La Crosse Progressive Association Records

Collection

Identifier: MSS C

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The papers of the La Crosse Progressive Association are not extensive but cover the years 1899-1905, with the majority dated 1901-1903. Materials include correspondence in alphabetical order by name of correspondent; goals; agreements; subscribers; supporters; and members. Financial records include assorted invoices, checks, receipts, and ledger pages dated 1901-1902. Lastly a group of ephemeral items consists of button designs, association ribbons, and tickets with a member list for an annual dinner held April 10, 1902.

Dates

1899-1905

Creator

La Crosse Progressive Association (La Crosse, Wis.) (Organization)

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Historical Note

The La Crosse Progressive Association, a community service organization like a chamber of commerce, was composed of La Crosse businessmen who paid an annual $1.00 premium. A copy of their policy lists such goals as promoting and advancing the interests of La Crosse, aiding all worthy projects that accomplish this goal, and advertising advantages of La Crosse as a center for business, manufacturing and residence. This group, whose president was John C. Burns, promoted such activities as La Crosse Interstate Fair, a brass band, and a new hotel for La Crosse.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The La Crosse Progressive Association was a community service organization composed of businessman.

The majority of records cover the years 1901-1903 and are divided into correspondence, lists of names, financial records and miscellaneous. These records show the membership and activities of the association.