Abstract Howard W. Colvin (1908-1991) was an artist who served in World War II in the U. S. Army Air Force. On his discharge from military service, he began a 24-year career with the La Crosse Tribune newspaper, serving as the Retail Advertising Manager for 18 of those years.A photocopied diary of Colvin's records his daily activites in military training from May-August 1942. Also photocopied articles that were with the diary exist which span circa 1942-1959.The bulk of the...

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Transcription of Leo Schroeder's diary, 1896-1899, prepared by Ken Jenkerson in 1996. Diary contains information on Schroeder's activities in and around the La Crosse, Wisconsin area during this time period.

Abstract The Simeon L. Downer Civil War Era Materials collection features a Civil War diary written over the course of several years in the 1860s. This diary was transcribed by intern Cole Nelson upon donation in 2014. The collection also includes Downer's official discharge papers, a copy of Washington & Lincoln Apotheosis artwork, and Downer family genealogy research working papers. Downer resided in the Town of Washington, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, and during the Civil War served in the...

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Diary kept by William N. Fay from 1851 until 1858, including an account of his move from Hinsdale, Massachusetts, to La Crosse, Wisconsin.