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Account books and miscellaneous farm inventories of Dombrock, a St. Croix Falls, Wis., brick manufacturer and farmer, showing manufacturing operating expenses and daily business transactions, and farm stock records, inventories, and financial transactions.

Diary of a private in Co. F, Twenty-eighth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers, describing army life and maneuvers in the lower Mississippi area and along the Yazoo River; and biographical notes.

Family historical and genealogical information, compiled by Veluga Carlson and concerning the families of her father, Emanuel Edman, and of her husband's parents Frank and Mathilda Isaacson Carlson, who lived in the Polk County, Wisconsin and Taylors Falls, Minnesota areas.

Autobiography by Ed Pudas of Oulu (Bayfield County), Wisconsin
Pudas, born of Finnish immigrants in Oulu, held a variety of jobs, including logging; working the Great Lakes ore, grain, and coal ships; dairy farming; operating a creamery; and carpentry. He lived the majority of his life in northern Wisconsin, with a short time in Brooklyn and New York City.

A manuscript by Bloom detailing the descendants of Ebenezer Ayers, a settler in Taylors Falls, Minnesota in 1850, and including copies of letters and documents pertaining to the Ayers family and to events in Wisconsin's Polk and St. Croix counties.

Essay by Thompson describing the establishment, native inhabitants, and growth of Deer Park, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the 1850's.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A history, related documents, maps, photographs, and newspaper clippings regarding the planning and development of Willow River State Park, St. Croix County, Wisconsin (64 pp.) compiled in 1967 as an agricultural economics class paper by Carlson, a U.W.-River Falls student; plus a 1965 Willow River recreation study.

Papers documenting the successful attempt by farmer Duane Paulson and others to purchase the Chicago and North Western Railway Company right of way between Hudson and River Falls, Wisconsin, and thereby avoid development of the corridor; including correspondence, deeds, and three oversize maps showing the right of way.

Papers of Killian, a colorful River Falls, Wis. personality, including letters of response from senators, governors, members of Congress, and the Office of the President; occasional campaign materials from River Falls area politicians; materials relating to the Wisconsin Extension Homemakers; and a series of rambling radio talks given by Killian in 1970. Also included are letters which Killian wrote to government offices or officials beginning with her signature salutation, "Let's Go Hi Hat With a Hello." There is also some family correspondence coming primarily from her son who in 1961 was stationed at Fort Lewis (State of Washington).

A printed Dopkins family genealogy compiled by Sheldon M. Hilden and Marvin Dopkins, including information on several Wisconsin residents and mentioning the family names Heacox, McCue, Harris, Lacahick, Robery, Strand, Scoapa, Ray, Kusilek, Hilden, Woods, Anderson, Jensen, Lkier, Goddard, Berry, Pruitt, Hall, and Loney.

The Distinguished Teacher Award is given to one member of the faculty each year. The selection is made by the senior class, and graduates of three and five years ago. This series contains forms, letters, circular letters, and ballots used in the selection.

A paper by student Diana Ostness including fire company members' names, information on equipment changes, and anecdotes on interesting experiences.

Teacher's registers indicating names of teachers and pupils, attendance record, remarks concerning the promotion and progress of students, and a register of visitors.

Design for Diversity was an initiative started by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System in 1988. The goal of the initiative was to increase diversity on the UW campuses across the state. This collection documents the program primarily on the UW-RF campus. There are also some materials though from the UW System that provide good background and information on the program. Additionally, there are some select materials from UW-Eau Claire and UW-Milwaukee which give information about the program on those campuses. The UW-RF materials include annual reports, grants information, planning documents, and other items.

Minutes, resolutions, roll calls, correspondence, clippings, financial records, and miscellaneous materials of the Pierce County Democratic Party, including examples of 1960 Presidential campaign materials.

An undated account by Deloris Buckley, Spring Green, Wisconsin, relating her experiences as an Army nurse during World War II, as told to Michael Stern, Fawcett Publications war correspondent on the Italian Front.

Recorded and written recollections by Ekenstedt of his experiences while serving in the U.S. Navy, ca. 1966-1969, including: training as a Seabee, experiences as a transport driver in the Danang area in Vietnam (ca. 1967-1968), leave in Australia, and a subsequent tour of duty in Cuba.
He recalls the minutiae of daily activities, Vietnam scenes, and anecdotes. The written reminiscences concern some of the same topics but do not duplicate the recorded reminiscences.
Apparently Ekenstedt was discharged after Cuba but later re-enlisted and served in Turkey and the collection includes some information on his civilian activities, a trip to Disney World, and his arrival in Turkey. Also included is some poetry he wrote and a photocopy of a letter from Nancy Reagan (1984).

Mr. Dawson talk about his ealy life and his experiences growing up in the depression and war economy. He also discusses his career as a teacher and superindentant as well as his opinions on government.

This collection contains Video and Audio tape interviews conducted by students for Davida Alperin's Political Science Class 321. Interviewees included notable local, state, and national politicians, with release and consent forms available for various interviews. Class material, such as lists of people to choose to interview from and political background essays also included.

Correspondence, letters, and ephemera gathered by David Sartori, a student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls; consisting of letters concerning the John Birch Society, written by Gaylord Nelson, Hubert Humphrey, J. Edgar Hoover, Clarence Manion, J. W. Fulbright, Walter Hollander, Robert Kastenmeier, Everett Dirksen, Robert B. DePugh, Estes Kefauver, William K. Van Pelt, and the Society itself; letters from George Lincoln Rockwell, Radio Havana, and Radio Peking; and a 1965 letter from Sartori describing his reactions to working in the Pittsburgh ghetto.

