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—Oral Histories—
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Agnes Osborne discusses her family and memories of her childhood in La Crosse during the turn of the century. Topics include but are not limited to: education, outdoor recreation, social activities, dances, parties, WWI, Great Depression, winter time, and summer time.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Albert E. Flottmeyer discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing on his experiences and observations as a building developer. He details the housing industry, describing construction materials, building styles, interior design, and housing developments, in particular the Wedgewood Terrace and Wedgewood Valley developments.
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Alex Campbell was Interviewed over the phone in two parts by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.25 Band name -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two; Shannon called Campbell to record a record with one of Shannon’s bands called The Fax; it was called Witchi-Tai-To then Campbell was matched with The Ladds, another Shannon band. In 1970 was signed to Bang Records and had to change the band name - chose Today’s Tomorrow. -- 2:04 Band members, musical influences, instruments -- Marv Melby, Eric Melby, Chucky Holzer, Ralph Russell and Alex Campbell; started on rhythm guitar then moved to keyboards; Hal Atkinson was very inspirational -- 2:37 Touring -- Toured Midwest mostly; opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium as the Ladds in 1967/1968; Campbell wanted to go back to college; spent two years touring in the Midwest; the band would stay in one area and play Tuesday-Sunday then travel on Monday -- 4:01 Joined the Changing Times -- Spent ten years with the Changing Times - Campbell joined the band when Times Square the bar was closing down as the popular music changed over into disco; became the Macomba Club; bandmates were Tari Tovsen, Danny Bottcher, Larry Gaulke and Alex Campbell -- 4:47 Pay -- The band was paid $1200 per week -- 5:06 Transportation and traveling -- Limousine hauled a trailer when they traveled; when in Milwaukee, the band stayed at the Tyrolean Townhouse --
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.25 Band name -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two; Shannon called Campbell to record a record with one of Shannon’s bands called The Fax; it was called Witchi-Tai-To then Campbell was matched with The Ladds, another Shannon band. In 1970 was signed to Bang Records and had to change the band name - chose Today’s Tomorrow. -- 2:04 Band members, musical influences, instruments -- Marv Melby, Eric Melby, Chucky Holzer, Ralph Russell and Alex Campbell; started on rhythm guitar then moved to keyboards; Hal Atkinson was very inspirational -- 2:37 Touring -- Toured Midwest mostly; opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium as the Ladds in 1967/1968; Campbell wanted to go back to college; spent two years touring in the Midwest; the band would stay in one area and play Tuesday-Sunday then travel on Monday -- 4:01 Joined the Changing Times -- Spent ten years with the Changing Times - Campbell joined the band when Times Square the bar was closing down as the popular music changed over into disco; became the Macomba Club; bandmates were Tari Tovsen, Danny Bottcher, Larry Gaulke and Alex Campbell -- 4:47 Pay -- The band was paid $1200 per week -- 5:06 Transportation and traveling -- Limousine hauled a trailer when they traveled; when in Milwaukee, the band stayed at the Tyrolean Townhouse --
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Alex Campbell was Interviewed over the phone in two parts by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band.
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.19 Changing Times (band) -- Pretty much the house band at Moxies every-other-weekend; Campbell thought his career would end when he got married in 1983 but he continued into the 1990s -- 1:01 Lindy Shannon -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two with Dicky Terman; after group signed with Bang Records, Shannon passed the group off to a Milwaukee agent-- 2:12 Witchi-Tai-To song plays to end; top of the Milwaukee charts for four weeks
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 4:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band.
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.19 Changing Times (band) -- Pretty much the house band at Moxies every-other-weekend; Campbell thought his career would end when he got married in 1983 but he continued into the 1990s -- 1:01 Lindy Shannon -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two with Dicky Terman; after group signed with Bang Records, Shannon passed the group off to a Milwaukee agent-- 2:12 Witchi-Tai-To song plays to end; top of the Milwaukee charts for four weeks
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 4:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
D'Angelo discusses the live music scene in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He mentions several rock bands and local bars and also discusses his efforts to promote bands and provide publicity through his small press magazines.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Ann Thomas discusses her experiences attending UWL in the 1930s. Topics include but are not limited to: Hans Reuter (temperament, syllabus, teaching methods and philosophies, inventions, relationships with colleagues, and legacy), Physical Education Department, Student teaching program, public schools, Gymnastics, Post World War II, Segregating classes by gender, academic advising, and the Physical Education newsletter.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Eggen discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He details social practices, community organization, and local politics. He also describes recreation and entertainment opportunities.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Frank discusses growing up in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she became interested in environmental issues. She describes her work in environmental education and policy and details her involvement in such environmental groups as the Coulee Region Sierra Club, Coulee Region Environmental Education Development (CREED), the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education, and the Wisconsin Conservation Corps.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Bernard Medinger discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing on his Army career during WWII. Topics include but are not limited to: drafted in 1942, Pearl Harbor, Camp Butner (NC) Army Base, 339th General Service Engineer Regiment, 1943 travels (Australia and New Guinea), segregation of African Americans in Arym, Japanese airfields, building bridges in Japan (1943), building air strips and hospitals in Philippines (1945), health concerns ("Jungle Rot"), war ending, German POWs, Fort McCoy, C-rations and diet, violence against Japanese soldiers, Hollywood portrayal of WWII, and comparing 9/11 to WWII.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Betty Warner discusses her time at UWL and her memories of Hans Reuter. Topics include but are not limited to: Reuter's UWL courses, testing, grading, student interactions, and syllabus in public schools.
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Bill Harnden was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Bill Harnden, advertising sales manager for the La Crosse Tribune newspaper, organized six Lindy Shannon reunion shows and was planning for the seventh show (30th anniversary) for 2022 when this interview aired. Harnden handled the business and logistical end of the shows, while Tari Tovsen, performer, was the musical director. The reunion shows were held 1992, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2007 and 2012 and monies raised were used to establish music scholarships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo College..
While Harnden was not a performer nor was he acquainted with Shannon during the height of Shannon's influence in the area's music scene, Harnden had an appreciation for the history of the local music scene and appreciated all the Shannon did for area musicians and the two became friends..
Contents: :40 Reunion idea begins to formulate -- :55 Harnden’s association with a band called The Changing Times at Moxie’s restaurant in 1991 Tari Tovsen / Larry Gaulke / Danny Bottcher / Alex Campbell -- 1:35-8 Lindy Tribute Reunion Shows, 1992-2017 -- 1:55 Harnden pitched idea to the La Crosse Tribune and The Eagle WLCX 1490AM for sponsorship -- 3:44-4:31 Lindy Shannon associated bands at the 1992 reunion show -- 4:39 Who was Lindy Shannon? -- 5:38-6:19 Shannon’s rare interview with Elvis in May 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin -- 6:29 1970s groups associated with Shannon -- 8:34-10:22 The T-Js and the beginning of Shannon’s legacy of band promotion and recording, 1957; the T-Js were Jack Roubik / Tom Terry / Duane Schroeder / Bill Weigel -- 10:23-12:30 1992 reunion show highlights 13:25 Bobby Vee in 1996 13:41-14:16 Jim Sunquist of the Fendermen 14:17 Lindy record label with T-Js
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 14:39
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Bill Harnden, advertising sales manager for the La Crosse Tribune newspaper, organized six Lindy Shannon reunion shows and was planning for the seventh show (30th anniversary) for 2022 when this interview aired. Harnden handled the business and logistical end of the shows, while Tari Tovsen, performer, was the musical director. The reunion shows were held 1992, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2007 and 2012 and monies raised were used to establish music scholarships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo College..
