This collection is comprised of records relating to Greek societies on the River Falls campus. This collection mostly contains records of Fraternities and Sororities, at local and national levels. Also included are some academic and honor societies. Most of the Greek organizations were focused on civic involvement, leadership, and life-long friendships, others also focused on specific subject areas such as Agriculture. The records in this series include but are not limited to, constitutions and by-laws, meeting minutes, events and activities, member lists, and correspondence.
Greek Record newsletter about Greek life updates newsletter
The Greek Streak newsletter about Greek Life updates newsletter
Ceramic mug
Tall ceramic mug
Exterior view of the River Falls City Hospital
The botany and horticulture greenhouse was begun in 1971. This series includes one bound volume containing the project specifications and contract for the construction of the building, the blueprints of the greenhouse, and a rolled diagram of the ventilation system. Also included are materials regarding the greenhouse expansion in the 1980’s.
College of AgricultureNewspaper Print
Teacher's Registers (1944-1961) indicating the names of teachers and pupils, attendance record, remarks concerning the promotion and progress of students, books read by students, and in some cases, a visitor's register.
Records of a cemetery on River Falls' north side including minute books (1876-1955), financial records, indexed records of burials and grave owners, burial permits, and plat maps.
Real-photo postcard with image of Greenwood Elementary School in River Falls, Wisconsin. Text printed on verso: All Rights Reserved -- The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Photo printed on Kodak paper (used 1950- ). Unused.
Glass Valley Cemetery
Records of the association including a plat map, lists of lot owners and of perpetual care lots, burial permits, legal documents such as an 1863 property deed, and financial records.
The cemetery, also known as the Glass Valley Cemetery, is located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, Town of River Falls, which assumed responsibility for the cemetery ca. 1946.
Date from postmark and message: Jul 18, 1912; mailed from Trade Lake, Wisconsin; One Cent green Benjamin Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Miss Ellen Melin, 923 E. North Str., Bellingham, Wash. "7-17-12. Dear Friend, Theochrom Series 131. Printed in U.S.
Linen postcard with generic image of Text printed on verso: 'NYCE' Quality Colored Landscape Locals.
Divided-back POST CARD with hand-tinted generic image of a stream with trees. Date from postmark: Nov 29, 1938; mailed from Milltown, Wisconsin; green 1¢ George Washington stamp. Message on verso: Addressed to Mrs. A.M. Nifthinger, Berne, Pa. "Dear Friend, Won't you join My View the World Card Club? Dues are only 10¢ a yr. When you join you receive a big list of members from many parts of the world. You receive any additional lists which are put out as long as you are a member. You can exchange view cards with any members on the list that you wish to. May I hear from you soon? Your friend, Miss Anna Anderson, Milltown, Wisconsin"
Real-photo postcard with image of the Devil's Chair rock formation in the Dalles area along the St. Croix River near St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. A man is standing on the seat of the chair. Date from message: 30 Nov. 1937; postcard not mailed, but was likely sent sent to Emma Mader, Höttingerau No. 97, Innsbruck, Tirol, Germany [today that is Austria]. Message: Original is in German; English translation: "Centuria, Wisconsin, 30 Nov. 1937. L.J., E.A.E., Your last letter arrived here on the 17th of November and we have already answered it. As you can see, I do not have much to say.2 I hope you are all in good health, as are we. We have had a mild cold wave come down from Canada which has resulted for several days in temperatures around 5 degrees Fahrenheit, although nice and sunny. We have had hardly any snow. I have read that there has been civil unrest in Innsbruck and all over Austria, with fierce fïÂghting between police and insurrectionists. Hopefully it was all exaggerated. On the other side of this card is a picture of the St. Croix River, which is about a quarter mile from here by car. Well, the postal train should be arriving, so I had better stop. Many heartfelt greetings to all of you, Leo, Ida, Kenneth [Mader]."
Picture postcard with image of a lake and trees. Rhyme printed on verso: Quiet lake -- quiet sky, Nothing to do but watch time go by." Other text printed on verso: "Natural Color R Card," "Scenic Art, P.O. Box 67, Station A, Berkeley 2, Calif.," and "Color by Glen Devery. Date from postmark: Jun 7 1964; mailed from Balsam Lake Wis; purple 4¢ Lincoln stamp. Message: Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. John Clayton, R.R., Polo, Illinois. "The weather has been gorgeous except one storm one night. Everyone but me are one [sic] the lake this morning trying to catch fish. I only go evenings. We are all enjoying being together as I know you are enjoying your family. Vera & A."
Post Card with generic image of three fish, a creel, and rod and reel. Caption printed on the verso says "Mountain Trout." Printed on verso: 'Plastichrome' by Colourpicture, Boston 15, Mass. U.S.A. Unused.
Real-photo postcard with aerial image of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin. The title continuation on the verso reads: Frederic, Wisconsin. A friendly city of 900 people -- Located in the [heart?] of Wisconsin's fishing area. Many resort accomo[dations] are nearby. Text printed on verso: "Published by G. R. Brown Co., Route 5, Eau Claire, Wisconsin," and the G. R. Brown logo. Date from postmark: Jun 3 1971; mailed from Frederic, WI; 13¢ US Air Mail, "Let Freedom Ring" Liberty Bell stamp (Scott C62). The 13¢ denomination was issued on June 28, 1961 (untagged) and on February 15, 1967 (tagged). Message: Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Shaefer, 63 Germany. "God's Country, so beautiful -- the lakes, streams, woods and farms -- reminds me of Home -- Honest -- More later, ___."
Date from postmark: Aug 12,1975; mailed from Luck, Wisconsin; Message:
Real-photo postcard with a scratchboard illustration of a fisherman in a motorboat catching a large fish. Large letters, spelling Wisconsin, have various drawings and photographs inside the letters (e.g., a deer, fish, people tobogganing). Handwritten text on front: © L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, 1948. Handwritten text on verso: July 30, 1953. Text printed on verso: All Rights Reserved -- The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Printed on EKC paper (used 1930-1950). Unused.
Title continuation on verso: Fishing boats on the beautiful Mississippi. Text printed on verso: "Photographed by Gordon Peckham." "Pub. by Universal Photo Service, La Crosse, Wisconsin" "Genuine Natural Color. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, N.Y." Unused.
Title continuation on verso: Typical of the Mississippi River are the towering bluffs, the blue skies and the verdant valleys. Text printed on verso: "Ektachrome by Helen O'Brien." "Pub. by Universal Photo Service, La Crosse, Wisconsin" "Genuine Natural Color. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, N.Y." Unused.
POST CARD with six images from Hudson, Wisconsin: . Unused.