Lists,, 1981-2009
Scope and Contents
The Washburn Board was formed in 1981 as a result of the city taking over the library and the change in composition of the board of trustees. The Washburn Board was created to make decisions on the remainder of the investment of the Washburn endowment as required by Cadwallader C. Washburn’s will. Materials in this series include annual reports (1987-1999); articles of incorporation, by-laws and constitution (1885, 1962, 1987, 1991); board members; board minutes (1981-2000); board packets (1990; 1995-1997), correspondence regarding the Myer Katz book “Echoes of Our Past” (1986-1988); director’s files; financial materials (1968; 1981-1992; 1997-2000); investment statement and funding priorities; legal materials (1950-1994).
Dates
- 1981-2009
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use, with the following exceptions:
A few files have restricted access. Contact the La Crosse Public Library Archives for more information on restricted items.
Original recordings are not available for use; Archives staff must make a use copy prior to patron viewing.
Extent
From the Record Group: 49 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Creator
- From the Record Group: La Crosse Public Library (La Crosse, Wis.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository