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FROM THE DIRECTOR

One of the biggest challenges to history museums is maintaining a sense of

relevancy, particularly as we move further in time from the seminal events that shaped our nation. Increasing numbers of the general public are becoming deracinated from our nation’s past, and that does not bode well for the civic health of this nation.

Here are some relevant statistics for you – according to a 2013 National Endowment for the Arts survey, history museums have lost over 8 million visitors since their respective peaks in the 1970s. Museums are losing attendance on both measures of audience share and size. Younger individuals are not visiting museums as often as their rapidly aging predecessors. WVM has managed to increase attendance over time, but we are not immune to the cultural changes that impact museums.

So how do we do ensure future success? The answer is in the

stops and starts, the project has finally come to fruition. This newly constructed storage facility is located just off East Washington, between the Yahara River and Dickinson Street, Madison. Constructed at a cost of $47 million, this building provides the optimal environment for the continued preservation of our Memorial Collections, both archival and three-dimensional.

In preparation for the move, the WVM Research Center will be open to researchers by appointment only.

In addition, from March through June 2018, the bulk of our manuscript collections will be unavailable to researchers. Basic genealogical records and oral history interviews, however, will be accessible during that time.

As always, thank you for your continued support of your Wisconsin Veterans Museum.

Michael E. TelzrowDirector

narratives of our veterans. We need to continue to tell these stories with more force and depth. Ultimately, the value of our collections is in their stories, not in their value as things, per se. We must identify what we do that is meaningful and has a lasting impact, and we need to measure our success.

Finally, we need to engage everyone, and in particular those that might not otherwise seek out our stories. In this issue, you’ll read about what Erin Hoag and Ellen Brooks are doing to foster greater understanding about the veterans experience among students at Madison’s Shabazz High School. Through their efforts, these students are learning about the oral history process and how it contributes to the conversation about this nation’s history. Ultimately, history is a conversation about what is important in the search for a unified present and future narrative. It provides the building blocks that form the foundation of who we are as a nation, and in the process creates a national civic culture which is at the heart of every healthy nation-state. In the end, efforts like ours that seek to engage younger audiences of all backgrounds are essential not only to the survival of history museums but for the health of our republic.

NEW COLLECTION HOME

For the past 10 years, the WVM, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Historical Society, has been working on a project that provides a new purpose-built facility to house our respective collections. After extensive planning, and a few

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MAY 1918On May 18, 1918, the 32nd Division performed its first front line duty in Haute Alsace. Because the land was part of Germany when the war began in 1914, the men of the 32nd Division became the first American troops to set foot on German soil during World War I.

The first major American offensive took place at Cantigny on May 28, demonstrating to allies and enemies alike that US soldiers were an effective fighting force.

APRIL 1918Americans on the home front adjusted to Daylight Savings Time, which Congress enacted at the end of March. The policy, already adopted by most European countries involved in the war, sought to conserve fuel at home to make more available to the military.

JUNE 1918US Marines took part in the month-long Battle of Belleau Wood, one of the most intense fights in which Americans took part during the war.

As part of the Allied effort to combat German U-boats, the US Navy began laying mines in the North Sea.

WORLD WAR I: 100 YEARS AGO

The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the dramatic climax of the Great War. The United States spent 1917 mobilizing for war; it wasn’t until 1918 that the majority of American troops began arriving in France, including the Wisconsin National Guard, now part of the 32nd Division. To put these historical events in context throughout 2018, we will highlight some of the events that contributed to, and ultimately culminated in, the armistice that effectively ended the war.

Look for more in the next two issues of The Bugle and be sure to follow us on Facebook as we commemorate and share the stories of the Wisconsin men and women who were witness to these historic events 100 years ago.

