Remember When… was a popular feature in the Milwaukee Journal from 1963 through 1994. Published twice-weekly until 1981 and weekly after that, the feature was prepared by Milwaukee Public Library staff to highlight Milwaukee’s rich and colorful past as preserved in the Historic Photo Collection of the library.
Photographs
All types of photographic images, including photo prints, slides and negatives.
Richard Bong Photograph Collection
Richard Bong, from the small town of Poplar, Wisconsin, became a flying cadet in the US Army Air Corps, in time for America’s entry into World War II. Flying in a P-38 fighter plane, he shot down 40 confirmed enemy planes, more than any other American pilot, and became America’s all-time Ace of Aces. His many decorations for outstanding skills and extraordinary courage included the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Richland County Digital History Room
Images of a wide variety of people and places pertaining to Richland County in southwest Wisconsin, from the collections of the Richland County History Room, part of the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center.
Rick Burns Photo Collection
The Rick Burns Train Photograph Collection is a collection of almost 500 photographs of trains and train stations in and around the Madison area in between 1963 and 1967, the years that he attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Also included on the Dane County Historical Society Website is an article written by Burns about the collection and his own experiences photographing the trains.
Ripon College Archives
Photographs, postcards and other materials portraying the College’s history from 1851 into the 21st century. Also included in the collection are images of campus life such as bands, athletic teams and social events.
Ripon Historical Society
Postcards and photographs depicting local businesses in downtown Ripon.
Rock Springs Public Library
The Rock Springs Public Library collection includes documents and photographs related to the Rock Springs Memorial Community Center as well as documents related to the history of the village, images of community sites, events and residents of Rock Springs (formerly Ableman) and the surrounding area.
Rufus and Charles King Collection 1830-1910
Writings and photographs of United States Army officer Charles King, who served in the American West and in the Phillipines. Also includes correspondence from King’s father Rufus King, who served as a General for the Wisconsin Volunteers (also known as the Iron Brigade) during the Civil War.
Rural Schools of Wood County
A series of histories of rural schools composed by the staff and students at each school in 1956, apparently as part of the celebration of the centennial of Wood County. They vary widely in content and depth, with some including photographs, farm histories, rosters and school board extracts. Schools are also geo-located on this map.
Schleisingerville to Slinger 125 Years
Two local histories published by the Slinger Advancement Association and more than 300 photographs documenting the village of Slinger, Washington County, Wisconsin.
