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Northern Hotels Corporation Lawsuit Materials

 Collection — Box: MISC 12, Folder: 16
Identifier: MISC MSS 117

Abstract

The Northern Hotels Corporation Lawsuit Materials include correspondence, hotel registration cards, and bills from the Hotel Stoddard in La Crosse, Wisconsin, dating 1946-1947. These items pertain to a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against Northern Hotels Corporation, which managed the Hotel Stoddard. The lawsuit was decided in favor of the plantiff in 1947, for an award of $25 and costs.

Dates

  • 1946-1947

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2005.073) Donated by Mark A. Huesmann, Huesmann Law Office

Title
Northern Hotels Corporation Lawsuit Materials, 1946-1947
Status
Completed
Author
Cate Putirskis
Date
2012 March
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

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