Holmlund, Jim (James O.)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1918 - 2001
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
History of the La Crosse (Wisconsin) Post Office, 1843-1978
Collection — Box: MISC 8, Folder: 8
Identifier: MISC MSS 065
Abstract
Photocopy of a history concerning the La Crosse, Wisconsin post office between 1843 and 1978, written by James O. Holmlund in 1978.
Dates:
1978
Jim Holmlund Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 120
Abstract
James O. “Jim” Holmlund was born in Bangor, Wis., in 1918. He attended Luther College in Decorah, IA, from 1936-1940 pursuing a degree in journalism, and then enlisted in the U. S. Army and served in World War II. He served in the North African and Italian campaigns and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He moved to La Crosse, Wis., and worked for the La Crosse Tribune as a news reporter from 1948-1968, thereafter establishing his own business, the Independent News and Features...
Dates:
1890s-1980s
"The Old Team" Articles For La Tech
Collection — Box: MISC 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: MISC MSS 021
Abstract
Series of articles written by James O. Holmlund in 1978 for the publication La Tech titled "The Old Team." Articles give biographical descriptions of staff members at Western Wisconsin Technical Institute.
Dates:
1978