While Harnden was not a performer nor was he acquainted with Shannon during the height of Shannon's influence in the area's music scene, Harnden had an appreciation for the history of the local music scene and appreciated all the Shannon did for area musicians and the two became friends..
Contents: :40 Reunion idea begins to formulate -- :55 Harnden’s association with a band called The Changing Times at Moxie’s restaurant in 1991 Tari Tovsen / Larry Gaulke / Danny Bottcher / Alex Campbell -- 1:35-8 Lindy Tribute Reunion Shows, 1992-2017 -- 1:55 Harnden pitched idea to the La Crosse Tribune and The Eagle WLCX 1490AM for sponsorship -- 3:44-4:31 Lindy Shannon associated bands at the 1992 reunion show -- 4:39 Who was Lindy Shannon? -- 5:38-6:19 Shannon’s rare interview with Elvis in May 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin -- 6:29 1970s groups associated with Shannon -- 8:34-10:22 The T-Js and the beginning of Shannon’s legacy of band promotion and recording, 1957; the T-Js were Jack Roubik / Tom Terry / Duane Schroeder / Bill Weigel -- 10:23-12:30 1992 reunion show highlights 13:25 Bobby Vee in 1996 13:41-14:16 Jim Sunquist of the Fendermen 14:17 Lindy record label with T-Js
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 14:39
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Bob McMahon spends a majority of his interview discussing fishing and natural resources in the La Crosse area. Topics include but are not limited to: fishing as recreation, fishing in Coon Valley (1950s), fish species in Coon Valley, fly fishing limits, threats to recreational fishing (pollution and land usage), farming and run off pollution, Department of Natural Resources, and conservation.
00:01:30 -- Fishing in Coon Valley, 1950s
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
In this interview, Brandon Thoms speaks about the Lac Du Flambeau reservation and growing up near Minoqua, WI during the time of the Wisconsin Spearfishing Controversy of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Because of this, the interview does not talk much, if at all, about the La Crosse area. Topics include but are not limited to: the Indian Reorganization Act (Wheeler-Howard Act, 1934), Lac Du Flambeau and Minocqua community relations, Lakeland High School (class of 1987), conflicts between white and Ojibwe and other Native American students, spearfishing regulations, experience with spearfishing, non-Natives protesting Native American (mainly Ojibwe) spear fishermen at boat landings, protest marches led by anti-treaty organization PARR (Protect America's Rights and Resources), violence against Ojibwe traditions, ceremonial drum destruction, parent bullies, death threats, media portrayal, police presence, traditional calming remedies (tobacco, sage, sweet grass, and cedar), lawsuits, and environmental studies.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Brenda Lauderdale was born in Alabama, but spent most of her childhood in the Chicago area. She came to La Crosse for college. Lauderdale mostly discusses growing up in housing projects in Chicago in the 1950s and her family life. In 1975, Lauderdale enrolled in UWL, and some of her interview focuses on anti-Black racism and discrimination in La Crosse and at UWL.
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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Bud Miyamoto (b. 1945) spends a majority of his interview remembering his early life in La Crosse, specifically life on the North Side as a Japanese American. Topics include but are not limited to: North Side neighborhood, his (white) mother's background and employment at the Auto-Lite factory, father’s service in the 100th Infantry Battalion during WWII and journey from Hawaii to La Crosse, Camp McCoy, local businesses (the Sweet Shop, the Country Kitchen, and the Riviera Theatre), social life and entertainment (school dances, drag races, movies, county fair, circus, and picnics), recreation and sports (swimming at the North Side Beach, softball at Copeland Park, and fishing on Black River), student rivalries between Central High School and Logan High School, health remedies, religion (St. Luke’s Methodist Church), anti-Japanese racism in town, Black Americans in La Crosse, Moss family, working-class cultures on North Side, Auto-Lite factory, community grief from 1959 lay-offs at Auto-Lite, employment (Manke Hardware Store, M. Lokken & Son Grocery, Neumeister’s Butcher Shop, Guggenbuehl and Nekola, Nelson’s Clothing Store, and Berg’s Pharmacy, Milwaukee Sentinel, the Sweet Shop, andSandy’s fast food), President John F. Kennedy, 1965 Flood, Lower North Side train depot, telephones, medical industry, and local radio.
Description:
Charles Conrad was a La Crosse area resident for his whole life, born in the late 1800s and growing up on a farm just outside of the city. In his interview, he discusses subjects like: his ancestry, Indigenous peoples, education, family life, working at a saw mill and grocery store, religion, movie theaters, the Red light district, Prohibition, clamming, the Klu Klux Klan (KKK), Black families, racism, early doctors and home remedies, and the Great Depression.
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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Zobin discusses the 1980s live music scene in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He focuses on local bands, including the Slow Pedestrians and Altrusion Grace, and also describes the difficulties of forming bands and finding venues. He also mentions downtown bars and local fan magazines.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Clay Riness discusses fish and fishing in the Coon Creek Watershed around Coon Valley, Wisconsin. Topics include but are not limited to: Rullands Coulee Creek, Spring Coulee Creek, Timber Coulee Creek, Bohemian Valley Creek, Kickapoo River, erosion and pollution, self-employment, environmental issues and education, Mississippi River, fish species, fishing techniques, and recreational fishing.
