Lewis Publishing Company

La Crosse County (Wis.) -- Biography
Monroe County (Wis.) -- Biography
Juneau County (Wis.) -- Biography

Northern Micrographics

La Crosse County (Wis.) -- Biography
Trempealeau County (Wis.) -- Biography
Buffalo County (Wis.) -- Biography

W.J. Boycott

Doerflinger, William, 1857-1926
Businessmen -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse
Retail trade -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse
Merchandising

Doerflinger, William 1857-1926

"Being a synopsis of his business methods and ideas and methods of advertising and display work; complete list of firms which he recommends for fair and impartial dealings."
Portrait of Doerflinger on p. [2] of cover.; Doerflinger started Park Store with Edward Bosshard in 1880 and was founder of Doerflinger's Department Store.

James Cameron, 1914-2006
African Americans--Wisconsin--La Crosse
Wisconsin--La Crosse (Wis.)

David J. Marcou

Written by David J. Marcou, an historical and biographical essay of civil rights activist and founder of the Black Holocaust Museum James Cameron (1914-2006) who was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Includes bibliographical references.

United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 3rd. Company B -- History
Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories
Soldiers -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- Biography

McLoone, Robert M.

The participation of La Crosse Company B, Third Wisconsin infantry in the Spanish-American War was rather limited. Information on this company's activities is confined to a few sources, all of which were used in this paper. Company B, consisting of 104 enlisted men and twenty-five officers, was in combat for only ten days. Preceding the combat experience was a training period of three months at various camps in the Middle West and South. The intent of this paper is to tell the story of Company B's role in the war set against the background of the conflict generally and more specially in Puerto Rico, where it took place. The paper concludes with what information was available concerning the members of this company after they returned to their home community. Local records on community deaths and the obituary columns of the current newspapers yield materials on sixty-six members of the company only. In most cases this, too, is quite brief. The post-war careers of these sixty-six are summarized at the end of the paper in an appendix.
UW-L Seminar Paper

Education, Higher -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- History
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse -- History
Hogue, David W.

Skoch, Martha J.

This biographical study is concerned with the life and contributions of Dr. David W. Hogue, Dean of Student Affairs 1968-present, to the area of student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The primary purpose of this study was to present the life and career of Dr. David W. Hogue through a combination of written, audio, and visual means. A video-tape recorded interview with Dr. Hogue, Dr. Reid Horle, Mrs. Sis Hogue, and the researcher was held in Dean Hogue's office with the assistance of the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse Audio-visual Department. Dean Hogue was graduated from Wisconsin State Teacher's College, La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a Master of Science degree in educational administration. In 1964, Dean Hogue completed his doctorate degree at the University of Northern Colorado. Eleven years of teaching and administrative experience provided him with a background of knowledge which he brought to the La Crosse campus in 1960. Dean David W. Hogue exemplified his genuine concern through his contributions to students and student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. For twenty-six years, Dean Hogue served the University and assisted in the growth and development of the Student Affairs Unit as well as the development and implementation of the college student personnel program.
UW-L Seminar Paper

Deans of women -- Biography
Cartwright, Edith J., 1906 -

Mertens, Patricia A.

This biographical study is concerned with the life and contributions of Miss Edith J. Cartwright, Dean of Women 1941-1969, to the field of student personnel at Wisconsin State University, La Crosse. The primary purpose of this study was to present the life and career of Miss Edith J. Cartwright through a combination of audio and visual means. Video-tape recorded interviews with Miss Cartwright and with professional associates were held in the Television Studio, Florence Wing Communication Center, Wisconsin State University, La Crosse. Subject
UW-L Seminar Paper

Wisconsin -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives

Richter, Joyce Ann

This paper is a study of four men during the time they were in the Civil War. The chief figure was James Mellor, a farmer from the Coulee Region. The letters they wrote home featured life in the camps, thoughts on the battles and their concerns of home conditions. The purpose of this paper is to examine the life of the common soldier as shown in these letters and published sources. Comparing their letters with other Civil War collections added insight into the thoughts and comments of the fighting men from La Crosse.
UW-L Seminar Paper

Bruce L. Mouser

Poage, George Coleman
African American athletes--Wisconsin
African Americans--Wisconsin--La Crosse

Bruce L. Mouser

Mouser follows Black Olympian George Poage's extraordinary life from Hannibal, Missouri, to La Crosse and Madison, Wisconsin, to St. Louis, Missouri, finally settling permanently in Chicago, Illinois. Poage excelled in the classroom until his attention turned to athletics.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Poage, George Coleman
African American athletes -- Wisconsin
African Americans -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse

Mouser, Bruce L.

