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Sadie Peterson Cresswell. Reminiscences, circa 1955.
US ARC River Falls SC 218 · collection · circa 1955

Recollections by Cresswell, originally from River Falls, Wisconsin, primarily concerning her experiences teaching school in Midway, North Dakota, around 1910, and her experiences as a housekeeper-companion to a Mrs. Wright in California in the 1950's.
Sacred Heart Parish, Spring Valley, Wisconsin, history, circa 1966.
US ARC River Falls SC 277 · collection · circa 1966

A brief typescript history, 1880-1966, of the Roman Catholic parish and mission of Sacred Heart in Spring Valley, Wisconsin and St. Joseph's in the Town of El Paso, Pierce County, Wisconsin, produced by the congregation; plus a related newspaper clipping.
S. W. Jensch. Papers, 1934-1942.
US ARC River Falls Mss BD · collection · 1934-1942

Papers of Jensch, a Hudson, Wis., attorney who practiced in both Wisconsin and Minnesota; consisting of documents concerning six civil cases, one an alimony default case and one arising from the bankruptcy of the National Wool Growers Department, American Society of Equity.
S. Paul Norstrom papers, 1906-1977.
US ARC River Falls SC 269 · collection · 1906-1977

Papers of Norstrom, a 1907 graduate of River Falls Normal School, Wisconsin; including photographs, letters of recommendation, evaluations, and other documents concerning his employment with various federal agencies in the Chicago area, and sympathy letters to his wife Hazel upon his death.
Ruth P. Hale. Letters, 1970-1971.
US ARC River Falls SC 144 · collection · 1970-1971

Letters and notes written by Hale, a geography professor at River Falls, Wisconsin, while on a 10-week South American trip through Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Ruth Ellen Thompson and David Orlin Afdahl family papers
US ARC ARC 2021.008 · collection · 1927-2002

Includes biographical information on Thompson family (circa 2002); Clippings and other ephemera (undated, 1936-1984); Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) and farming professional involvement (1957-1973); Farm conservation plans (1943, 1978); and Photographs of David Afdahl family (undated, circa 1927-1945) and Ruth Ellen Thompson (undated, circa 1934 and 1947).

David Orlin Afdahl (July 14, 1927-March 7, 2005) was born to Herman N. (1904-1984) and Gladys, nee Owens, Afdahl (1902-1964), the oldest of three children. David grew up on the family farm southwest of Hammond in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. David was graduated from Baldwin High School and attended UW-River Falls (then River Falls State Teacher's College), where he graduated with a degree in agricultural education. ǂb Ruth Ellen Thompson (1934-2017) was born to Margaret Norma Tubman (1910-2003) and Otto Emil Thompson (1906-2000), the second oldest of three girls. She attended Clear Lake High School, Wisconsin and Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Ruth "Ruthie" and David were married on August 22, 1953 in Spring Valley. The couple had four children and worked as dairy farmers on the Afdahl family farm. David "Dave" Afdahl was professionally active and held various positions on the Wisconsin Dairy Herd Improvement Cooperative (affiliation of Dairy Herd Improvement Association) over the length of his farming career.

 Afdahl, Joel
Rustic bridge and Cottage Point at Bungalow Beach, Amery, Wisconsin
Rustic bridge and Cottage Point at Bungalow Beach, Amery, Wisconsin
US ARC PH 2012.003.002 · item · [ca. 1922]
Part of Photographic postcard collection

Real-photo postcard with image of a walking bridge at Cottage Point, Bungalow Beach Resort, near Amery, Wisconsin, in Polk County. Date from message: Dec. 23, 1922. Postmark: Dec 28 [year missing]; mailed from Ladysmith, Wis; green 1c Washington stamp. Message: Addressed to Mrs. E.F. Peterson, 3252 Knox Ave. N, Minneapolis, Minn. "Ladysmith Wisconsin, Dec. 28, 1922. Dear Sis, Just a few lines as I have to mail this parcel. We received your you [sic] card last night was glad to hear you received the parcel. We sure are thankful for what you all sent. We received the parcel all O.K. only the record was broken. I was much disapointed [sic]. Hope you injoyed [sic] the goose. I am sure she was a fat one. As the carryer [sic] dont come now until after 3 Oclock in the afternoon. We write letter in a few days. Willie is hard up again with his back that is why I have not be all [been able?] to get your persents [sic] ready, work on them to day a little. With Love to you all from Freda & Willie. Write soon."
Rustic bar, Webb Lake Country House, Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin
Rustic bar, Webb Lake Country House, Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin
US ARC PH 2011.008.030 · item · [ca. 1965]
Part of Photographic postcard collection

Postcard image of the interior of the rustic log bar in the Webb Lake Country House, Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin. A man is standing behind the bar, many bottles of alcohol are behind him, and there are three deer heads hanging on the wall. Date from postmark: Sep 3 1965; mailed from Webb Lake, Wis; red violet 4¢ Lincoln stamp (Scott 1058, used 1954-1965). Message: Addressed to Mrs. Zelta Konter, Danbury, Wis, Rural Rt -- Dairyland. "Dear Zelta -- Thot maybe you'd like a pict[ure] of the bar area of where I work. Tell that Maxine & June I'm still waiting for those pictures they took of Les & S. At least I'd like to see them. Will call u one of these days when I get a breather. Marg."
Russell Johnston retirement poem
US ARC River Falls SC 116 · collection · 1952

Poem written in honor of Johnston's 1952 retirement as principal of the River Falls, Wis., campus elementary school.