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WORLD WAR I: 100 YEARS AGO

RUSSELL HORTONREFERENCE ARCHIVIST

From the humble hardtack of the Civil War to 21st century offerings like Chicken Tetrazzini and Lemon Pepper Tuna, it is clear that both the variety and quality of military provisions have changed dramatically in a century and a half. The progression demonstrates both a growing knowledge of nutritional needs as well as the changing demands of increased troop sizes and mobility during the 20th century. Studies done in the years leading up to and during the Second World War were particularly important in designing more portable, nutrient-rich meals. Given their expendable nature, it might be easy to overlook just how much research goes into engineering a product that must be stable, transportable, economical, nutritive–and not least of all–edible. The stories service members associate with the resulting successes and failures of these advancements adds greatly to their historical interest. That so many veterans have chosen to keep these otherwise temporary supplies as a permanent record of their military experience shows us today what an important role these rations have played over time.

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FROM THE COLLECTIONS

ANDREA HOFFMANCOLLECTIONS MANAGER

SANTOS ZINGALE

When considering the veteran experience, it is important to reflect on the passage of service in its entirety from pre-

military life through post-service. Such is true with veteran artists, but it is also important to consider the evolution in the artistic process as well. How did the artist’s pre-military philosophies influence the way they saw and documented the experience? Did it impact the visual language? How did military experience change the artistic approach? Was there a shift in perspective? How was the artist’s style altered after their time in service? What new approaches were discovered post-service and how did they affect the artistic sensibilities? These are the questions we ask when examining the works of the artists featured in our traveling art exhibits.

In the summer of 1944, with WWII drawing to a close, established Works Project Administration (WPA) artist Santos Zingale was drafted into the Navy. Initially at Naval Station Great Lakes, the artist was summoned from the barracks and tasked to draw and paint portraits of commissioned officers from photographs. It wouldn’t be long before Zingale was reassigned to serve on the flagship tour of the USS Bremerton.

While onboard, and with limited supplies, Zingale’s renderings were restricted to sketches drafted using a lithograph crayon on paper. Zingale subtly embraced the tenets of Social Realism and documented the tasks of the everyday life of a sailor, as he saw it, without contrived beauty or amplified zest.

When we look into the gazes of these portraits, the eyes articulate awareness beyond the grease on paper. These stares reflect the influence of Gustav Moeller and his mentorship of Zingale. They show the impact of Al Sessler, Zingale’s studiomate and friend, who always fought for the underdog. In these drawings we see the spirit of Gerrit Sinclair and his ability to express mood in lieu of a narrative. They document the swagger of Elsa Ulbricht and her ability to find serenity masked with anxiety. A closer look reveals the influence of a Robert von Neumann lithograph documenting the common man at work. Indeed, these portraits divulge hypothetical conversations between an artist and his contemporaries. They capture the essence of the Wisconsin artists who, by virtue of their relationship with Zingale, found their way into every line and marked passage of his naval tour.

Fleeting Glances, Drawings from an Artist Turned Sailor is part of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Traveling Art Exhibit Program. In this pictorial testimony of the mundane routine of a naval life at sea, a posed subject rarely depicted; rather, faces are turned away, adrift in thought. Often vulnerable or resisting eye contact, the portraits that Zingale drew of his fellow crew members capture the diverse character and spirit of the Bremerton’s crew and the American sailor in the Second World War.

For more information on how to book the exhibit, please contact Yvette Pino at yvette.pino@dva.wisconsin.gov.

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YVETTE PINOTRAVELING ART EXHIBIT COORDINATOR

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Worn by Charles F. Chipman during the Civil War, this frock coat is an exciting recent addition to the collection. Enlisting from Cassville, Wisconsin in February 1864, Chipman joined Company F of the 7th Wisconsin, part of the famed “Iron Brigade.” Severely wounded in the arm at the Battle of the Wilderness, Chipman spent nearly a year recovering in the hospital before transferring to the Veteran Reserve Corps until discharged.

This new addition to the memorial collection is an excellent example of an Iron Brigade enlisted man’s frock coat. Showing signs of Chipman’s own preference, the frock coat is also a wonderful example of a soldier’s desire to personalize their uniform to fit their own ideas of functionality or comfort. If you look closely at the collar you can see that it has been cut down from the regulation height of the standard standing collar – a fairly common customization seen in period photographs, but few examples still in existence today.