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Dan Hanson was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :24 drummer for the Unchained Mynds mid-1960s; began forming the band with neighborhood friends in 1965 -- :48 Lindy Shannon gave Pepsi Parties at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium -- 1:20 band members: Dennis Lawrence, Wayne Bentzen, Randy Purdy, Dan Hanson, Clare Troyanek; original name was Wandering Kind which Shannon changed when they recorded their first record - 2:20 Toured the East coast to promote "We Can't Go On This Way" record; sold 2,500 records; Teen Town label in Milwaukee ended up with the record; it was #1 in Milwaukee for 14 weeks; sold anothe -r 10,000 records 4:15 Buddha Records bought it; toured New York to Pennsylvania, it was #1 in Nashville for one week -- 5:00 road stories - 3 day festival with Roy Orbison and other stars drew 40,000 and Unchained Mynds played at this festival -- 6:39 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:51
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :24 drummer for the Unchained Mynds mid-1960s; began forming the band with neighborhood friends in 1965 -- :48 Lindy Shannon gave Pepsi Parties at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium -- 1:20 band members: Dennis Lawrence, Wayne Bentzen, Randy Purdy, Dan Hanson, Clare Troyanek; original name was Wandering Kind which Shannon changed when they recorded their first record - 2:20 Toured the East coast to promote "We Can't Go On This Way" record; sold 2,500 records; Teen Town label in Milwaukee ended up with the record; it was #1 in Milwaukee for 14 weeks; sold anothe -r 10,000 records 4:15 Buddha Records bought it; toured New York to Pennsylvania, it was #1 in Nashville for one week -- 5:00 road stories - 3 day festival with Roy Orbison and other stars drew 40,000 and Unchained Mynds played at this festival -- 6:39 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:51
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Dan Hanson was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :09 recording by the Unchained Mynds "We Can’t Go on This Way" - written by B. Stone - sold 100,000 records; BMI collects royalties; B. Stone had connections to Sonny Bono -- 2:04 other songs recorded included Dreamy Eyes, a Bobby Goldsboro song -- 2:33 band broke up - had philosophical/stylistic differences -- 2:55 Hanson played in other local groups; The Executives for 20 years -- 3:30 Lindy Shannon reunion shows / Hanson was close friends to Shannon; Hanson part of a reunion committee consisted of Bill Harden, Steve Noffke, and Greg Haskell (maybe more?); over 5,000 people attended the show -- 4:35 other band members: Randy Purdy (local); Clare Troyanek (Portland, OR), Doug Krupinski (California), Wayne Bentzen (Florida); and Denny Lawrence (local). -- 5:50 - end song "Can’t Go On This Way" by the Unchained Mynds
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:29
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :09 recording by the Unchained Mynds "We Can’t Go on This Way" - written by B. Stone - sold 100,000 records; BMI collects royalties; B. Stone had connections to Sonny Bono -- 2:04 other songs recorded included Dreamy Eyes, a Bobby Goldsboro song -- 2:33 band broke up - had philosophical/stylistic differences -- 2:55 Hanson played in other local groups; The Executives for 20 years -- 3:30 Lindy Shannon reunion shows / Hanson was close friends to Shannon; Hanson part of a reunion committee consisted of Bill Harden, Steve Noffke, and Greg Haskell (maybe more?); over 5,000 people attended the show -- 4:35 other band members: Randy Purdy (local); Clare Troyanek (Portland, OR), Doug Krupinski (California), Wayne Bentzen (Florida); and Denny Lawrence (local). -- 5:50 - end song "Can’t Go On This Way" by the Unchained Mynds
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:29
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Dick Staats discusses fly fishing for trout in the creeks and streams around Coon Valley, Wisconsin. In particular he mentions fishing in Coon Creek, Bohemian Valley Creek, Timber Coulee Creek, and Spring Coulee Creek. He also comments on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources efforts to improve fish habitat. Topics also discussed include the following: Fishing as a child -- Most common fish in streams -- Kinds of gear used -- Changes in fishing -- Greatest problem with trout fishing -- Changes in trout and other fish population -- Changes in farming and land use -- Changes in streams -- Pollution -- Flooding -- Greatest threat to fishing.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Don Molzahn discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing on his Coast Guard service during WWII. Topics include but are not limited to: perspective on why the war began, Great Depression, effects on the future war effort, industry development, U.S. Military draft (1940), Pearl Harbor, ending the war with Japan, atomic bomb, benefits of WWII (industry, increase in workforce, and stability in economy after the Great Depression), enlisting experience, boot camp, Cost Guard crew member duties, Landing Ship Tank (LST Association), creation of memorial, comparison of Pearl Harbor to 9/11, patriotism, return from military service (1945), G.I. Bill education benefits, relationships between crew men, during and after war, and opinions on UWL Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Swords and Schmidt discuss their experience as siblings growing up during the early 1900s in the Goosetown area of La Crosse, Wisconsin. They describe family relationships, the Goosetown neighborhood, sports and games, and entertainment options.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Dr. Arthur Moody discusses his career in the health field, his travels, and his religious work. Topics include but are not limited to: family history, father's education and career at Trane Company in the engineering division, relationship with father, childhood memories, private education at all-boys school (Germantown Academy), living in Philadelphia (1918), college experience at Princeton University, childhood hobbies, love for sports, conservative political beliefs, religious views in family, Swedenborgianism and Episcopal churches, scientists and religion, questioning religion and politics at Princeton University (1920s-1930s), President Herbert Hoover, communist meetings at Princeton University, opinions on racial justice, lack of diversity at Princeton University, relationship with brother (Lewis Moody), working during Great Depression, teaching at the University of Delaware, different jobs and salaries, attending engineering meetings, working at Elliott Group Company, Pennsylvania, moving back to La Crosse, working for Trane (1952), recruiting workers, unions and strikes at Trane, involvement in Christ Church (La Crosse), retirement, investing in stocks, process of being ordained a Deacon, religious beliefs and involvement, Mayor Milo Knutson (La Crosse), security measures at Trane, and youth and drug culture (1960s-1970s).
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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Edwin Dohlby begins this interview discussing his genealogy, family life, and relationship with his mostly absent father. His mother was a midwife and he left school early to work various jobs to support his family (butchering, grocery, auto parts factory). He touches on many social and cultural topics in La Crosse history, including but not limited to: North Side and South Side, taverns and beer, recreation, area rivers, La Crosse Rubber Mills, Auto-Lite, Red-light District, the railroad industry, Prohibition, La Crosse Rubber Mills, dance halls and theaters, dating, local politics and business, anti-German discrimination, Wisconsin Progressive Movement and Robert LaFollette, the Great Depression, and the La Crosse River Marsh.
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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Ernest Gershon discusses attending the Phy. Ed. program at UWL in the mid-1900s. He speaks about being involved with gymnastics, dance, track and field, taking classes with Hans Reuter, and Reuter's impact on the university. Gershon also discusses gender roles in sports education.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Floyd Gautsch discusses attending the Phy. Ed. program at UWL in the mid-1900s. He speaks about being a student athlete, taking classes with Hans Reuter, and Reuter's impact on the university.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Haiden discusses growing up in a German immigrant family in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He discusses family life, work life, and the development of La Crosse. He details his work in the railroad industry, mentioning several companies operating routes through La Crosse. He also describes the downtown district, including the breweries that operated there.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Purcell talks about his career as a disc jockey in the 1970s and 80s. He expresses his passion for radio and working with musicians, and talks about some history with La Crosse radio and UWL radio.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Geneva Ragland discusses her family history and social life and customs in early La Crosse history. Topics include but are not limited to: log riding, Ho-Chunk community members in 1870, baseball, Hixon family and home, Gillette family, Johns family, horse racing, and teaching and education.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Glen Smith's interview focuses on the physical education program at UWL and Hans Reuter. Topics include but are not limited to: Hans Reuter (contributions curriculum, readings and writings, staff interactions, opinions of, retirement, impact on students), gymnastics, and the student teaching program.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Feinberg discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He describes his work history, including starting his own business, Sanitary Supply Company. He details the development of downtown La Crosse and discusses organizing the 3rd Street Merchant's Association. He also describes the Market Square complex and changes in the downtown shopping area.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Mr. and Mrs. Banasik discuss their marriage and family life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. They describe work, home, recreation, and entertainment activities. They also comment on changes in society and politics.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Henry Norcross (b. 1899) describes his family background and life on French Island. Topics include but are not limited to: German ancestry, festivals, Milwaukee Railroad, farming, French Island and La Crosse tensions, education, winter, drowning accidents, diseases and quarantine (mumps, measles, chicken pox), Frank Powell and Buffalo Bill Cody, circus, summer fairs, Mary Hauck (doctor), early electric cars, Dr. McLoone and Bessie Moore murders, home remedies, Rubber Mills, railroad engineer, anti-German propaganda during WWI, Prohibition, bootleggers, tobacco usage, Great Depression, unemployment, being member of Ku Klux Klan (KKK) (audio cuts out here in the middle of his story), Lodge 754, union strikes and involvement, anti-Black racism and his perceptions of white working-class discrimination.
