La Crosse (Wis.) -- Societies, etc.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:
Family & Children's Center Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 011, Micro 5
Abstract
The Family & Children's Center located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was formed in 1983 by the merger of the Family Services Association and the La Crosse Home for Children. The Center strives to operate a residential treatment facility for children with special care needs, as well as serve as an administrative and professional center for skilled personnel responsible for the specialized counseling needs of families and individuals. Previous names of the Family Services Association were the...
Dates:
1881-1994
Friends of Hixon Forest Nature Center Records
Collection — Box MISC 12, Folder: 13
Identifier: MISC MSS 114
Abstract
The records of the Friends of the Hixon Forest Nature Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin, include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and newsletters. Materials range in date from 1983 to 1988.
Dates:
1983-1988
Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 013
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...
Dates:
1964-2003
Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Records additions, 1990's-2016
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2020-031
Dates:
1990-2016
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
Greater La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Collection — Box MISC 12, Folder: 8-9
Identifier: MISC MSS 110
Abstract
Articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Greater La Crosse (Wisconsin) Area Chamber of Commerce, approximately 1930s and 1980.
Dates:
circa 1930s, 1980
Holy Trinity Catholic Church (La Crosse, Wisconsin) Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 126
Abstract
The Holy Trinity Catholic Church on 1333 South 13th Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin was built in 1894. Originally called St. Nicholas Catholic Congregation, the first church building was converted for classroom use when the new church building dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity was constructed on the property to accommodate the growing congregation. The collection documents the activities of the pastors and members of the Holy Trinity Catholic Congregation, as well as the development of the...
Dates:
1927-2002 (bulk 1987-1989); Majority of material found within 1987 - 1989
Jefferson Elementary School (La Crosse, Wisconsin), Parent-Teacher Association Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 094
Abstract
Jefferson School, also known as Fifth Ward School, was built in 1877. Located on the corner of St. James and Caledonia Streets, it was razed in 1950, and was replaced by Jefferson Elementary, which opened to classes in 1950. Parent organizations were supportive of the school and its students. A Mother’s Club was formed in 1921, and by 1943, became the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The school operated for over fifty years until closed by the La Crosse School District at the end of the...
Dates:
1909-2005; Majority of material found within 1943 - 1990
La Crosse Area Genealogical Society Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 030
Abstract
Records of a La Crosse, Wisconsin, area genealogical organization founded Oct. 24, 1973, under the sponsorship of the La Crosse Public Library to promote interest in and the research of family ancestry; and to help others who are interested in researching the same areas or surnames. The records, dating from 1972 to the present, include bylaws, brochures, correspondence, logos, membership lists, executive committee meeting minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and...
Dates:
1972-2008
La Crosse Area Retired Educators Association Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 081
Abstract
Records from an organization devoted to promoting a professional spirit of fellowship among members and supporting state and federal legislation favorable to retired teachers. Originally known as the La Crosse County Retired Teachers Association, the organization changed its name to the La Crosse Area Retired Teachers Association in 1966. A second name change occurred in 1993 when the organization became known as the La Crosse Area Retired Educators Association. The group is still active....
Dates:
1947-2005