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1985 La Crosse County events typescript compiled by Doug Connell in 1985.

Abstract The papers consist of materials collected by Sanford, a history professor at the State College at La Crosse (now called the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse), during his tenure as president of the La Crosse County Historical Society and while he researched his book, The History of La Crosse 1841-1900, written in collaboration with Harry J. Hirshheimer.The collection is a subject file of La Crosse history and says nothing about Sanford’s life. The collection has been divided...

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Photocopy of an autobigraphical sketch of Martin Roesler, written June 20, 1983. Roesler and his family farmed in the St. Joseph Ridge area of La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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...

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Photocopy of a booklet titled "Memories," written by Josephine Sedevie in 1982. This booklet recalls Sedevie's memories of her time living in Vernon County and La Crosse County, Wisconsin, and in North Dakota. Sedevie lived from 1894 until 1988.

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Newsletters published by the La Crosse County Historical Society include: "Historical Notes," and "Past, Present and Future".

Abstract The Lyle C. Molstad Photographs and Slides are a collection of images relating to Molstad. Topics include: rural settings in La Crosse County, Wisconsin (possibly the St. Joseph Ridge area); Molstad performing work for the La Crosse County Soil Conservation District; horses; street scenes in La Crosse, Wisconsin; the Molstad home at 1303 Liberty Street; the La Crosse County Courthouse; and other assorted images. Also included are a few newspapers clippings and photocopies of two letters...

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Photocopy of "Memories of my Home and my Father the way I Remember Him," written in 1962 by Annie Nelson Hansen. Hansen grew up on a farm in Ebner Coulee; typescript documents her childhood in this location and discusses her father, Magnus Nelson.

Abstract This collection includes photocopies of materials related to the history of the Alois Newburg family, founders of Newburg Corners, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. One item thought to be "The Newburg/Neuburg Families of Wisconsin" by Eric and Lauri (Newburg) Borreson (2000) is included, along with "The Flock Family History" by Irvin Udulutsch (1989?). Other materials in the collection include photocopies of hand written documents, two 4" x 6" color images of Mike Newburg (1993) and one image...

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This article recounts Jim Storandt's experiences hunting deer in La Crosse and Buffalo Counties in Wisconsin.