Content warning: this interview contains racist ideas and language.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Gerber discusses her work history, her concern for equal rights for women, and her long involvement with the La Crosse Business and Professional Women's Club in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She describes the purposes and concerns of the club as well as its history and development.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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James Bruins discusses attending the Phy. Ed. program at UWL in the 1930s. He speaks about taking classes with Hans Reuter, and Reuter's impact on the university.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Halko discusses local rock bands and the music performance scene in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He describes his collaboration at the Warehouse club and his efforts to organize and promote Java Jam.
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A typed transcript of the interview with Joel Lazinger, who discusses growing up in a patriotic Jewish family, serving in the Peace Corps in Colombia, and resisting the actions of the United States government in the Vietnam War. He describes anti-war rallies and demonstrations and the Army Math Research Center bombing at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
1 sound tape reel (approximately 120 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (80 leaves ; 28 cm) + 2 audiocassettes.
1 sound tape reel (approximately 120 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (80 leaves ; 28 cm) + 2 audiocassettes.
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Hoeschler touches on many subjects, but mainly focuses on his family history and his professional career. He also spends quite a bit of time talking about his uncle, Frank Hoeschler, who was a known dentist and developer in La Crosse.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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John Haddad discusses his family's emigration from Lebanon and their settlement in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and describes his service during World War II. Topics include but are not limited to: training and involvement in the family business importing Oriental rugs, expansion of Haddad Rug and Carpet Company, community members Carson Pirie Scott and John Pappus (as customers), father's vineyard, Eastern suppliers network, father's experience in Lebanon, religious conflicts between Christians and Jews (early 1900s), imitation rugs, nation-wide importing rug networks (1936), Iranian traders, Great Depression and the Importation business, and uncle's ice cream shop.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Haraldson begins his interview discussing his family history, early childhood in Norway, and his immigration journey to the U.S. as a young man. He first arrived in Westby, where he worked on a farm. When he came to La Crosse, he began working in the shoe trade. Topics include but are not limited to: cobbling in Norway, railroads as a form of transportation at the turn of the century, Norwegian community in Westby (WI), tobacco farming, Arenz Shoe Store, Fry Shor Company, WWI, local shoe-making industry, businessmen's club, Adolf Gundersen, Trinity Lutheran Church, night school and furthering education, store fire, Judge Lincoln Neprud.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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John Lysaker begins his interview discussing his education at Logan High School and school programs. Other topics include but are not limited to: Teacher's College, Catholicism, relations and businesses within ethnic groups, race relations, Rivoli Theatre and other movie theaters, carpentry, transportation, Copeland Avenue, railroad industry, the Great Depression, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, veterans, 1965 flood, train depots, technology changes (computers and calculators).
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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John Nevers primarily discusses the Physical Education program at UWL and Hans Reuter. Topics include but are not limited to: gymnastics at UWL, Hans Reuter (student interactions, class discipline, grading, demonstrations, coaching techniques, local and state involvement, staff opinions, inventions, teaching philosophy), student teaching program, dance and marching classes, gender roles, changes in the field, and public schools.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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John P. Gilbertson begins his interview by discussing his Norwegian family history. His interview largely focuses on La Crosse social life and recreation, as well as his career as a letter carrier. Topics include but are not limited to: saw mills, railroads, Coon Valley, family working-class occupations, the Great Depression, history of the La Crosse Post Office, steamboats, La Crosse Inter-State Fair, farm technology, newspaper and press industry, education in La Crosse, Wisconsin Business University, the circus, segregation from Ho-Chunk community and community racism, Bartl Brewery, anti-Black racism and interracial marriage, river and lumber industries, Goosetown, gambling houses and City policies, anti-German discrimination, WWI, automobiles, federal government, development of the La Crosse Normal School (now UW-L), Hoeschler family, medical history, Adolf Gundersen, early Ho-Chunk community members, early Black American community members, La Crosse Historical Society, Nathan Myrick, local politics, Wisconsin Progressive Movement, corruption in La Crosse Police Department, personal sentiments towards communities with different identities than his own (Indigenous, Black American, and Jewish).
Note: This interview has sections of poor audio quality.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Kenneth and Marie Potterton discuss Han Reuter and the physical education program at UW-La Crosse. Topics include but are not limited to: Hans Reuter (description, physique, discipline, inventions, teaching methods, class standards, relationships, testing), and extracurricular activities.
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
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Larry Gaulke, formerly known as Larry Ball, was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :38 Name; radio contest/Pepsi party/Shy Guys band members John Bernadot from Dakota, MN / Les King who was a Logan High School classmate / Rick Sobek from Winona, MN / Larry Gaulke (Ball) who played bass and was the lead singer -- 2:40 Lindy Shannon influence; suggested they record "Til the End of Time" at Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis -- 3:23 other area bands that were active at this time were Dave Kennedy & the Ambassadors; T-Js and Changing Times; at one point the Shy Guys had seven guitarists in the band -- 4:10 cut the record; local hit and local and got some regional air play "Shorty’s Shack" and "From me to You"; Sobek was replaced by Rudy Von Ruden and he took over lead vocals -- 5:17 travel and touring; opened for Jerry & The Pacemakers at McCormick Place in Chicago -- 5:45 opened for Paul Revere and the Raiders/spent 17 weeks in Salem, Oregon, at the Chateau. Met Hal Atkinson from Biloxi, Mississippi, there who then joined the band and took over lead vocals; band returned to Wisconsin and Von Ruden left the band -- 7:20 "What’d I Say" released with Von Ruden as lead vocalist; Ray Charles called and talked to them as it had been released by him -- 7:58 places the band played; DJs in Madison packed the place - fun place to play -- 8:30 Changed names to Fabulous Shy Guys with Larry Gaulke / Hal Atkinson / Danny Baker from Chicago / J. C. Haseman, Tari Tovsen / Dave ? from La Crosse; worked for Al Schultz Orchestrations out of Chicago and they let a record hit slip away with "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogaloo Flu" then Johnny Rivers recorded it and it became a big hit "Rockin’ Pneumonia the Boogie Woogie Flu." -- 9:55 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 10:11
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :38 Name; radio contest/Pepsi party/Shy Guys band members John Bernadot from Dakota, MN / Les King who was a Logan High School classmate / Rick Sobek from Winona, MN / Larry Gaulke (Ball) who played bass and was the lead singer -- 2:40 Lindy Shannon influence; suggested they record "Til the End of Time" at Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis -- 3:23 other area bands that were active at this time were Dave Kennedy & the Ambassadors; T-Js and Changing Times; at one point the Shy Guys had seven guitarists in the band -- 4:10 cut the record; local hit and local and got some regional air play "Shorty’s Shack" and "From me to You"; Sobek was replaced by Rudy Von Ruden and he took over lead vocals -- 5:17 travel and touring; opened for Jerry & The Pacemakers at McCormick Place in Chicago -- 5:45 opened for Paul Revere and the Raiders/spent 17 weeks in Salem, Oregon, at the Chateau. Met Hal Atkinson from Biloxi, Mississippi, there who then joined the band and took over lead vocals; band returned to Wisconsin and Von Ruden left the band -- 7:20 "What’d I Say" released with Von Ruden as lead vocalist; Ray Charles called and talked to them as it had been released by him -- 7:58 places the band played; DJs in Madison packed the place - fun place to play -- 8:30 Changed names to Fabulous Shy Guys with Larry Gaulke / Hal Atkinson / Danny Baker from Chicago / J. C. Haseman, Tari Tovsen / Dave ? from La Crosse; worked for Al Schultz Orchestrations out of Chicago and they let a record hit slip away with "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogaloo Flu" then Johnny Rivers recorded it and it became a big hit "Rockin’ Pneumonia the Boogie Woogie Flu." -- 9:55 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 10:11
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Larry Gaulke, formerly known as Larry Ball, was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :12 Pay in Chicago in the 1970s for musicians; all venues were unionized; had to join the local to play in another town; rehearsed during the day and performed at night for six nights a week; supported his family; quit playing for money at age 65 -- 1:40 Musicians owned Times Square Club; other musical venues at that time were The Surf; Shorty’s; Varsity Club -- 2:10 Band rewrote Sugar Shack to be Shorty’s Sack in honor of Elenora "Ma" Held of Shorty’s Beer Stube on Irish Hill;-- Lindy Shannon made it the flip side to "From Me to You" -- 3:25 Shy Guys became the Fabulous Shy Guys; Larry lived in Hollywood, California for a few years and in 1968 joined a band called Orange Colored Sky; this band was the opening act for 3-4 years; he and his wife left California to start a family and wanted to raise them in La Crosse; raised two daughters -- 4:45 "Four Pound Smile" song; Party House, Varsity, Surf were music venues; Changing Times band started by Tari Tovsen and included Larry Gaulke, Don Rousch (sp?) who played bass; Larry replaced him about 1971ish; that band broke up then formed band Headliners -- 6:07 "Til the End of Time" song discussion -- 6:30 "Til the End of Time" song plays to End
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:57
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :12 Pay in Chicago in the 1970s for musicians; all venues were unionized; had to join the local to play in another town; rehearsed during the day and performed at night for six nights a week; supported his family; quit playing for money at age 65 -- 1:40 Musicians owned Times Square Club; other musical venues at that time were The Surf; Shorty’s; Varsity Club -- 2:10 Band rewrote Sugar Shack to be Shorty’s Sack in honor of Elenora "Ma" Held of Shorty’s Beer Stube on Irish Hill;-- Lindy Shannon made it the flip side to "From Me to You" -- 3:25 Shy Guys became the Fabulous Shy Guys; Larry lived in Hollywood, California for a few years and in 1968 joined a band called Orange Colored Sky; this band was the opening act for 3-4 years; he and his wife left California to start a family and wanted to raise them in La Crosse; raised two daughters -- 4:45 "Four Pound Smile" song; Party House, Varsity, Surf were music venues; Changing Times band started by Tari Tovsen and included Larry Gaulke, Don Rousch (sp?) who played bass; Larry replaced him about 1971ish; that band broke up then formed band Headliners -- 6:07 "Til the End of Time" song discussion -- 6:30 "Til the End of Time" song plays to End
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:57
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Leum discusses trout fishing in Spring Coulee Creek and other creeks and streams that form the Coon Creek Watershed around Coon Valley, Wisconsin. He describes fishing conditions, including fishing pressure and problems caused by flooding and erosion. He also comments on the role of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in managing fish habitat.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Leon Miller primarily discusses the physical education program at UWL. Topics include but are not limited to: expansion of Physical Education program at UWL, Hans Reuter (education, teaching methods, state and national impact, influence, relationships, critics), UWL Athletic Committee, being a student and teacher, staff members in program, uniform curriculum.
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Marlene Koula was born in La Crosse and discusses her family life and childhood. She touches on topics like family customs, dating, her marriage, Catholicism, religious discrimination, and social events.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Van Loon discusses her ancestors' 1856 emigration from the Netherlands to Wisconsin, where they settled in New Amsterdam. She focuses on her father, John Van Loon, and also discusses general family life and her childhood growing up on a farm in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Topics also discussed include but are not limited to: ancestry, immigration from Holland, LaFleur family, New Amsterdam, Native Americans, Presbyterian Church, marriage and work, Childhood memories, diseases, Joseph Losey, her childhood home, her parents railroad tramps, birthday celebrations, farm animals, Christmas celebrations, farming and harvesting, education, Perkins family, Black Americans, childhood games, bluff hiking, agricultural and horticultural societies, traffic concerns with horses and cars, horse races, bird watching, food and cooking, farm labor, as well as local newspapers papers.
Warning, some bits of this recording has sound issues and the audio is incomprehensible.
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Warning, some bits of this recording has sound issues and the audio is incomprehensible.
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Maxine Kroner (b.1927) was born in Dodgeville, WI, but spent her childhood in La Crosse. In her interview, she discusses topics such as the Great Depression, welfare programs, the North Side neighborhood, Catholicism, private education (Aquinas), employment during WWII, teaching, working as a mother, local politics, the YMCA, the polio pandemic, and vaccines.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Luxenburg discusses her marriage and family life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She focuses on life in the 1950s, commenting on changes in the economy and social practices. She describes work life, childrearing, and recreation activities.
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Myer Katz (b.1910 - d.1993) grew up in La Crosse in a Jewish family. He would later become a prominent local La Crosse historian. In his interview, he mostly covers topics about his family heritage. The subjects include local Jewish history and immigration, Judaism, family customs and practices, antisemitism, education experiences, and general Jewish history.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Goode discusses environmental issues and her involvement with the Coulee Region Sierra Club in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She mentions members, meetings, fund raising activities, and the evolution of the club.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Lange discusses returning to La Crosse, Wisconsin, following service in World War II. He details his work history and union involvement, describing the brewing industry and his work for Peerless Brewery and his career with the La Crosse Cooler Company. He also discusses his membership in fraternal organizations.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Ole Jorgenson attended the La Crosse Normal School (now UWL) and was enrolled in the Physical Education program there. For much of this interview, Jorgeson discusses Hans Reuter, who was instrumental in creating a nationally-renowned Phy. Ed. program that continues today at UWL. Jorgeson also touches on topics like student life in the 1920s and the post-WWI era.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Winter discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He focuses on his recollections of the area that became overtaken by the expanding University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He also describes neighborhood life and social practices.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Palmer Olson's interview largely focuses on fish and fishing in the Coulee Region. Topics include but are not limited to: fly fishing, fish species, Coon Creek Watershed, Rullands Coulee Creek, Timber Coulee Creek, Coon Valley, fishing regulations, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, farming, fish habitat trends, fly and lure shops, fishing during WWII, fish population in 1990s, logging, pollution, and floods.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Pat Seubert (b. 1936) discusses her life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She focuses on family and neighborhood life and details recreation activities and social life. She also describes changes in society and politics during her lifetime. Topics includ but are not limited to: childhood home, La Crosse neighborhoods, 20th century changing technologies (dishwasher, washing machine), household roles, husband's employment, raising a family, clothing fads, leisure activities, children's extracurricular activities and music tastes, fraternal and social organizations, courtships and friendships, treatment of women (1940s-1970s), relationship and marriage (married 1958), vacations and first car, WWII (homefront), Communism, Korean War, nursing homes and funerals, religious importance, major societal changes (1945-1960s), family ethnicities, and racial and ethnic tensions in La Crosse. Content warning: this interview does contain racist, anti-Black language.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Fitzpatrick discusses growing up in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She details family life and marriage; neighborhoods where she grew up and raised her own family; recreation activities; and local social life and practices.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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In this interview, Paul Cuta and Alberta (Cuta) Gund primarily discuss German and Czech culture during the early 20th century in La Crosse. Topics include but are not limited to: the family home (1016 Farnam Street), Bohemian (Czech) traditional names, Catholicism, parental roles, cigar making, commercial fishing, wooden boat building, Funke's Candy Company, gardens and growing vegetables, paternal grandparents, life in the family home, Hood-Powell Park neighborhood, religious divisions in town; German-Lutheran, German-Catholics, Bohemian-Catholics, Irish-Catholics, Holy Trinity Parochial School, activities at schools, fundraisers, sports, dancing, traditional Bohemian (Czech) food, World War II, La Crosse Tribune, fashion, war rations, street cars, Protestant and Catholic neighborhood relationships, The Strand Theater, recreation activities, school yard games, home remedies, Powells Park, Lapitz Grocery Store, shoe stores and cobblers, home funerals, Hammes Grocery Store, Bruha Selrite Grocery Store, Aboto's Confectionary, bicycling in 1940s, communications during Korean War, home-brew alcohol served in Bohemian Hall, Humms Bakery, Tabbert's Dry Goods Store, taverns, gasoline industry, Tomicek Car Service, financial loans, soap rations during WWII, Baum's Butcher Shop, Shimshack's Shoe Repair and Tavern, Not Your Uncle's Tavern, and the Prohibition era.
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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Paul G. Pappas discusses growing up as one of five sons born to Greek immigrants who settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Topics include but are not limited to: the downtown business environment, the Elite, family background, Imperial Ice Cream Shop, childhood, Greek Food, church, religion, dating, sports and recreation, WWII, transportation, YMCA, Valley View Mall, 20th century technology changes (refrigerator, television), atomic bomb, Korean Conflict, McCarthyism, voting, local politics, Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, and marriage.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Kogut discusses fly fishing in the streams and creeks around Coon Valley, Wisconsin. In particular, he mentions Timber Coulee Creek, Bohemian Valley Creek, Rullands Coulee Creek, and Spring Coulee Creek. He also discusses fishing pressure, catch-and-release areas, and the Coon Creek Watershed project.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Raymond Bice discusses his childhood and early life, talking of fishing, hanging out at rail yards, his school delinquency, some of his teachers and his principal, as well as his story of eventually dropping out of high school. He also talks about his adult life, including his political career and the greater political climate of La Crosse, specifically at the County level. Bice talks in detail about the Trapper's bill and law, the Speed Limit bill and law, the Highway Safety bill and law, Liquor tax, and lobbying groups. He also discusses general topics like the Great Depression, Prohibition and bootlegging, neighborhood rivalry, and Syrian immigration to La Crosse.
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La Crosse Public Library
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Rita Ann (Held) Chandler, the youngest child of Valerius "Shorty" Held and Alnora "Ma Shorty" Held, recalls family life growing up in a bar near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shorty's Bier Stube, also known as Shorty's Tavern on Irish Hill, served customers from 1952-1971. Shorty's tavern played a key roll in the history of area rock and roll bands by providing live music booked by Lindy Shannon, legendary La Crosse disc jockey, record store manager, music promoter and agent. On Sundays, there was no cover charge and bands came up to Shorty's to participate in the locally famous jam sessions, all overseen by Shannon. During nights when there was a band, the cover charge was $1. A devastating fire in March 1960 destroyed most of the family's possessions as well as the bar, but with help from family and friends, the bar was rebuilt. It was later added on to and remodeled.
Besides growing up in the basement of a rural bar, Rita covers other topics as well such as childhood and family life; school; work life at La Crosse Garment Company, La Crosse Rubber Mills and the Trane Company; union, lobbying and political campaign efforts; travel; and recreational sports and activities.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 01:18:57
The interview was recorded in two parts on Oct. 5, 2022, and Oct. 19, 2022; both times Rita Chandler was accompanied by her niece, Linda Gunderson
Interview conducted by Anita Taylor Doering of the La Crosse Public Library and video editing mixing the two interviews was performed by Livi Hackbarth of the La Crosse Public Library
Besides growing up in the basement of a rural bar, Rita covers other topics as well such as childhood and family life; school; work life at La Crosse Garment Company, La Crosse Rubber Mills and the Trane Company; union, lobbying and political campaign efforts; travel; and recreational sports and activities.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 01:18:57
The interview was recorded in two parts on Oct. 5, 2022, and Oct. 19, 2022; both times Rita Chandler was accompanied by her niece, Linda Gunderson
Interview conducted by Anita Taylor Doering of the La Crosse Public Library and video editing mixing the two interviews was performed by Livi Hackbarth of the La Crosse Public Library
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Hackner discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he became an architect's apprentice and after establishing his own business in 1953, worked on commercial and residential buildings. He details his involvement in the development of the first public housing projects in La Crosse in 1957 and also discusses La Crosse architectural developments in the 1950s.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Mr. Rynning discusses the following topics: Personal history, 1900s -- Family Norwegian ancestry, Direct decent of Bishop Bech crowning Norwegian King 1818 -- Immigration from Norway, 1870s -- Surname spelling and pronunciation change -- paternal immigration, 1876, civil engineering degree from Sweden -- Fathers career at Holway Lumber, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Rynning and Pedrson Clothing store, 727 Rose Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Exchange State Bank, La Crosse, Wisconsin 1892 -- Fathers death, Dr. Adolf Gundersen performed surgery, 1895 -- Statement to La Crosse paper, Allegations against Gundersen for malpractice 1895 -- Brothers civil engineer degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison, accident in St. Louis, death in 1909 -- Attempt to deferral from draft, World War One (1915-1918) -- Drafted into World War One (1915-1918): July 8, 1918, Promotion to Sargent: September 15, 1918 -- Left position at Exchange State Bank, 1920, reasoning due to hiring cheap labor after WWI -- W.A. Roosevelt Company, employment, 1920-1953 -- Fathers memories of La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1880s to 1890s -- Ballard Drug Store, 3rd and Pearl Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin -- Maternal immigration, Norway, 1870s -- Fathers education, language; German, French, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish -- Holway Lumber Mill, St. Cloud Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin -- Union National Bank, Main and 4th Streets, La Crosse, Wisconsin -- Making currency exchange, transporting $10,000 through town, carried gun for insurance -- Union National Bank, staff picture, 1911 -- North side neighborhood living, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1922 -- Black River, swimming with neighborhood kids, 1910s.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
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Roy Randorf discusses his family background and life growing up in Wisconsin. Topics includ but are not limited to: family ancestry, education, teenage years, youth drinking culture, UW-Stevens Point, United States Army (race and discrimination, bullying, mental abuse, entertainment, living conditions, venereal disease, harassment, propaganda), trial and imprisonment for going AWOL, prison life (censorship in books, racial tensions, protesting, cigarettes, homosexuality, drugs, entertainment, psychiatrists), Vietnam War (training, deployment, impressions, racial discrimination, sex work and trafficking, guerilla warfare, bombing, relationships and communication with South Vietnamese, combat injury, wound treatment, veteran life, morale, food, medical treatment, amputees, recreational activities, discharge, PTSD), civilian life, UW-La Crosse, Computer Science Program, politicization, Young Democrats and Young Republicans, voting, politics, campus life, and student government.
