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...

Abstract Records of an organization initially called La Crosse Public Library Friends that began in April 1964. Encouraged by the library director and a board member, the group's initial goal was to help promote a referendum to build a new library facility in the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The group permanently reorganized as Friends of the La Crosse Public Library in June 1967. Designed to supplement funding beyond the parameters of the library budget, the Friends perform fund-raising activities...

Abstract Newsletters published by the La Crosse Public Library include: Adult Programming Newsletter LC3 (La Crosse Comic Con) eNewsletter LPL Kids Newsletter Seed Library...

Abstract Records include those of La Crosse Public Library from 1885-2009, as well as its predecessor groups, the La Crosse Literary Association, 1867-1868, and the Young Men’s Library Association, 1868-1888. The public library was originally funded through a bequest of former Wisconsin governor Cadwallader C. Washburn, and was overseen by a private board until Dec. 1981 when the library became a city department.Records consist of board materials, such as minutes, annual reports,...