Arts, Entertainment, and Culture
A Brief History of Gymnastics in the La Crosse, Wisconsin Turnverein / Richard J. Schild, 1960.
UW-L Seminar Paper.
A Catalog of the Oyen Collection, from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
The Oyen Collection consists of graphic designs and business papers, mainly 1893-1940, of a prominent La Crosse interior design firm that was established by Odin J. Oyen in 1888 and that continued through the 1930s under the management of his son Leighton Oyen. The firm was known throughout the Midwest for its work. The 64 page exhibit booklet includes a history of the firm, its employees, and a partial list, with illustrations, of designs in the collection. The designs are a highlight of the collection and include projects for theaters, churches, courthouses, and other public buildings.
Contested Memories: G. Heileman Brewery, Working Class Leisure, and the Origins of Oktoberfest in La Crosse / Patrick Amlaw
UW-La Crosse Student paper appearing in the Journal of Undergraduate Research volume 8, 2005.
Special Collections, Murphy Library recently accessioned a short (1 minute, 39 seconds) film clip of a parade at the corner of Main St. and 5th Ave. in downtown La Crosse. We believe this parade occurred on July 30, 1913 and this film is a portion of the first motion picture footage of professional quality to be filmed in La Crosse. The film was produced by a Mr. Huntley of Wenohna Films in Winona, Minnesota. The parade was organized by Harry Taggart, the Secretary of the Retail Grocers Association, and featured local business and civic groups. In the footage, the Majestic Theatre on the south side of Main St. is visible at the extreme left and the Boyer-Furber Furniture store is on the right.
Forms and Spaces: Sculpture in La Crosse, Wisconsin by Stephannie Hammes and Dr. Leslie F. Crocker, 1992.
This work is primarily an inventory of over 40 public sculptures located in La Crosse, Wisconsin compiled by staff of the UW La Crosse Art Department in 1992. For each sculpture there is a description including the title, sculptor, media and location and 26 of the sculptures are accompanied by a photograph. There are also brief biographies of the sculptors.
History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 1881
This 862 page tome is the preeminent 19th century history of the La Crosse area. It begins with a general overview of the history of Wisconsin but then begins a detailed account of the history of both the city and county of La Crosse including its villages and towns as well as biographical sketches of prominent citizens. It is illustrated with black and white woodcuts. A name index to this volume was compiled in 1977 by Murphy Library and this index is included.
History of Photography in La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1853-1930 / Edwin L. Hill, 1978.
UW–La Crosse Thesis.
History of Theatre in La Crosse, Wisconsin, From Its Beginning to 1900 / James M. Siefkas, 1972.
Into Our Second Century, 1888-1988: La Crosse Public Library (La Crosse, Wis.? : La Crosse Tribune), Nov. 1988
An advertising supplement to the La Crosse Tribune newspaper telling of the brief history and accomplishments of the La Crosse Public Library from 1888-1988.
La Crosse County Historical Sketches, 1931-1955
The Young Men's Library Association and Other Antecedents of La Crosse Public Library / Lilly M.E. Borresen
Interior Decorations and Furnishing, 1870-1900 / Mrs. Arthur E. Hebberd
Carl Rau, Aartist / D.O. Coate
Our Society and the Centennial years, 1941 and 1942 [La Crosse County Historical Society]
Normanna Sangerkor / R.S. Rynning
La Crosse Public Library: Dedication November 5, 1967 (La Crosse, Wis.? : La Crosse Public Library?), 1967
The dedication booklet of the La Crosse Public Library building of 1967.
La Crosse Public Library: Into the 21st Century, 1888-1997 by Ken Brekke (La Crosse, Wis. : s. n.), 1997
Thorough history of the La Crosse Public Library from 1888-1997.
Official Souvenir View Book Out-Door Winter Carnival, La Crosse, Wisconsin, January 25-28, 1922. La Crosse, Wis. : Levy Bros. [1922?]
Includes over 100 photos of the 1922 La Crosse Winter Carnival including the King & Queen, Carnival boosters, winter sporting events and athletes, and numerous marching clubs and floats sponsored by La Crosse businesses. Photos taken by William J. Fitzpatrick, Fitz Photo Shop.
Prehistoric Ceramic Production: Raw Materials and Firing Methods of the La Crosse locality Oneota/Mary Carter
UW-La Crosse Student paper appearing in the Journal of Undergraduate Research volume 5, 2002.
Statistic and Visual Patterns within Oneota Pottery / Rachel Marie Jirasek
UW-La Crosse Student paper appearing in the Journal of Undergraduate Research volume 5, 2002.
A Study of the growth and development of the La Crosse Area United Fund with emphasis on the period of 1961 to 1970 / Dorothy L. Davis, 1970.
Swarthout Memorial Addition to the La Crosse Public Library (La Crosse, Wis.? : La Crosse Public Library?), Jan. 6, 1980
The dedication booklet of the La Crosse Public Library's Swarthout addition to the building 1980.
