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Gary Knudtson Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: CP 010

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the Colonial Golf Course Clubhouse and the Sunshine Poultry Farm, circa 1930s-1940s. Photos feature Henry Leidel, Mamie Leidel, their farmhouse, and animals on their farm, including their dog(s) and chickens.

Dates

  • circa 1930s-1940s

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Historical Note

The Colonial Golf Course Clubhouse is now South Lanes in La Crosse, WI. The Leidel's Sunshine Poultry Farm later became listed under the address 2505 Robinsdale Avenue, La Crosse, WI. According to Knudtson, the house at 2505 Robinsdale Ave was built circa 1916-1917 for Joe and Mamie Leidel, who lived in the house until 1982.

Extent

213 photographs

Language of Materials

English

Location

wlac

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2018.057) Donated by Gary Knudtson, 2018

Electronic Content

These materials are available electronically only.

Processing Information

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

Title
Guide to the Gary Knudtson Photographs, ca. 1930s-1940s
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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