Tag: Archives
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More Than ‘Dates and Numbers,’ Emily is Future-Focused as a History Major
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From a young age, Emily knew her future would involve history and teaching. In high school, she considered becoming a teacher, and after enrolling at UW-Green Bay, she took an interactive history class that included a ‘revolution’ simulation. She was inspired by this interactive way of learning history, knowing that most people view history as…
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New Heritage Hill exhibit tells story of American Dream – The Press
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ALLOUEZ/OCONTO – This summer, Heritage Hill State Historical Park will open their first new building in nearly a decade, which will serve as an educational tool highlighting the area’s migrant workers in the 20th century. “The beauty of this structure is not necessarily that it’s big, it’s not necessarily that it’s got this crazy historical…
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Green Bay museum debuts first-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ history exhibition
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‘Telling Our Stories’ is now open at the Neville Public Museum, and offers a first-of-its-kind look at history of LGBTQ+ life in northeast Wisconsin GREEN BAY – Wayne Thiele walked the gallery alongside his granddaughter, his jewelry of two gemstone earrings a far cry from his days of opulence, when he strutted stages in hand-sown…
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Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories of Northeastern Wisconsin Digital Collection Launches
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After years of preparation, the UW-Green Bay Archives unveiled Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories of Northeastern Wisconsin Wednesday night. This digital collection, curated by students and volunteer staff with the Archives over the course of four years since 2020, makes LGBTQ+ history in Northeast Wisconsin come alive through an interactive database with more than 40 interviews…
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UW-Green Bay Archives launch ‘Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories of Northeastern Wisconsin’ digital collection and free screening of documentary ‘Wisconsin Pride’
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2024 Documentary is a collaboration between PBS Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Historical Society Green Bay, WI — The UW-Green Bay Archives Department is excited to offer two events to the campus community and greater region that focus on the stories of the area’s LGBTQ+ community. Both events are being held…
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Stories From the Archives
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The UW-Green Bay Archives Department is hosting another Stories From the Archives event. This Stories From the Archives event will take place on October 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christie Theatre in the University Union. This event is free and open to the public. The Stories From the Archives program series…
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Microsoft Corporation, Titletown Tech, and the UW-Green Bay Archives
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The UWGB Archives Department recently collaborated with Microsoft President and Appleton native, Brad Smith on his latest YouTube video about the intersection of society and technology. For this edition, Smith focused on the inspirational, entrepreneurial, and innovative spirit of Fort Howard Paper Company founder, Austin E. Cofrin. The Archives supported Microsoft’s production by providing historical…
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If These Walls Could Talk: Discovering Your House Histories
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The UW-Green Bay Archives Department is hosting a program to help individuals learn research strategies and become familiar with historical documents that help tell the story of your home. Discover who might have lived in your home and when it was built. This free program will be held on May 20 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.…
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Breaking down genealogy brick walls
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The UW-Green Bay Archives Department invites family historians who have hit a brick wall in their research to a free program. Co-sponsored by the Bay Area Genealogical Society, experts will be on hand to share research strategies and identify sources for solving genealogy mysteries! All are welcome. This program will be held May 19, from…
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Listen to first-hand drag experiences at Our Voices: A Journey Through Drag
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The UW-Green Bay Archives Department invites you to their upcoming event, Our Voices: A Journey Through Drag. This free program will feature a multi-generational panel of local drag performers. Sharing their stories will be Elsie Bovine, Miss Mona, Wilma Tootsie Pop, Ellah Maeaux, and Andi Withani Domino. The queens will discuss their experiences performing, choosing…