The Rebekah Lodge was nationally established in 1851 as The Daughters of Rebekah. Later, the name was changed to the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies. The Rebekahs are an auxiliary organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.). Membership is open to any woman, at least eighteen years of age, who is a relative of an Odd Fellow, believes in a supreme being, and is of good moral character. It is possible for a male to join the Rebekahs, but a female cannot become an Odd Fellow. The Rebekahs (and Odd Fellows) reached their height of popularity in 1915 and, since then, have been on the decline.

The local chapters are called Lodges. Rebekah Lodge No. 161 of Grantsburg, Wisconsin seems to have been established shortly before 1907 and seems to have folded shortly after 1957. They met every other week from 1907 to 1957. The Rebekahs created their own community service projects in addition to those created in conjunction with the Odd Fellows, such as collecting money for polio funds.

Minutes documenting the organizational and community service activities of this organization and of the Grantsburg lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Minute book of this River Falls, Wisconsin, women's organization including minutes, 1948-1954, documenting the group's administrative, financial, social, and community service activities; and a membership register, 1948-1960.

Family correspondence to Daniel H. Levings, River Falls, Wis., 1855-1880; and Levings-Leavens family genealogical charts with information for 1773-1899 on the Baldwin, Hart, Newell, Stanley, Powell, and Parmlu families.

Typewritten history by Collins of the Daniel Collins family of River Falls, Wisconsin.

Papers of astronaut and former Wisconsin State University-River Falls student Daniel C. Brandenstein, containing biographical information, letters, portraits of Brandenstein and photographs taken during shuttle missions, newspaper clippings, and certificates concerning his various NASA space shuttle missions. The collection also includes some objects that he used in space, such as dehydrated food, a specially designed WSU-RF T-shirt, and a mission patch.

[1] School District Records (1896-1957) containing minutes of school board meetings, roster of school officials, records of orders on treasurer, annual financial reports of board and clerk, lists of text books, and teachers' contracts; [2] Clerk's Papers (1918-1957) including teachers annual reports, clerks annual reports, and school census; [3] Treasurer's Papers (1946-1957) including account books showing receipts and expenditures, bank statements, and canceled checks; and [4] School Registers (1938-1958) containing attendance records, monthly and term summaries, records of pupil standing and work accomplished, daily programs, record of visitors, and state reading circle record.

Volume that records complaints in police justice court. Gives the charge, summary, fees, and court costs. It is likely that many of the cases were remanded to the County Court.

General indexes and court records of Burnett County, 1888-1945. General indexes list documents filed in court proceedings, dates of filings, and the record, volume, and page where they are located. Court records list the proceedings, including dates of hearings, documents filed, and the record, volume, and page where the documents are located. Volumes referred to include the administration record, criminal docket, guardianship record, miscellaneous record, and others, most are not held by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Records relating to the settlement of deceased individuals' estates including inventories of real and personal property; reports and accounts of administrators or executors; statements of claims against estates; resale of real and/or personal property; warrants; contracts; sworn testimony; and similar records.

Name index to cases files in probate court for St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Use this index to look up the case file number associated with an individual, then use case number to find case file in St. Croix Series 128.

Documents filed in Polk County Court concerning the settlement of deceased individuals' estates; filing of wills; guardianships of minors, the insane, or incompetents; and several insanity cases. Includes petitions, orders, letters of administration, wills, inventories of estates, and additional legal documents.

The Council of Presidents is an informal organization of the current Presidents of the old Wisconsin State Universities which although without formal policy-making powers, act as a group to influence the Board of Regents to adopt policies considered most appropriate for the welfare of the universities. In a sense, the organization has been in existence as long as the Normal School system, as communications between Presidents to effect agreements and strategy in order to influence the Board of Regents have been in existence as long as there have been presidents; the Council is still in existence today. An increased budget and building allocations, curriculum expansion, and salary increases have been among the Council’s goals over the years.

The Council of Graduate Deans is a statewide organization formed to coordinate the activities of Wisconsin’s Graduate Schools.

This series contains directives from the Board of Regents and Reports and Newsletters to the Graduate Deans throughout the University System.

A study prepared in 1976 by Brunner containing genealogical information and charts on the Cosgriff, Brunner, and O'Brien families, 1821-1976. The Daniel Cosgriff family located in Hudson, Wis., ca. 1867. Appended to Brunner's work are three pages of additions and corrections prepared by Florence Simon of Hudson.

This series comprises the correspondence from the Student Senate to Interim President, Richard J. Delorit and Chancellor George Field.

This series consists of correspondence concerning the controversy emergent from the Voice’s publication of abortion advertisements, ca. 1970. Also included are Board of Student Publications’ guidelines for the Student Voice and its editor (Jan. 1971), and controversy concerning rights the University and Board of Regents may exercise concerning student publications.

Includes information concerning cooperative programs; discussion of items to be dealt with by the President & Council; exchange of information concerning new policies being implemented on various campuses; planning information for State Colleges; State College Athletic Conference minutes; basic studies requirements; physical plant growth; course offerings and duplicate offerings.

Correspondence includes information concerning new legislation affecting education, accreditation, curriculum changes, proficiency examinations for and the licensing and certifying of teachers, and workshops and seminars.

The Coordinating Committee for Higher Education is a statewide organization established for the purpose of coordinating the educational activities of Wisconsin's State Colleges and Universities. In 1968, the organization's name was changed to Coordinating Council for Higher Education (CCHE). This collection is mainly concerned with the reports produced by the Council concerning higher education in Wisconsin. Correspondence and minutes are also included.