Wisconsin Historical Society NewsThe latest news from the Wisconsin Historical Society.Wisconsin Historical Society Wins Two "Webbie" Awards from the Wisconsin Library Association- November 23, 2004 The Wisconsin Historical Society's Web site has been honored with a pair of "Webbie" awards from the Wisconsin Library Association, one for "Coolest Design" and one for "Best of the Best" out of all the nominees. The awards, the first...http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/pressroom/archives/000996.asp "Cool Breezes: Handheld Fans in Fashion, Art, and Advertising" New Exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Museum- November 17, 2004 (Madison) Before air conditioners started cooling the country, Americans fanned themselves when they got hot. Fans could be plain or fancy, riotous or refined, meticulously crafted or mass-produced, but everyone had them and used them. "Cool Breezes: Handheld Fans in...http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/pressroom/archives/000990.asp |