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Municipal government -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 59 Collections and/or Records:

American Legion Community Survey of La Crosse Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 009
Abstract Reports compiled by the American Legion La Crosse (Wisconsin) Post about the La Crosse community to compete for the Pendill Trophy of 1930. La Crosse took second place overall in the state competition behind Kenosha. Areas that were examined included: historical background, city planning, municipal government, industrial conditions, health, education, library, social work, recreation, town and country relations, and religion. La Crosse scored first in historical background and library, and...
Dates: 1930

City-County Health Department Merger

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2005-096
Dates: 1976-1983

Grassroots Rebel: Municipal Power and Railroad Regulation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1883-1900

 Collection — Box MISC 41, Folder: 12
Identifier: MISC MSS 245
Abstract

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.

Dates: 2005

"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

Joseph J. Addis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 051
Abstract Papers of a former La Crosse City Council member Joseph Addis, 1975-1993. Arranged alphabetically by topic or committee, the collection contains a sampling of documents that city council dealt with mainly from 1984-1993, ranging from agreements to zoning, but should not be viewed as complete or as a record of decisions by the Council during this time.Although Addis served on the La Crosse (Wis.) City Council from 1969 to his death in 1992, the collection does not contain any...
Dates: 1975-1993

La Crosse Fire Department Newspaper Clippings

 Collection — Box MISC PR 3, Folder: 5
Identifier: MISC PR 015
Abstract

The La Crosse Fire Department Newspaper Clippings (1890-1933), include photocopies of local newspaper articles regarding the City of La Crosse's Fire Department from 1890-1933.

Dates: 1890-1933

La Crosse Parks and Recreation Dept Records, additions

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2020-032

La Crosse (Wis.). American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Membership Lists and Meeting Minutes

 Collection — Box MISC PR 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: MISC PR 009
Abstract

The La Crosse (Wis.). American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Membership Lists and Meeting Minutes (1973-1976) collection includes membership lists and meeting minutes created by the La Crosse American Revolution Bicentennial Commission during the bicentennial celebration of the American Revolution. In particular, there is substantial information regarding a community time capsule scheduled to be opened in 2076.

Dates: 1973-1976

La Crosse (Wis.). Common Council Miscellaneous Applications for Licenses

 Collection — Box MISC PR 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: MISC PR 013
Abstract

La Crosse (Wis.) Common Council Miscellaneous Applications for Licenses (1885-1900) collection includes one application for a wholesale license submitted by Erik Throstad (1885), one application submitted by Raymond Tausche for a saloon license (1892), and one application for a saloon license submitted by C. & J. Michel Brewing Co. (1900).

Dates: 1885-1900

La Crosse (Wis.). Common Council Miscellaneous Paid Bills

 Collection — Box MISC PR 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: MISC PR 012
Abstract

La Crosse (Wis.). Common Council Miscellaneous Paid Bills (1861-1909) collection includes an assortment of receipts paid out by the City of La Crosse's Common Council.

Dates: 1861-1909