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La Crosse (Wis.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:

Mrs. George King Nichols Scrapbook of the Nichols, Averill and Van Steenwyk Families

 Collection — Box MISC 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MISC MSS 009
Abstract

Scrapbook kept by Mrs. George King Nichols containing newspaper clippings about the Nichols, Averill, and Van Steenwyk families of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Scrapbook covers the year 1887-1893.

Dates: 1887-1893

Myer Katz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS P
Abstract

The papers consist of research materials, notes, and drafts generated by Katz during preparation of his book, Echoes of Our Past, a collection of vignettes about La Crosse history.

Dates: 1980-1985

Myrtle Robinson Branson Scrapbook

 Collection — Box MISC 23
Identifier: MISC MSS 200
Abstract

Photograph scrapbook kept by Myrtle Robinson Branson with images from appoximately the 1920s. Branson was a resident of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and images depict people and scenes from the La Crosse area, including a winter carnival parade, Riverside Park, and Standard Oil Company.

Dates: circa 1920s

Nathan Myrick Correspondence Concerning the Founding of La Crosse, Wisconsin

 Collection — Box MISC 12, Folder: 3
Identifier: MISC MSS 105
Abstract

Correspondence, 1892-1902, from Nathan Myrick to Ellis Usher and Albert Hirshheimer concerning the founding of the village of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Dates: 1892-1902

Nellie Amelia Soules Biographical Materials

 Collection — Box MISC 41, Folder: 4
Identifier: MISC MSS 238
Abstract

The Nellie Amelia Soules Biographical Materials include reprints of photos and a biography of Soules written by Jean Soules Seitz. Nellie Amelia Hahn Soules was a female politician in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and lived 1885-1967. Jean Soules Seitz is her granddaughter.

Dates: undated

Otto Merman: Memories of a Builder

 Collection — Box MISC 52, Folder: 1-2
Identifier: MISC MSS 152
Abstract

"Otto Merman: Memories of a Builder" video recording, narrated by Otto Merman's daughter, Margaret Merman Holley. This recording was made in the 1990s and features a tour of the exterior of many of the residences Merman designed in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Dates: circa 1990s

Papers Related to Marie Louise Vilhemina Root Mielke and Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Mielke

 Collection — Box MISC 56, Folder: 5
Identifier: MISC MSS 274
Abstract

An essay written by Susan Joseph for high school composition class based on interviews with Marie Mielke and her daughter Elizabeth "Betty." The focus on the interviews was about the former Goosetown neighborhood, located in La Crosse, Wis., mostly taken over by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Also included are three Winona State College recital programs of Betty as a solo soprano from 1971-1975.

Dates: 1970s

Photograph Album of Benton and Dalton Families

 Collection — Box MISC 37
Identifier: MISC MSS 225
Abstract Photograph album of the Benton and Dalton families of La Crosse, Wisconsin, containing images from the 1850s and 1860s. Photographs were primarily taken in La Crosse and Ohio, and many are identified. Individuals pictured include: Dr. John E. Dalton, Elisabeth Ruth Dalton, Minnie E. Pryor, Isaac Dalton, Willie Dalton, Willie F. Benton, Mary D. J. Benton, Thomas Benton, Charles Cassitt, Augusta Dalton, Alice Dalton, Alice H. Benton, Lucinda Turner, Elisa Turner, Sarah Turner, H. D. Clement,...
Dates: circa 1850s-1860s

Photograph Album of Verchota and Fuchsteiner Families

 Collection — Box MISC 39
Identifier: MISC MSS 227
Abstract

Photograph album containing images of memebers of the Verchota and Fuchsteiner families of La Crosse Wisconsin. Images date from the 1880s through 1890s. Included in the album are images of: Joseph J. Verchota, Mary Fuchsteiner Verchota, John Krismer, Mr. Sklinar, Mr. Spika, Gus Keller, Maggie Roth, Gert Roth, Jack Kubal, Emma Schelbel, Joseph Heyman, Mary Bott, and John Tronik. Most photographs are identified.

Dates: circa 1880s-1900s

Property Abstract for 127 11th Street South, La Crosse, Wisconsin

 Collection — Box MISC 59, Folder: 5
Identifier: MISC MSS 279
Abstract

The original property abstract for 127 11th Street South in La Crosse, Wisconsin, as written in 1964, along with a separate copy of a warranty deed for 1964 and some copies of Campbell family obituaries. The home was purchased by Betty L. and Vernon D. Kendrick in 1964 and sold in 2008. The legal description is lot 74 of block 14 of Overbaugh and Burns Addition to the City of La Crosse.

Dates: 1864-1964; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1964