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US ARC PH 1962.001 · item · 1909
Part of Photographic postcard collection

Real-photo postcard with image of the Grand Army of the Republic Veterans Reunion, held in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, on June 9th and 10th, 1909. The musical band (seated in the front row and consisting of men too young to have served in the Civil War), includes a bass drum with the words "Morgan G.A.R. Drum Corps, Minneapolis, Minn." Pierce County events often hired bands from across the state border. Printed on Azo paper with all four triangles pointing up (used 1904-1918). Unused.

US ARC River Falls Mss CU · collection · 1928-1983

Incomplete records, 1971-1984, of Barracks 3135 consisting mainly of membership lists; and records which are principally minutes of the organization's Ladies Auxiliary, 1963-1984, and of the Pierce County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary, 1928-1983.

UWRF Series 220 · collection · 1947-1981.

The Veterans Club or "Vets Club" was a student organization at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. It was a social and service organization for the benefit of student veterans. This collection includes a ledger with member names and fees due for the quarter, orientation books for members, photographs, and other ephemera materials.

US ARC PH 2018.001.066 · item · [ca. 1930]
Part of Photographic postcard collection

Real-photo postcard with image of the veranda of the Yellow Lake Lodge near Webster, Wisconsin. The veranda has various chairs, a small table, a piano, a birdcage, a stuffed bird and an animal skin on the wall, two carpets, ceiling light fixtures, and is lined with windows. Date from seller.

US ARC River Falls Mss BL · collection · 1940-1995

A reference collection of Veda Stone, a social worker long active in American Indian affairs, education, and family health and children's services in Wisconsin, documenting Stone's work with government agencies, organizations, and conferences concerning Native Americans. Also present are records, including individual student files, dealing with Indian education in Wisconsin and other states. Microfilmed newsletters, periodicals, and near-print documents published in the United States and Canada by or about Indian groups and organizations are also present, together with a major reference file with emphasis on Menominee and Chippewa (Ojibwe) Indians in Wisconsin and tribal groups in Minnesota. The tapes record speeches and panel discussions from a 1966 Indian leadership conference.

Van Horn, Mr. Harold

Mr. Van Horn worked for many years as a locomotive fireman and engineer, primarily for the Chicago and Northwestern railway before retiring in 1969. As a hobby, for over 40 years, he took railroad photographs, mainly of steam locomotives, in many parts of the U.S.
In this interview, he discusses his career in railroading, the difficulties and hazards involved in his work, and the changes that took place in the railroad industry and in the engineer's job over several decades. Mr. Van Horn also describes his interest in photographing locomotives, his involvement with teh Mid-Continent Railroad Museum at North Freedom, Wis., and tells something of the history of various rail lines in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including some now abanded lines in western Wisconsin.

US ARC River Falls Mss CD · collection · 1949-1970

Record books of the Valley Victors 4-H Club, Town of Pleasant Valley, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, containing minutes, membership records, listings of club and individual projects, and photos and clippings on special projects and awards.

UWRF Series 26-UWRF26_030-7 · item · 1976
Part of University Photograph collection, 1875-

Seated L to R: Ed P. Rock, Wilber W. Sperling, Marion Hawkins, Ruby McLaughlin, Louis Daniel, Thales Webster Sanding L to R: David Benson, Oliver Younggren, Don Olson, Orland Born, Jeanne Ode, Mary Hallen, Richart Delorit, Walker Wyman, Keith Rodli, Richard Swenson, Robert Knowles, George Field Meeting in Rodli Commons

UWRF 241 · collection · 1996-2025.

The UWRF Wildflower farm offers experiential learning opportunities for land management and restoration with 72 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland. Located in the Town of Gilman, Pierce County, about 16 miles east of River Falls. Donated to the UWRF Foundation in 2024by the estate of Carol Jean Conventry.

Coventry, Carol Jean
UWRF Websites
2013-present
Part of Website Archives

The web presence of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, including the main website and affiliated sites.

UWRF 231 · 1874-Present

This artificial collection includes ephemeral materials relating to the Univerisity of Wisconsin River Falls campus. There are four series in this collection; Campus Buildings and Grounds, Campus Departments, Student organizations and clubs, and topical files. Folders are then arranged alphabetically by subject or topic.