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Merlinda Schleiter Papers

 Collection — Box: MISC 22, Folder: 3
Identifier: MISC MSS 196

Abstract

The Merlinda Schleiter papers include materials relating to the World War I homefront (as experienced in La Crosse, Wisconsin), and to Schleiter's work with food conservation and liberty bonds. A fabric armband with the words "Council of Defense" and a Victory Liberty Loan medal are included, as are some materials from the La Crosse Community Council (latter materials date from the 1920s).

Dates

  • 1917-1929

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Location

wlac

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2005.004) Donated by Linda Schleiter Sherwood, Jan. 2005

Title
Merlinda Schleiter Papers, 1917-1929
Status
Completed
Author
Cate Putirskis
Date
2013 July
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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