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Fur Trade on the Great Lakes |
-------CLICK TITLE FOR MORE-------Those who sought furs to meet European demand were the first wave of expansion in The Great Lakes. The impact of the fur trade industry is still felt today. This video is an overview of the people, places, and animals involved in this defining era in the Great Lakes region | DVD | 17 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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The Voyageurs - Men of The Fur Trade |
The full story of the fur trade transporters and the important contribution they made to Midwest history. [CLICK TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION]
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Peak of the Fur Trade - Grand Portage |
This is a reenactment of the days when fur traders gathered in a village in the far northeastern corner of Minnesota. Life inside the stockade is demonstrated, including cooking, making fires, paddle carving and dancing. | DVD | 19 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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When Copper Was King |
Jack Foster, recognized authority on history of the Keweenaw, unfolds a spellbinding account of the copper era. The 86-year-old grandson of an immigrant Cornish woman is shown telling the story of copper diggings from the 1840's to the close of the era. | DVD | 23 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Michigan's Iron History |
This is an historical look at the development of the iron mining industry in this state. Archival photos and slides help to tell the story of the early years as well as the final years of underground operations. An interesting look at the life of a miner is included. | DVD | 23 minutes with quiz | Grade 4-12 |
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Wisconsin's Lead Country |
This video traces the discovery and development of Wisconsin lead deposits. Various mining methods are explained as well as the lasting influence of Cornish miners and their families. The complete rise and fall of this industry within the state of Wisconsin is chronicled. | DVD | 14 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Wisconsin's Iron Mines |
The full era of iron mining in Wisconsin is investigated, from the opening of the Mayville and Baraboo ranges to the discovery and development of the mines on the Wisconsin-Michigan border. A retired miner who spent years in the underground shafts and slopes helps to tell the story. | DVD | 16 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Fishing History in Wisconsin |
This is an in-depth look at the business of commercial fishing on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and the Wisconsin portion of the Mississippi River. Historic photos and spectacular underwater footage provide interesting viewing. The issue of over-fishing and the invasion of the sea lamprey are discussed. | DVD | 18 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Great Lakes Fish Rise and Fall |
In 1907, some 6,500 men worked in commercial fishing. They used 2,100 boats to place 74,000 nets and made this the regions fifth largest business. More than statistics are covered in this story and the emphasis is on why and how this business peaked and then declined
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Life in the Lumber Camps |
Four retired lumberjacks give first person accounts of life in the woods. They describe what the dawn-to-dusk routine was like including the food, bunkhouses, log drives, and other fascinating elements of lumbering life.
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Final Days of the Edmund Fitz. |
Coast Guard reports and historic photos help to examine the saga of the Edmond Fitzgerald. An interview with a ship captain who was one of the last to be in contact with the "Fitz" explores one of many theories. An actual storm shows what a crewmember may have seen.
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