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La Crosse (Wis.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:

Hand-drawn Map of Jink's (Jenk's) Hill, La Crosse, Wisconsin

 Collection — Box MISC 26, Folder: 4
Identifier: MISC MSS 209
Abstract

A hand-drawn map showings Jink's (or, possibly Jenk's) Hill in La Crosse, Wisconsin; this area was located along Ferry Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. A young person is possibly responsible for creating the map.

Dates: circa 1930s-1960s

Harry J. Hirshheimer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS R
Abstract Harry J. Hirshheimer was born in La Crosse in 1871. The son of prominent La Crosse businessman, Hirshheimer was well known as a local historian. He collaborated with Albert H. Sanford in writing A History of La Crosse 1841-1900, and died in 1952, shortly after the book’s publication.These papers constitute materials collected by Hirshheimer while working on his book, The History of La Crosse 1841-1900, and while...
Dates: 1840-1948; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1920

Hattie Swinburne Perkins Photograph Album

 Collection — Box MISC 38
Identifier: MISC MSS 226
Abstract

Photograph album kept by Harriet (Hattie) Swinburne Perkins; individuals pictured include: Grace Denson, Clara Riddner, Ada Perkins, Bill Perkins, Boot Brown, Maud Demell, Hattie Kroehler, Tobias Kroehler, Johnnie Swinburne, Victor Swinburne, and Ruth Swinburne. Photographs were taken primarily in La Crosse and Sparta, Wisconsin.

Dates: circa 1850s-1920s

Heileman Family History as compiled by Karen Desmond

 Collection — Box MISC 14, Folder: 4
Identifier: MISC MSS 131
Abstract

Photocopy of the Heileman family history (compiled by Karen Desmond, 1996) and copies of family photographs.

Dates: 1996

Henry I. Bliss Notebook of Specifications on La Crosse, Wisconsin Streets

 Collection — Box MISC 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: MISC MSS 060
Abstract

Notebook kept by Henry I. Bliss, circa 1887, containing specifications for La Crosse, Wisconsin streets.

Dates: circa 1887

Henry R. Holst Oral History

 Collection — Box MISC 51, Folder: 1-2
Identifier: MISC MSS 162
Abstract

Oral history with Henry R. Holst of La Crosse, Wisconsin, recorded on October 30, 2000. Holst discusses memories of growing up in La Crosse and talks about his family. This collection includes the cassette recording of the interview and a printed transcript.

Dates: 2000 October 30

"Hinterland Dreams and Midwestern Rails: Public Power and Railroading in Nineteenth-Century La Crosse, Wisconsin," written by Eric John Morser

 Collection — Box MISC 66, Folder: 2
Identifier: MISC MSS 332
Abstract Print copy of "Hinterland Dreams and Midwestern Rails: Public Power and Railroading in Nineteenth-Century La Crosse, Wisconsin," by Eric John Morser (2009). The article is an examination of how smaller cities took agency to affect railroad routes in the Midwest through a case study of La Crosse, Wis. In closing, Morser explains that historians need to begin including smaller cities, such as La Crosse, Wis., into their research of railroad expansion into the west in order to gain full insight...
Dates: 2009

Historic Highlights of the Former Pammel Farm

 Collection — Box MISC 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: MISC MSS 043
Abstract

"Historic Highlights of the Former Pammel Farm" essay written by Jack Buchel, 1987. Gives information about this area of La Crosse, Wisconsin, later known as Wedgewood Valley and Wedgewood Terrace.

Dates: 1987

History of Hixon Forest and Nature Center

 Collection — Box MISC 9, Folder: 10
Identifier: MISC MSS 074
Abstract

Photocopy of "History of Hixon Forest and Nature Center," written by Bill Petersen in 1989.

Dates: 1989

History of Hixon Forest Nature Center

 Collection — Box MISC 12, Folder: 14
Identifier: MISC MSS 115
Abstract

"History of Hixon Forest Nature Center," written by Pat Wilson, 25 September, 1993.

Dates: 1993 September 25