Justice Court record showing names of plaintiff and defendant, date of judgment, damages, justice fees, court costs, executions issued and delivered to the sheriff, type of action, and dates of appeals.
Postcard with multiple images of scenes around Hudson, Wisconsin (Second Street, Third Street, Willow River, Willow River Falls, Sanitorium, Passenger Depot). Text printed on verso: Published by E.A. Harding, Hudson, Wisconsin, Made in Germany. Date from postmark: Jun 17, 1909; mailed from Hudson, Wisconsin; 1¢ Franklin stamp. Message on verso: Addressed to Miss Tillie Ropke, 3622 Washburn Ave. N., Minneapolis, Min. "Hello Tillie, I thot I would write and see if you are all alive yet. We are all well, hoping the same of you. Rather rainy here now. Emilie." Message on recto: "I thot I would send you a lot of [-----] once have you your postal album full. I have mine not quite full."
Postcard image of the Hudson Wisconsin road sign in Hudson Wisconsin
Picture postcard with image of a steamboat on Lake St. Croix at Hudson. Also in the image are several people, a boat shed, and railroad tracks along the shore. Text printed on verso: E. A. Harding, Hudson, Wisconsin. Printed in Germany. Date from postmark: Feb 24, 1908; mailed at Hudson, Wisconsin Message on verso: Addressed to Miss Olive Moss, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, L.B. 201. "Feb. 24, Dear Olive -- I wish you many happy returns of your birthday. If it hadn't been for all the work it took to get ready for the Wash. birthday dinner I would have sent this card so you would get it on your birthday - I'm sorry. Well honey, its up to you! Skidoo years on Leap year. That's a pretty strong hint. Don't [?] [?] you hae this card or not. Lots and lots of love, kisses, hugs Etc. from, Florence."
Postcard with image of the interstate "draw bridge" at Hudson in the background, and a rocky beach of Lake St. Croix and a small boat in the foreground. Text printed on verso: E. A. Harding, Hudson, Wisconsin, No. 5, Made in Germany. Unused.
Chattel mortgage record showing date of mortgage, date mortgage filed, date mortgage due, amount of mortgage, names of mortgagor and mortgagee, and date mortgage withdrawn and by whom withdrawn.
Manuscript draft of the standing rules of the Common Council of the City of Hudson which was incorporated as a fourth class city in 1856.
Inspector's talley-sheet statements and statement of defective and challenged ballots from the primary and final elections held to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Talley-sheets record number of votes for each candidate.
Clerk's journal recording city expenditures. This record is cross-referenced to Order Books "A"--"E" and Ledgers, Vols. 1 and 2. Included in Volume 1 is a record of dog taxes collected, 1912-1913, listing date of collection; name of owner; name, breed, and color of dog; and amount paid. Also included is a list of persons to whom it was forbidden to sell or give liquor, 1912-1918. Volume 1 covers 1857-1894 and Volume 2, 1894-1917.
The summary above refers to the processed portion of the series dated 1857-1917. Additional accessions are described below, 1926-1934.
Ledger, 1857-1917, listing city expenditures. The ledgers are indexed and cross-referenced to the clerk's journals for the same period, which are in turn cross-referenced to the clerk's order books. Includes volume 1 (1857-1894) and volume 2 (1894-1917).
The summary above refers to the processed portion of the series dated 1857-1917. Additional accessions are described below, 1917-1926 and 1940-1975.
Official oaths and surety bonds, listing some or all of the following information: name of official, position held, term of office, names of sureties, amount of bond, dates of oaths and bonds, and names of witnesses.
Record of orders issued by the City Clerk listing the number, date, and amount of order; to whom issued; for what purpose or from which fund drawn; and date of cancellation. Volume 3 also includes a list of city orders "outlawed," 1857-1858. Volume 5 is a categorical listing of orders by denomination (1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 dollars), 1865-1870 and 1873
Poll lists listing name and address of voters in order of voting. Other information includes whether the voter was born in the U.S. and if not whether 2nd (naturalization) papers have been taken out.
Records of city-owned land, including abstracts of title to lands held by the city (1858-1932); deeds to city-owned lands (1860-1927); and an option to buy a parcel of land (1919).
Register showing name, address, destination, auto license number, and number in party of all campers overnighting in Hudson from June 1, 1923 to July 29, 1924.
Dockets kept by Justices of the Peace of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd wards and for the city at large, summarizing the processing of minor civil and criminal cases, showing names of parties, pleas, verdicts, judgments, fines, and other related procedures. In some instances, the Justices of the Peace functioned concurrently as Police Justices.
Annual report of the City Superintendent to the State Superintendent including statistics of children enrolled in school, days of attendance, number of teachers employed, salaries paid, and number of schools; financial statement; information on school houses and sites, school rooms and equipment, text-books used, libraries, and private schools not incorporated; special report of the high school; number of certificates granted; school census; teachers' reports; and teachers' meetings.
Tuck Post Card with image of the Galahad School for Boys, located in Hudson, Wisconsin. Text printed on recto (besides the title): "E. A. Harding, publisher," and "Printed in Germany." Text printed on verso: "Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2275 'Hudson, Wisconsin' Art publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen." Date from postmark: Dec 23 1905; mailed from [Hu]dson [Wi]s; green 1¢ "Gingerbread" Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Miss Clare Bowe, Edgar, Wisconsin. Greetings, Arrived safely. M.B. Dec. 23, '00.
Text printed on verso: "The Sanatorium, Hudson, Wisconsin 18 miles east of St. Paul. A private institution established in 1886. Located in a beautiful park of stately elms and oaks, on the bluffs of Lake Mallalien. With all modern equipments necessary for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Nervous disease a specialty. It combines the perfect quiet of country life with the luxuries of a first-class hotel and the best of medical skill and nursing. For illustrated booklet and further information address E.B. Bradford M.S.M.D., medical director." Publication text printed on verso: "Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2459, 'Hudson Wisconsin' Art publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen. Printed in Germany." Also, printed in the stamp block: "RTS" and "Artistic Series". Date based on postmark on PH 1996.033.011. Unused.
Typescript copies of 18 Civil War letters, January-August, 1864, from Hugh Sloan, Lebanon, Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin 3rd Cavalry at Fort Scott, Kansas, chiefly to his wife, Margaret; and one letter dated in 1905.
student gathering in front of Hagestad Student Center
correspondance, drafts, newsletter, programs, news clippings
Real-photo postcard with image of cottages at the Hunky Dory Farm near Clara Lake in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin (the closest post office is in Balsam Lake). Two wooden benches can be seen among a multitude of deciduous trees surrounding the cabins. Date from postmark: Aug 11, 1934; mailed from [Balsam Lake, Wisconsin]; green 1¢ Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Herhes, 3841 N. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, Illinois. "Sat. Aug. 11. Dear Friends. Just a line to let you know we are having a fine vacation. Hope everything at home is all right. We will be home by the middle of next week. Kindest regards, The Galloway's."
Real-photo postcard with image of two women on horses with Clara Lake behind them. A floating swim platform or dock can be seen on the lake. Unused.
Postcard image of four children lined up in front of a log building at Hunky Dory Farm near Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. Printed on Azo paper with all four triangles pointing up (used 1904-1918). Unused.