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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Levenstein details her life as a member of the Jewish population in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She discusses neighborhood activities, the structure of the community, and social practices and traditions. She also offers details about Jewish leaders and community members.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Oswalt discusses her involvement with the La Crosse Business and Professional Women's Club and efforts to achieve wage equality and health care reform and to improve the status of women in the workplace and society.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Sylvan Arthur Schonsberg discusses his family background and life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Topics include but are not limited to: 1965 Flood, hardware stores, Burlington Train Depot, WWII, entertainment (Avalon Ballroom, Riviera Theatre, Oktoberfest, Farm Fest fair, parades, Torchlight Parade), flea market, rivalry between Logan and Central High Schools, household appliances, stores in downtown La Crosse.
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- 0:39 started playing guitar in 1958; attended Central High School; saw Elvis Presley perform live on the Jackie Gleason television show when he was 13 years old in January 1956; saw Elvis perform live at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium in May 1956 and was mesmerized; couldn’t hear a thing except girls screaming -- 3:21 self-taught on guitar; started Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors in 1959 with Dave Kennedy, Tom Neary, Ronnie Rink; later George Eberdt and Jerry Oliver; recorded an Elvis tune "Wooden Heart" which became a local hit and was #1 for seven weeks on the local chart -- 4:51-end "Wooden Heart" song
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:52
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- 0:39 started playing guitar in 1958; attended Central High School; saw Elvis Presley perform live on the Jackie Gleason television show when he was 13 years old in January 1956; saw Elvis perform live at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium in May 1956 and was mesmerized; couldn’t hear a thing except girls screaming -- 3:21 self-taught on guitar; started Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors in 1959 with Dave Kennedy, Tom Neary, Ronnie Rink; later George Eberdt and Jerry Oliver; recorded an Elvis tune "Wooden Heart" which became a local hit and was #1 for seven weeks on the local chart -- 4:51-end "Wooden Heart" song
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:52
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Introductions -- :04 Just listened to the song "Wooden Heart" seven weeks in the number one spot on the local charts -- :20 Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors broke up because of the Vietnam War and draft; Tari and the bass player joined the National Guard in 1966 to avoid the draft; Dave Kennedy joined another group out of town looking for a vocalist; after returned from boot camp, kept the Ambassadors going with Jerry, George and Tari for a couple of years; out in Nevada for six months; returned to La Crosse -- 1:18 Larry Ball (Larry Gaulke) called Teri needing a lead guitarist for the Shy Guys; went out to join the Shy Guys; Hal Atkinson influence; Teri stayed with Shy Guys maybe four years to 1970; band broke up -- 1:55 "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu" and got good air play in Chicago but poor management meant no one could buy the record; another artist recorded it and it was a hit -- 2:45-end "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:18
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Introductions -- :04 Just listened to the song "Wooden Heart" seven weeks in the number one spot on the local charts -- :20 Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors broke up because of the Vietnam War and draft; Tari and the bass player joined the National Guard in 1966 to avoid the draft; Dave Kennedy joined another group out of town looking for a vocalist; after returned from boot camp, kept the Ambassadors going with Jerry, George and Tari for a couple of years; out in Nevada for six months; returned to La Crosse -- 1:18 Larry Ball (Larry Gaulke) called Teri needing a lead guitarist for the Shy Guys; went out to join the Shy Guys; Hal Atkinson influence; Teri stayed with Shy Guys maybe four years to 1970; band broke up -- 1:55 "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu" and got good air play in Chicago but poor management meant no one could buy the record; another artist recorded it and it was a hit -- 2:45-end "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:18
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :10 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 when Shy Guys broke up and Tari went home; Changing Times band members were Danny Bottcher, Donnie Ray on bass and Tari; was a trio then added Larry Gaulke; J. C. Haseman; group went on for 20 years; J. C. left the group in 1980; he suggested Alex Campbell to replace him -- 1:38 touring/traveling; with the Ambassadors went all over including California and Nevada; Shy Guys went out East and Florida; Changing Times stayed Mid-West -- 2:25 interesting road stories; Shy Guys and Key West, Florida; in Peoria, Illinois, Tari approached by Four Seasons to play back-up guitar but he declined -- 4:03 Changing Times won a recording session from one of Lindy Shannon’s award shows; Tari wrote song "Diana"; the B side was Danny Bottcher and "We Have to Live Together" -- 5:15-end Changing Times song "Diana"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :10 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 when Shy Guys broke up and Tari went home; Changing Times band members were Danny Bottcher, Donnie Ray on bass and Tari; was a trio then added Larry Gaulke; J. C. Haseman; group went on for 20 years; J. C. left the group in 1980; he suggested Alex Campbell to replace him -- 1:38 touring/traveling; with the Ambassadors went all over including California and Nevada; Shy Guys went out East and Florida; Changing Times stayed Mid-West -- 2:25 interesting road stories; Shy Guys and Key West, Florida; in Peoria, Illinois, Tari approached by Four Seasons to play back-up guitar but he declined -- 4:03 Changing Times won a recording session from one of Lindy Shannon’s award shows; Tari wrote song "Diana"; the B side was Danny Bottcher and "We Have to Live Together" -- 5:15-end Changing Times song "Diana"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :07 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 and it went until 1990 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :44 Tari then formed the Headliners in 1990 consisting of Dennis Roesler, Cary Thaldorf, Les King and Tari Tovsen; members kept changing; Danny Bottcher was a member and left the Headliners due to carpal tunnel syndrome not the Changing Times; other members Steve Duff, Laurry Gaulke and Beth Temte so became a five piece band -- 2:25 played Eagle dances, Mardi Gras -- 2:44 Started the Lindy Shannon reunion shows with Bill Harnden in 1992 -- 3:26 recorded "Without Love" with Danny Bottcher on vocals -- 3:58-end song "Without Love"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :07 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 and it went until 1990 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :44 Tari then formed the Headliners in 1990 consisting of Dennis Roesler, Cary Thaldorf, Les King and Tari Tovsen; members kept changing; Danny Bottcher was a member and left the Headliners due to carpal tunnel syndrome not the Changing Times; other members Steve Duff, Laurry Gaulke and Beth Temte so became a five piece band -- 2:25 played Eagle dances, Mardi Gras -- 2:44 Started the Lindy Shannon reunion shows with Bill Harnden in 1992 -- 3:26 recorded "Without Love" with Danny Bottcher on vocals -- 3:58-end song "Without Love"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 Headliners broke up in 2005 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :32 Tari then formed the band Good Tymes with son Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff, Dave Wade sometimes Cary Thaldorf and Tari Tovsen -- 1:58 recorded "Me and My Marie" written by Tari; background of the song; met wife in Portland, OR, as part of the Ambassadors -- 2:50-end song "Me and My Marie" by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:20
