $112.50

Roll out the Barrels

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A thorough and fascinating history of barrel making and the largest independent cooperage in Wisconsin: a family business story. AUTOGRAPHED COPY!

$24.95 $6.24

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