Interviews with Husband, Amery, Wis., publisher of the Balsam Lake Ledger, 1907-1939, and former Wisconsin state assemblyman; two statements and a series of newspaper articles in which Husband recalls changes in the St. Croix valley area during his lifetime; and one photograph of Husband.
Real-photo postcard image of cabins at the E.R. Ross Resort on Clam Lake in Burnett County, near Siren, Wisconsin. Sitting outside the cabins are two Adirondack chairs. Date from postmark: Aug 11 1948; mailed from Siren, Wisconsin; green 1¢ George Washington stamp. Message: Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Don Todd, Caledonia Ills. "Dear Marge & Don, We went fishing at 10 today and fished till 6 and got about 16 lbs. of fish. Just pan fish. Went to a show last nite, as it had rained all day yesterday. Hope everyone is ok. Love, Evelyn."
Photocopy and transcription of a diary and account book, 1859, May 8 - November 25, kept by E.W. Day, Hudson, Wisconsin, describing his personal activities and work, apparently as a farm laborer.
Postcard with image of Eagle Point on the St. Croix River near Osceola, Wisconsin. Text printed on verso: C. W. Staples, Osceola, Wisconsin Printed in Germany. Also printed on the verso is the PCK Series peacock logo (Paul C. Koeber Company). Date based on other Staples-Koeber collaborations. Unused.
Postcard with image looking out at the tip of Eagle Point, the St. Croix River and valley, and the bridge crossing at Osceola. Text printed on verso: "Pub. by Staples Drug Store, Osceola, Wisconsin" and "Made in U.S.A." Unused.
Postcard with image of Eagle Point on the St. Croix River near Osceola, Wisconsin. The view is looking south. Text printed on verso: St. Paul Souvenir Co., St. Paul, Minn. -- Printed in Germany. Date from note on verso: c-1910, NC. Unused.
Information on members of the River Falls (Wis.) High School class of 1929 compiled by the 25th Reunion Committee of which Bartosh was a member; also, farm record books kept by Bartosh (1960-1962) detailing farm income and expenses.
Genealogies of the Belisle-Dufresne family and the Parent-Mars family, and histories of the early settlers at Somerset (Wisconsin) and the Apple River Settlement (Range, Polk County, Wisconsin), compiled by Earl Belisle. The first genealogy is that of Joseph Belisle (b. 1845) and his wife Celina Dufresne of Somerset, Wisconsin, their children, and their ancestors in the province of Quebec including the surnames Germain and Bouin. The Parent-Mars genealogy concerns the French-Canadian ancestors of Marie-Louise Parent (1851-1938) of Somerset, Wisconsin who, in 1872, married Joseph Maher (later Mars). Additionally, there is a history, including genealogies, of the early settlers of Somerset (Wis.), especially Louis and Joseph Parent as well as a history of the French-Canadians who settled in the Apple River Settlement, near Range (Wisconsin) with family genealogies. Included throughout are reproductions of photographs, maps, and family documents.
Belisle, Earl.Earl Blodgett: President of the Society of Physics Students at UWRF
Ron Gavin: maintenance mechanic in Facilities Management at UWRF. Interviewed by, Johnathan (John) Gavin.
Clipped newspaper writings by Chapin, a feature writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, consisting of historical articles based in 17 western Wisconsin counties as well as stories about contemporary Wisconsin people and events; comprising series organized by place, by subject, and by date.
Recollections by Mr. Schultz of a house known as Grey's Castle, near Minneiska, Minnesota, built by Putnam Grey in the early 1900's; with references also to a ferris wheel built by Mr. Grey and sold to Mr. Ferris. Also included is a photo of Grey's castle.
Essay by Thompson describing the establishment, native inhabitants, and growth of Deer Park, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the 1850's.
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[1939 In front of the National Farm Loan Association where Ellen worked.]
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Postcard with image of downtown Webster, Wisconsin, showing businesses with parked automobiles lining the street.
Real-photo postcard showing a livery in foreground (Dock's Livery) and other businesses along Main Street; a horse and buggy; telephone wires; and children walking down the street so that their movement almost obliterates them. Date from postmark: Oct 7, 1908; mailed from New Richmond Wis; green 1¢ "Gingerbread" Franklin stamp. Black mark along top is on the original (poor printing of the photograph). Message: Addressed to Miss Clara Ritzaur, Turtle Lake, Wiss. "Dear Sweet Clara, I will drope [sic] a few lines to you and lett [sic] you now [know] that I got here arrit [alright] and so good by by [sic], Willie Ziemer."
Businesses pictured include Melgard Monument Company, etc.
Visual material By University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Archives and Area Research Center (1860)Businesses include The King's Closet Mens Wear, Bud's Lanes, Steve's Pizza, Sears, etc.
Visual material By University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Archives and Area Research Center (1860)Real-photo postcard with image of a street in East Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Some of the shops pictured include a welding shop, Boothe Hardware, and a used car lot. Text printed on verso: "All Rights Reserved, A. Pearson Co., Minneapolis, Minn." Printed on EKC paper (this design used in the stamp box 1930-1950). Unused.
"Vote Here" Sign