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KEVIN HAMPTONCURATOR OF HISTORY

SOLDIER'S STAN EDUCATIONAL PA

Wisconsin Veterans Museum is always looking for new ways to engage teachers and students with the museum galleries

and collections, and with Wisconsin veterans. So when Aaron Kaio, a teacher at Shabazz High School, here in Madison, reached out to partner with us for a class he was teaching this spring, we jumped at the chance! The nine-week course, called Soldier’s Stories, offered an opportunity for students to learn about the history of some of the more recent conflicts (Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm/Shield) through the eyes of veterans who served in them.

Mr. Kaio’s hope was that, by introducing students to real veterans who could share their

experiences, the students would discover new perspectives and see veterans as individuals with their own stories and backgrounds rather than as a group of people identified only by their status as veterans. He pointed out that the Madison community, on the whole, struggles with this; that veterans are “put in a box” and viewed as a group with one experience rather than as unique individuals with diverse histories, reasons for enlisting, and feelings about their service. As this directly ties to our core belief that every veteran is a story and to our strategic goal of increased community engagement, it was clear we should be a partner for the project.

The students began their relationship with us when they visited the museum for a tour and overview of 20th and 21st century history in the galleries. As the Education Specialist, I explained the cultural and political perspectives that changed and shifted over time leading up to the more contemporary conflicts and how our viewpoints are continuing to shift. It was a bit of

a shock to discover that the students were only one or two years old on September 11, 2001. After the visit, the class broke up into small groups and began more in-depth research of the conflicts.

The class returned for a second visit two weeks later, meeting with Russ Horton and Brittany Strobel to learn about what is contained in the archival collection and

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ERIN HOAGEDUCATION SPECIALIST

Shabazz High School students browse Archival collections

Ellen Brooks, Oral Historian, explains our Oral History program to Shabazz High School Students

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how to search for specific topics and information related to their research. They also met with Ellen Brooks to get some training and tips for conducting interviews with veterans. They hoped to explore questions such as: “Why be a soldier?”, “What was it like?”, and “What stays with you when you return home?"

The first interview was conducted a week later with Will Williamson, whose oral history interviews are held in the museum’s collection. A Mississippi native that moved to Chicago to get out of the Jim Crow south, he enlisted in the United States Army

in 1961. He reenlisted after three years when the Army promised him a billet in Hawaii and was there for about a year before he deployed to Vietnam. Williams spoke of his service in Vietnam, his experience with PTSD afterwards, and how he couldn’t talk about what happened until 2001 when he decided to start sharing his story with people as a means

for understanding and change in the community. The students were enthralled by his story and asked questions about how he managed to get through the combat experience, whether he was able to find ways to relax when he wasn’t out on patrol, and what he felt his greatest accomplishment was while in the service.

Over the course of the rest of the nine weeks, the class continued to interview more veterans of 20th century conflicts and continued their research. Ultimately, each small group created a presentation

to share with their classmates about what they learned from the stories of people who were active participants in the wars.

Projects like this are just one of the ways Wisconsin Veterans Museum continues to engage with students and classrooms around the state. From middle and high school students coming for job shadowing, to the over 20,000 attendees on group visits and cemetery tours, to participants in National History Day competitions asking research questions, we have a plethora of opportunities to inspire and engage learners of all ages with Wisconsin’s military history and the stories of Wisconsinites who experienced that history firsthand.

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William Williams speaking with Shabazz High School Students for their project

Erin Hoag, Education Specialist, gives tour to Shabazz High School students

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MUSEUM EVENTS

VISIT WWW.WISVETSMUSEUM.COM/EVENTS FOR 2018 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

THIS SEASON AT THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUMPROGRAM LOCATION IS THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM, 30 WEST MIFFLIN STREET, MADISON, WI UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

COCKTAILS WITH A CURATORMay 17, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

A free happy hour event series (yes, free drinks!) with Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s curators. For this event, we are skipping the lecture and getting straight to the nitty-gritty with several jam-packed, entertaining stories showcased in our galleries. Our five curators will present one of five different conflicts in five minutes each! You won’t want to miss this “What You Missed in History Class” type event!

Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m.

MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: WOMEN IN UNIFORMJoin us for our own transformation on this historical naval tradition of Mess NightApril 12, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Join us as we explore the contributions Wisconsin women have made through military service. Following the presentation covering some of the lesser-known stories from the collection, there will be a panel of three contemporary female veterans to discuss their service and experiences with the audience.

SUMMER CAMPS9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Calling all students completing grades 3-8 for Summer Camp at the Museum. The camps will feature weekly themes through a wide range of activities and field trips.Price: $150 Non-Members —Members take 20% OFF! |Bring your own lunch and snacksJune 11-15, grades 3-5 | June 18-22, grades 3-5 | June 25-29, grades 6-8July 9-13, grades 3-5 | July 16-20, grades 6-8 | July 23-27, grades 3-5

Register by email at: visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov or 608-274-7663

14TH ANNUAL WVM FOUNDATION GOLF OUTINGJuly 9, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: The Oaks Golf Course

The 14th Annual Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation Golf Outing will take place at the beautiful Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove. Proceeds from the event support educational programs and exhibits at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Register today!

TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOURS XX: PUBLIC TOURS12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Location: Forest Hill CemeteryOn this 90-minute tour, local actors portray the contributions of Wisconsin soldiers and citizens buried at Forest Hill Cemetery. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, 2018 tours will focus on the contributions of Wisconsin’s soldiers and citizens during the Civil War and World War I.

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COCKTAILS WITH A CURATOR: HAUNTED BATTLEFIELDS5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.A free happy hour event series (yes, free drinks!) with Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s curators. Participants can wander through the galleries and listen to stories about haunted Civil War, WWI, and WWII battlefields. Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m.

TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOURS XX: CANDLELIT TOURS5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Location: Forest Hill CemeteryOn this 90-minute guided candlelit tour, local actors portray the contributions of Wisconsin soldiers and citizens buried at Forest Hill Cemetery. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, tours will focus on the contributions of Wisconsin during the Civil War and World War I.

MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BRINGING THE BATTLEFIELD HOME: PHOTOGHAPHY AND THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.H. H. Bennet Studio Historic Site Coordinator David Rambow will discuss how photography was a major social and historic innovation at the time of the Civil War. An opportunity to get your own tintype taken will be available for an additional cost prior to the beginning of the event. Pre-registration for time slots is required.

Thank you for the warm welcome from many of you. It’s great to be back! After spending the last four years away, gaining more

experience in the field, my heart led me back to what I love most – supporting our veterans. I’m really excited about the many prospects our future holds and getting to meet all of you. Of course, our continued success wouldn’t be possible without all of your generous support, so thank you! Your contributions allow us to continue to share the many brave and important stories of our veterans and to ensure that their legacy is not forgotten. I look forward to working with you in support of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in the near future!

PS – I hope to see you at our Golf Outing fundraiser on July 9th at the Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove! You can register at wisvetsmuseum.com/events/wvm-foundation/

JENNIFER CARLSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It is with a heavy heart to report that our dear friend and

former long-time board member,

Teddy L. Duckworth. Teddy was an active

volunteer with many veterans’ organizations, including the

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation,

where he served on the Board of Directors for over 20 years. A Marine Corps Purple Heart recipient and

veteran of Vietnam, Teddy was known for his bright smile and kind demeanor. He will be

sorely missed.

IN MEMORIAMTEDDY "DUCKY" DUCKWORTHJANUARY 10, 1943-DECEMBER 29, 2017

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!We are deeply grateful to the following donors who supported the Museum in 2017 through annual donations, grants, memberships, sponsor-ships, and even ticket purchases. The Museum’s dynamic programming and award-winning exhibits would not be possible without your gener-ous support! (continued on page 14)

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