An early paper about Olympian George Coleman Poage and his formative years growing up in La Crosse, Wisconsin, presented to the North American Society of Sport History Annual Meeting, May 25, 1985, by Bruce L. Mouser and Edwin L. Hill of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse..

Discover Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin Foundation

This video production features George Coleman Poage (1880-1962), who grew up in La Crosse, WI. Poage's parents worked for prominent white families of La Crosse and his mom ensured that he received a good education. He graduated at the top of his class from a La Crosse high school and was an excellent track runner. He went on to study history and run track for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shortly afterwards, he represented the Milwaukee Athletic Club at the 1904 St. Louis Games and became the first African American Olympic medalist.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940
Authors, American -- Wisconsin -- West Salem -- Biography
West Salem (Wis.) -- History

Oppriecht, Rodney Hugh

A master's thesis. Hamlin Garland, who was born in West Salem, Wisconsin, spent four or five months each year !or twenty-two years of his adult life in his native village from 1893 to 1915. While Garland was in the community, he was regarded by many townspeople as an eccentric individual who was aloof and unfriendly, and who cared very little !or his community. Garland himself struggled between a strong desire to become closely identified with the local people and his inability to relate to them and become an accepted member o! the village.

Educational counseling -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- History
Hintgen, Josephine, 1892-
La Crosse Area Public Schools, Joint District No. 5 (Wis.) -- History

Kosbab, Margaret K.

This study was a history of the first thirty-seven years of the guidance program in the public schools of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It recorded the development of the guidance program during the period 1920-1957 when Miss Josephine Hintgen was employed by the La Crosse Board of Education to direct the program. It was the purpose of this study: (1) to describe the informal guidance program which preceded the formal guidance program presently in the public schools of La Crosse, Wisconsin; (2) to explain the philosophy and goals underlying the present guidance program in the public schools of La Crosse, Wisconsin which originated under the leadership of Miss Josephine Hintgen; (3) to describe the activities associated with the guidance program; and (4) to explain the involvement of industrial leaders, civic groups, and law enforcement agencies in the development of the program.
UW-L Seminar Paper

Flasch, Kilian C., Bishop, 1831-1891
Catholic Church -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- History

Biechler, James E.

A Master of Arts thesis written by James E. Biechler for the St. Paul Seminary.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Miller, Leon Warren, 1896-1991
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse -- Athletics -- History
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Physical Education Dept -- History

Larson, Gerald C.

Master's thesis. Leon W. Miller was considered to be the "dean" of the university faculty in rears of service to Wisconsin State University - La Crosse up until his retirement in 1967. He aided greatly in the development of the Physical Education Department's outstanding reputation tor well rounded preparedness and academic excellence. During his tenure, Mr. Miller taught and participated in almost every area. He initiated competitive tennis, coached the basketball team, initiated the Alumni Bulletin, helped in the development of the Men's Intramural Athletic Association, and served as Associate Director of the Physical Education Department.

Northern Illinois University

Pomeroy, Mark M. 1833-1896
Newspaper publishing -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- Biography

Ruth A. Tucker

A PhD dissertation completed in 1979 by Ruth Anne Tucker about Marcus M. "Brick" Pomeroy, noted newspaper publisher, writer, editor, and political activist.
Photocopy of typescript. Ann Arbor : University Microfilms, 1981. -- iv, 374 leaves ; 21 cm.; Thesis (Ph.D.)--Northern Illinois University, 1979.; Bibliography: leaves [356]-374.

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United States
Wisconsin
La Crosse
Knutson, Milo G, 1917-
Mayors--Wisconsin--La Crosse
La Crosse (Wis.)--Politics and government

a booklet created for campaign purposes giving a glimpse into Milo Knutson's work and political life that includes La Crosse business advertising; Knutson served as news director for WKTY radio and was mayor of La Crosse from 1955-1965 after which he turned his attention to the Wisconsin State Senate, serving there as a Republican from 1969-1977

Knutson, Milo G., 1917-
La Crosse (Wis.) -- Politics and government
Mayors -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse

Anderson, James L.

