La Crosse (Wis.) -- History
Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:
Central High School (La Crosse, Wisconsin), Local History Studies, La Crosse Centennial Interviews
Constitution of the German Evangelical Lutheran Congregation at La Crosse, Wisconsin
Copy of the Film "People Along the Mississippi"
"People Along the Mississippi" was created in 1952 as an educational film (funded by Encyclopedia Britannica) to highlight to origins of communities and people living along the Mississippi River. This film was directed by Gordon Weisenborn and features La Crosse and Onalaska, Wisconsin residents.
This collection contains a VHS copy of the original film; this copy was created in 2002.
David J. Marcou Papers Relating to Spirit of La Crosse: A Grassroots History
David J. Marcou, a native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, has worked as a writer, journalist, editor and photographer.
This collection consists of drafts and proofs (1999-2000) of the book Spirit of La Crosse: A Grassroots History published by Western Wisconsin Technical College, 2000, and edited by Marcou. Many authors contributed to the work.
Edward Brian Greene Nomination of Alick Dvirnak to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
Nomination of Alick Dvirnak to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, written by Edward Brian Greene of Dickinson, North Dakota. This nomination includes a history of the Diamond C Ranch in North Dakota and the Crosby family of La Crosse, Wisconin.
Gantert Family Papers
The Gantert Family Papers include documents from the estate of Belle K. Gantert (1962), building lease agreements (1949, 1962), and stock sale and purchase agreements for the Gantert Furniture Company (1962). The Gantert family owned and ran a furniture business in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Gateway Transportation Company Records
Records of the Gateway Transporation Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin, including printed images (circa 1965) and a written history and fact sheet (circa 1967).
George Hoare & Company Druggists Records
Records of the George Hoare & Company Druggists include a sample prescription book (1858), two newspaper articles on Hebberd Drugs, and a paper written by David J. Marcou, May 1993: "An Historical Report on the Oldest Continuous Business in La Crosse, Wisconsin: The Story of the Dumont-Hebberd Company." George Hoare & Company Druggists became Howard Drug Company, which was later bought by Hebberd Drugs.
Grassroots Rebel: Municipal Power and Railroad Regulation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1883-1900
Print copy of the article "Grassroots Rebels: Municipal Power and Railroad Regulation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1883-1900," which originally appeared online in volume 3 (2005) of Business and Economic History On-Line.