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La Crosse (Wis.) -- Societies, etc.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

American Red Cross, Scenic Bluffs Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 034
Abstract Records of the La Crosse County, Wisconsin, chapter of the American Red Cross, known as the Scenic Bluffs Chapter. The collection consists of seven series: Administrative Materials, Blood Services, Disaster Relief, Financial Materials, Junior Red Cross, Publicity, and Service to Military Families. Materials included within these series are board minutes, 1916-1992; blood program records, 1952-1994; financial gifts and bequests, 1950-1979; Junior Red Cross activities, 1957-1979; and...
Dates: 1916-1994

Art Association of La Crosse Scrapbooks

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Identifier: MSS 002
Abstract The Art Association of La Crosse was founded February 22, 1915, in the art department of the Normal School (later known as the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse). The Association became a chapter of the National Federation of Arts. The main purpose of the Association was to sponsor exhibits and talks on art in La Crosse. Scrapbooks probably compiled by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Professor David O. Coate. The scrapbooks consist of articles and ephemera from the Art...
Dates: 1915-1939

Breakfast Optimist Club of La Crosse (Wisconsin) Records

 Collection — Box MISC 26, Folder: 8
Identifier: MISC MSS 217
Abstract

The Breakfast Optimist Club of La Crosse, Wisconsin records include brochures, membership rosters, meeting minutes, financial records, reports, and other assorted materials pertaining to the organization's activities. Materials range in date from 1998 through 2005.

Dates: 1998-2005

Chemcraft Chemistry Club (La Crosse, Wisconsin) Records

 Collection — Box MISC 13, Folder: 8
Identifier: MISC MSS 126
Abstract

The records of the Chemcraft Chemistry Club in La Crosse, Wisconsin include bylaws, financial records, and meeting minutes. Materials date from 1924.

Dates: 1924

Concordia Minute Book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 031
Abstract

A German-American social organization incorporated in 1876 to practice and cultivate vocal and instrumental music, gymnastic exercises, and mutual benevolence and support. Later renamed the Concordia Aid Society.

The minute book includes restated articles of incorporation of 1876 and a record of meetings, 1883-1914. The records are written in the German language.

Dates: 1883-1914

Coulee Clown Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 056
Abstract The Coulee Clown Club was organized in 1980 with the purpose of supporting local non-profit social organizations, such as hospitals, nursing homes, community parades and special populations. By 1991, the purposes were changed to promote the art, education and enjoyment of clowning in the La Crosse area; to assist Club members to achieve their personal clowning goals; and to make a scholarship available to Club members. The group is affiliated with the World Clown Association as Alley #5....
Dates: 1982-2000

CREED (Coalition for Regional Environmental Education Development) Records

 Collection — Box MISC 22, Folder: 1-2
Identifier: MISC MSS 195
Abstract

The Coalition for Regional Environmental Education Development (CREED) records include newsletters, brochures, meeting minutes, and other assorted materials. Materials range in date from approximately 1976 through 1980.

Dates: circa 1976-1980

Deutscher Verein Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS A
Abstract The Deutscher Verein was a German cultural, social, and musical organization formed officially in 1874 through the consolidation of two much older local German groups from the mid-1850s; namely, the Turnverein, or Turners, and Liederkranz or Singing Society. In 1875 the German Independent School Society also joined the Deutscher Verein. Later names were the Germania Society and the Pioneer Club. The organization dissolved in 1937.Records of the Deutscher Verein von La Crosse...
Dates: 1859-1937