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Ralph Hanson Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: CP 008

Abstract

This collections includes photographs of La Crosse street scenes, circa 1940s-1950s, taken by Ralph Hanson. Many photos are of downtown buildings and businesses. Businesses featured in the photographs include: Hilton Prescription Pharmacy, Dutch Maid, Jordan's, Ford Hopkins Rexall Drugs, Doerflingers, Cortland Jewelers, and the Hollywood Theater. Most photos include the 300-500 block of Main Street and the 400 block of Jay Street.

Dates

  • circa 1940s-1950s

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Biographical/Historical Note

Photographs taken by Ralph Hanson.

Extent

348 Megabytes

Language of Materials

English

Location

wlac

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2018.060) Donated by Phil Hanson, 2018

Electronic Content

These materials are available electronically only.

Processing Information

Processed by Scott Brouwer, Jessica Behrman, and Jenny DeRocher, November 2019

Creator

Source

Title
Guide to the Ralph Hanson Photographs, ca. 1940s-1950s
Status
In Process
Author
Jenny DeRocher
Date
2019 November
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

Contact:
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