La Crosse (Wis.) -- History
Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:
Larry Lebiecki Photographs of a Reenactment of the Signing of the La Crosse, Wisconsin City Charter
Larry Lebiecki Photographs of a Reenactment of the Signing of the La Crosse, Wisconsin City Charter
Digital images taken on March 14, 2006, depicting a reenactment of the signing of the city charter for La Crosse, Wisconsin. These images were taken at the Hixon House; the reenactment was a part of the La Crosse Sesquicentennial celebration.
Leo Schroeder Films of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Area
The Leo Schroeder Films of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Area were originally created on 16mm film; this collection includes copies that have been transferred to VHS cassettes. The films feature scenes of the La Crosse area, including fishing and the Westby Ski Jump. Date of original recordings is unknown, but were likely captured during the 1950s; date copies were created is also unknown.
Leonard R. Chojnacki Papers
Lyle C. Molstad Photographs and Slides
Marriage of Lillie Robinson and William Disbrow Newspaper Clippings, 1878 May
Photocopies of newspaper articles discussing the wedding of Lillie Robinson and William Disbrow in La Crosse, Wisconsin, May 1878.
Mary Funk Historical Overview of the Arts in La Crosse, Wisconsin During the Twentieth Century
Materials Related to the Construction of 2546 Edgewood Place, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Materials (including blueprints, legal description, newspaper clippings, financial records, and other assorted items) related to the construction of 2546 Edgewood Place in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This house was built for Eugene and Dora Boma Host. Materials date 1935-1939.
Meir Family History
History of the Meir family brickyards (Meir Brick Company in La Crosse, Wisconsin) and additional family information. Included are photocopies of family photographs. Materials are undated.
Merlinda Schleiter Papers
The Merlinda Schleiter papers include materials relating to the World War I homefront (as experienced in La Crosse, Wisconsin), and to Schleiter's work with food conservation and liberty bonds. A fabric armband with the words "Council of Defense" and a Victory Liberty Loan medal are included, as are some materials from the La Crosse Community Council (latter materials date from the 1920s).