Milo Knutson came to LaCrosse in 1917 and established himself as a news broadcaster. Prior to his arrival he had never held either an elective or appointed public position. Yet, he eventually sought and won the mayoralty of LaCrosse, an office he maintained from 1955 to 1965. His rise in local popularity can be attributed to several personal and community factors. Knutson's dynamic personality, oratorical skills, and political opportunism were his most important public assets. The James Christie Case, the Evelyn Hartley Case, conflict among some community leaders, and the conservative temper of LaCrosse Citizens provided a receptive social and political climate for an ambitious person, such as Milo Knutson, who held conservative views. As a candidate in the 1955 election, Milo Knutson accused community leaders of incompetence. Subsequently, he made political pledges to correct what he considered to be existing abuses within the city. Apparently anticipating reforms, the majority of the community supported Knutson. But the new mayor found himself in the same political situation, that, as a candidate, he had accused his predecesors of occupying. Knutson failed to fulfill his political pledges to reform the police department and to reconstruct city government. Once in office, he exhibited the same weaknesses he had denounced in his predecessors. The issue of public education became an effective "tool" which Knutson manipulated for his popular and political gain. Throughout his administration, his critics charged that public education regressed because of insufficient money, too few teachers, and inadequate school facilities. The author concludes that Milo Knutson, seeking a public career, took advantage of a timely series of events to win election as mayor of LaCrosse. His administration was, however, a general failure in terms of his ability to fulfill important campaign promises and in terms of his support for important institutions within the community.
UW-L Seminar Paper

American Lithographing & Printing Company

La Crosse (Wis.) -- Police Department
Police -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- History

Wilkinson, Harry

Powell, David Franklin, 1847-1906
La Crosse (Wis.) -- History
La Crosse (Wis.) -- Politics and government

Schlicht, Clarence L.

Dr. Frank Powell, a colorful personality and a well known physician and surgeon, rose to political prominence on the basis of his popularity with the common man. White Beaver, as he chose to be callad, was important in the Populist movement in Wisconsin, but it was as the mayor of La Crosse that he left his mark on Wisconsin's political history. Four times White Beaver won the highest elective office of the city, one-year terms in 1885 and 1886, and two-year terms in 1893 and 1895. Each administration acomplished something worthwhile in the progress of La Crosse, but each succeeding administration was also characterized by conflict and controversy. The sources used include historical records, books, council proceedings and newspapers. No attempt was made to produce an exhaustive study of Dr. Powell. Rather a survey of one of the outstanding political careers in La Crosse's history has been undertaken here.
UW-L Seminar Paper

publisher not identified

United States
Wisconsin
La Crosse
Bird, John P.
Educators--Wisconsin--La Crosse
Educators--Wisconsin-Biography
Frontier and pioneer life--Middle West

L. H. (Louis Hermann) Pammel 1862-1931

Lumbermen -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- Biography
Hixon, Gideon Cooley, 1826-1892

Munson, Drucilla Kathleen

Gideon Cooley Hixon (1826-1892) was an influential businessman in the settlement and development of early La Crosse, Wisconsin. Although a capitalist and investor, the trade he is most remembered for is as a lumber baron.
UW-L Seminar Paper

Brown, Mrs. M. A.

Grand Army of the Republic. Dept. of Wisconsin
United States--History--Civil war, 1861-1865
Civil war, 1861-1865
Veterans--United States--Wisconsin—Biography

Brown, Mrs. M. A. (editor)
Brown, Hiram O. (editor)

Biographical sketches of Wisconsin men involved in the Civil War on the Union side from Wisconsin. Examples of La Crosse men include Alexander McMillan [MacMillan], John Wilson and Benjamin Bryant. Original book scanned from the collections of the Library of Congress.

Award presentations--Wisconsin
Baseball players--Biography
Baseball players--Wisconsin--Biography
St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team)
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Konetchy, Edward John, 1885-1947
La Crosse Blackhawks (Baseball team)
United States
Wisconsin
La Crosse

WLCX (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)

