German Americans -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- Societies, etc.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
Frohsinn Singing Society (La Crosse, Wis.). Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 164
Abstract
Records of the Frohsinn Singing Society [Versammlung Frohsinn]. The Frohsinn Singing Society was founded on January 12, 1885, in La Crosse, Wis. The society was a means by which German-Americans and recently immigrated Germans in La Crosse could come together and share in their common heritage by singing.The Frohsinn Singing Society also participated in annual singing festivals [Saengerfest] hosted by either the Northwest Singing League [Saengerbundes des Nord-Westens] or the...
Dates:
1885-1993
Frohsinn Singing Society Records
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2015-133
Found in:
La Crosse Public Library Archives
Frohsinn Singing Society Records - additions
Unprocessed Material — Unknown container 65 for Accession 2016.037
Identifier: 2016-037
Found in:
La Crosse Public Library Archives
Governor’s Guard Association Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS B
Abstract
Formed August 1, 1873, the Governor’s Guard Association is a social and military organization. Early members were usually of German ancestry or origin. In 1874, the Guard became Company B, Third Regiment of the Wisconsin National Guard. Today the Guard is a benevolent society for veterans.Records, 1877-2003, include historical background (1978-1995 with gaps), administrative files (1878-2003) and financial records (1877-1884; 1891-1942; 1975-1992 with gaps). The bulk of the...
Dates:
1877-2003
La Crosse County Investing, Loan, and Savings Society Constitution
Collection — Box MISC 65, Folder: 5
Identifier: MISC MSS 327
Abstract
1895 Constitution [Nebengesetze] for the La Crosse County Investing, Loan, and Savings Organization [La Crosse County Bau-, Anleihe- und Spar- Vererins]. Written in the German language.
Dates:
1895