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17th century glass beads found near Sturgeon Bay are similar to ones found in Quebec
About the Hanson Site: http://wisarchsurvey.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Walder-2015.pdf#page=176
“The Indian Theory of Dandies.” from the September 28, 1895 Advocate
Frank Long explains why he disagrees with the “Indian Theory of Dandies”.
“First Thanksgiving feast is Re-enacted at Plymouth” from the November 25, 1968 Door County Advocate
Every school child knows that when the Pilgrim fathers (and mothers) landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620 their hardships and tribulations were so great that…
“Indian Chief at Sevastopol Club” and “78 Boxes of Clothing Given to Indians by Sevastopol People” from the 1949 Door County Advocate
In 1949, Chief Lone Eagle visited Sevastopol, and later that year some students drove out for a visit and to pass out donated items.
Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford’s address at the Republican National Convention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijcnxxLedSI
“The Sign of the Cross” from the December 1933 Wisconsin Magazine of History
A link: https://content.wisconsinhistory.org/digital/collection/wmh/id/9332/rec/1
Jonathan Carver on why it isn't called Menomonie Bay anymore
He explains what the French told him: https://books.google.com/books?id=aVJZAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA24
Three legends from "Wisconsin Indian Place Legends" relating to the area
The three legends are for Red Banks, Sturgeon Bay, and Porte des Morts.
"Chief Oshkosh museum rich lode of history" from the July 10, 1975 Door County Advocate
Chief Oshkosh museum rich lode of history
Response to Carol Schmidt's December 13, 2023 letter to the Peninsula Pulse
An explanation of Door County's name.
Response to Pete Thelen's December 3, 2021 letter to the Peninsula Pulse
Dear Pete,
"Roadside stands and chemical warehouse also family tied" from the August 15, 1978 Door County Advocate
By JOHN ENIGL
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