Edward John Konetchy (1885-1947) was posthumously inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee in 1961. The enshrinement ceremony took place in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 3, 1962, as part of the Oktoberfest USA festivities in the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium.
Konetchy, called "The Candy Kid," "La Crosse Lulu," Koney" and "Big Ed," was born in La Crosse in 1885. From 1905-1907, he played baseball for the La Crosse Class D team in the Wisconsin State League. He was scouted by the St. Louis Cardinals major league baseball team and joined them during that season as a first baseman. Konetchy played in the major leagues from 1907-1921, wearing the uniforms of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Federal team, Boston Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. He then was sent to the minor leagues, winding up his professional playing career in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1927.
After his playing days were over, Konetchy managed several teams, including the 1940 La Crosse Blackhawks team that won the Wisconsin State League pennant. Konetchy died in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1947.
Contents: :00 Introduction by Jim Conway, special events director at WLCX radio station in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and announcer on the recording -- :26 Toastmaster Ray Ping, Sr., giving thanks to Bogeda restaurant workers who served dinner and to Mrs. Olive Plamadore, organist -- :58 Official kick-off to the 2nd annual Oktoberfest celebration -- 3:02 Official welcome to the city of La Crosse by Mayor Milo G. Knutson; history of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame (WAHF) and the process of voting in inductees to the Hall of Fame -- 5:32 Ray Ping, Sr., introduces Ken Blanchard, Sports Editor of the La Crosse Tribune and chairman of the enshrinement ceremony -- 6:07 Ken Blanchard speaking of the certification committee of WAHF and thinking sponsors; introductions of special guests starting with the Konetchy family -- 18:18 Ray Ping, Sr., talks about tape recording of this presentation; introduction of 1962 Oktoberfest festmaster Donald Rice -- 20:22 Don Rice gives the official Oktoberfest greeting and summarizes the week’s events lineup -- 23:05 Ray Ping, Sr., gives introduction of Robert Abbott, general chairman of the 1962 Oktoberfest -- 23:49-end Robert "Bob" Abbott reads the WAHF Call of the Roll from plaque #1 through plaque #14
Duration: 31:25
Forms part of the Mss 122 William "Boober" Parizek Papers held by the La Crosse Public Library Archives
Joe Rohrer of WLCX radio was the sound recording engineer of this program and Jim Conway the announcer. The recording was created for Mrs. Aubrey (Seawel) Konetchy, widow of Edward John Konetchy, who was unable to attend the presentation. It may have also been broadcast over the WLCX radio airwaves. The recording was migrated from reel-to-reel tape to digital format by Scene Savers in 2021..

Award presentations--Wisconsin
Baseball players--Biography
Baseball players--Wisconsin--Biography
St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team)
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
La Crosse Blackhawks (Baseball team)
Konetchy, Edward John, 1885-1947
United States
Wisconsin
La Crosse

WLCX (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)

Edward John Konetchy (1885-1947) was posthumously inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee in 1961. The enshrinement ceremony took place in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 3, 1962, as part of the Oktoberfest USA festivities in the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium.
Konetchy, called "The Candy Kid," "La Crosse Lulu," Koney" and "Big Ed," was born in La Crosse in 1885. From 1905-1907, he played baseball for the La Crosse Class D team in the Wisconsin State League. He was scouted by the St. Louis Cardinals major league baseball team and joined them during that season as a first baseman. Konetchy played in the major leagues from 1907-1921, wearing the uniforms of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Federal team, Boston Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. He then was sent to the minor leagues, winding up his professional playing career in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1927.
After his playing days were over, Konetchy managed several teams, including the 1940 La Crosse Blackhawks team that won the Wisconsin State League pennant. Konetchy died in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1947.
Contents: :00 Robert "Bob" Abbott continues reading the WAHF Call of the Roll from plaque #15 through plaque #36 -- 10:02 37th entry -- 10:26 Ray Ping, Sr., toastmaster of the banquet, sets up the presentation of Edward John Konetchy plaque sponsored by the G. Heileman Brewing Co. and introduces Roy E. Kumm, president of the G. Heileman Brewing Company -- 11:57 Roy E. Kumm presentation of the plaque and his remarks -- 16:36 Ken Blanchard requests the certificate of induction -- 18:11 Ken Blanchard reads the certificate for Konetchy as a 1961 selection; unveiling of plaque by George McBride and Merv Henley -- 19:22 Ray Ping, Sr., introduction of George Ruediger, former municipal judge and president of the La Crosse Blackhawks during Konetchy’s time, accepting the plaque on behalf of the Konetchy family -- 20:03 George Ruediger response on behalf of the Konetchy family -- 22:35 Ray Ping, Sr., replica of plaque for the G. Heileman Brewing Company; introduces Lou Boudreau, former major league player and manager -- 24:29 Lou Boudreau presents a replica of the plaque to the G. Heileman Brewing Company -- 28:22 Joseph J. Krueger, chairman of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, gives the final address and comments -- 41:34 Ray Ping, Sr., introduces Rev. Arthur M. Feroe, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to give the benediction -- 42:34 Rev. Arthur M. Feroe gives the benediction -- 42:50-end Jim Conway, announcer of the recording and special events director for WLCX radio, wraps up
Duration: 44:35
Forms part of the Mss 122 William "Boober" Parizek Papers held by the La Crosse Public Library Archives
Joe Rohrer of WLCX radio was the sound recording engineer of this program and Jim Conway the announcer. The recording was created for Mrs. Aubrey (Seawel) Konetchy, widow of Edward John Konetchy, who was unable to attend the presentation. It may have also been broadcast over the WLCX radio airwaves. The recording was migrated from reel-to-reel tape to digital format by Scene Savers in 2021.