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Sports Car Club of La Crosse Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 093

Scope and Contents

Materials from the Sports Car Club of La Crosse include attendance lists (1963-1987), articles of incorporation (1965-1967), awards (1975-1977), and constitution and bylaws (1959-1977). Correspondence is separated into general correspondence (1962-1987) and correspondence pertaining to La Crosse’s Okotoberfest celebration (1963-1973).

Much of the collection is comprised of materials relating to the club’s events. These materials include gymkhanas (1961-1980), rallies (1958-1971; 1974-1987), and event results (1959-1976; 1980-1982; 1987).

Other materials include financial reports (1963-1987), membership lists (1963-1985), meeting minutes (1963-1987), miscellaneous materials (1964-1984), newspaper clippings (1958-1959; 1987), and publicity (1965-1977). Items from a related organization, the Hiawatha Valley Motorsports Council Ltd., consist of articles of incorporation and bylaws (1974-1975). Other materials from the Sports Car Club of La Crosse include reports from the club president (1964-1967), reports from the club secretary (1966-1970; 1979-1982), club rules (1967; 1981) and a survey conducted by the club in 1974.

Dates

  • 1958-1987

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Historical Note

A small group of car enthusiasts formed the Sports Car Club of La Crosse (SCCLaC) in 1957. The sole qualification for membership is an interest in cars; members do not need to own sports cars. The club sponsors many events including rallies, gymkhanas, icekhanas, and social activities. In 1963, a newsletter called “The Upstart” was begun, and the name was later changed to “Der Auspuffer.” The club was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1965. The organization is still active.

Extent

1.8 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Area car enthusiasts formed Sports Car Club of La Crosse in 1957. The club sponsors many events including rallies, gymkhanas, icekhanas, and social activities. The organization is still active.

Most of the collection consists of materials relating to the club’s events such as gymkhanas, rallies, and results from events. Other materials include articles of incorporation, bylaws, financial reports, membership lists, and minutes.

A few materials such as articles of incorporation and bylaws are included from a related organization, the Hiawatha Valley Motorsports Council, Ltd. This group coordinated and unified motorsport activities among car clubs in the upper Midwest.

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2003.023) Donated by Rick Albrechtson

Related Materials

Missing Title

(Clipping file)
Organizations--Sports Car Club of La Crosse
(Ephemera file)
Organizations--Sports Car Club of La Crosse
(Local publications)
Auspuffer newsletter
(LP 0259)
Auspuffer (Sports Car Club of La Crosse)

Physical Description

5 archives boxes

Processing Information

Processed by Christine Stolz, 2005.

Title
Guide to the Sports Car Club of La Crosse Records, 1958-1987
Status
Completed
Author
Christine Stolz
Date
2005
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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