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 Headliners broke up in 2005 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :32 Tari then formed the band Good Tymes with son Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff, Dave Wade sometimes Cary Thaldorf and Tari Tovsen -- 1:58 recorded "Me and My Marie" written by Tari; background of the song; met wife in Portland, OR, as part of the Ambassadors -- 2:50-end song "Me and My Marie" by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:20
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 future plans after Covid 19; Steve Duff has a recording studio in his basement; Tovsen wants to record his new song -- 1:28 relationship with Lindy Shannon; started with Jack Roubik and the T-Js band; promoted other bands, recorded bands and booked them; 30th anniversary of the first Lindy Shannon reunion show to happen in 2022 -- 3:50 You Tube channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll -- 4:00-end song "Comin’ Home" written by Tari and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:40
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 future plans after Covid 19; Steve Duff has a recording studio in his basement; Tovsen wants to record his new song -- 1:28 relationship with Lindy Shannon; started with Jack Roubik and the T-Js band; promoted other bands, recorded bands and booked them; 30th anniversary of the first Lindy Shannon reunion show to happen in 2022 -- 3:50 You Tube channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll -- 4:00-end song "Comin’ Home" written by Tari and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:40
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa February 2022 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :13 Tari Tovsen wrote a new song; autobiographical about his musical life from the time he first saw Elvis Presley on television in 1956 when Tovsen was 13 years old; new song called "Livin’ the Life" -- 1:25The Day the Music Died 1959 three rock and roll musicians died in airplane accident; Tovsen was 16 years old and in high school; everyone in shock -- 2:07 You Tube video channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll to find the song on You Tube; recorded by the Good Tymes consisting of Tari Tovsen, Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff and Cary Thaldorf -- 3:03-end song "Livin’ the Life" written by Tari Tovsen and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2022
Duration: 5:45
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :13 Tari Tovsen wrote a new song; autobiographical about his musical life from the time he first saw Elvis Presley on television in 1956 when Tovsen was 13 years old; new song called "Livin’ the Life" -- 1:25The Day the Music Died 1959 three rock and roll musicians died in airplane accident; Tovsen was 16 years old and in high school; everyone in shock -- 2:07 You Tube video channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll to find the song on You Tube; recorded by the Good Tymes consisting of Tari Tovsen, Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff and Cary Thaldorf -- 3:03-end song "Livin’ the Life" written by Tari Tovsen and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2022
Duration: 5:45
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Terrance Collins (b. 1947) interview largely focuses on his family, early childhood in La Crosse's North Side neighborhood, his local education (Aquinas, Central, and UWL), and his career as a lawyer. Topics include but are not limited to: North Side neighborhood, Heritage Preservation Commission, Stoddard Hotel, North Side Depot, Catholicism, military service (Air Force), UW-La Crosse, professors, Vietnam War, protests, counter culture, drugs, Wisconsin and La Crosse politics, law firm (Cillins, Quillin, and Knofe)
00:00:00 -- Education, political science
Tape 2
Tape 2
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Lindy Shannon 1928-1995
Description:
Lindy Shannon (1928-1995) was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
One of the groups Shannon represented was The Marauders who later went by the names of The Satisfactions and V-Troop. This interview conducted by Lindy is with the Marauders band members who had earlier that week performed at Chicago's McCormick Place to a large audience of screaming teenagers on Sunday, June 27, 1965. Lindy prompts each band members Rick Miller, Terry Gardner, Jim Young and Rick Pervisky for their thoughts and impressions of the event and of the Dave Clark Five who were also on the evening's entertainment schedule.
Shannon worked with Ed Pazdur Productions in Chicago who was known as "Chicago's Dean of Teen Concerts" to obtain this premier billing for the band. The Marauders were still in high school at this time.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
Duration: 11:18
This interview may have been broadcast on radio WKBH in 1965 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
One of the groups Shannon represented was The Marauders who later went by the names of The Satisfactions and V-Troop. This interview conducted by Lindy is with the Marauders band members who had earlier that week performed at Chicago's McCormick Place to a large audience of screaming teenagers on Sunday, June 27, 1965. Lindy prompts each band members Rick Miller, Terry Gardner, Jim Young and Rick Pervisky for their thoughts and impressions of the event and of the Dave Clark Five who were also on the evening's entertainment schedule.
Shannon worked with Ed Pazdur Productions in Chicago who was known as "Chicago's Dean of Teen Concerts" to obtain this premier billing for the band. The Marauders were still in high school at this time.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
Duration: 11:18
This interview may have been broadcast on radio WKBH in 1965 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Tip Bagstad's interview focuses largely on fishing in the Coulee Region and his employment in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Topics include but are not limited to: fish species (trout, sucker, and chub) and population in the area, popularity of fishing, threats to different fish species, farming and pollution, conservation methods, streams, projects on streams in area (Monroe, La Crosse, Vernon, and Crawford counties), and flooding.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
In this interview, Stacy Hass discusses her time serving in the U.S. military during World War II and the Korean War. Topics include but are not limited to: enlistment into the Marine Corps Women's Reserve (1942), propaganda posters, basic training, Marine Corps Base Camp (Lejeune, North Carolina, 1943), professional interactions with men, Marine Corps Air Station (El Toro, California, 1943), supply and office work, Pearl Harbor, husband's combat experience in the South Pacific, wartime communication, censored letters from husband, Post-Pearl Harbor, Japanese concentration camps, wartime recreation, Marine Corps Reserves Base Camp (El Toro, California), Air Base training (El Toro, California), education, post-war activities, accounting firm, Korean War, husband drafted, earning Bachelor's degree, and teaching.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Rasmusen talks of his early years in Withee, Wisconsin, college days at River Falls, and a distinguished career in education. He describes his experiences in setting up and developing the audio visual department, including the film library. He discusses university administrators and faculty including Gates, Mitchell, Lindner, Wittich, Graff and Steinhoff. Topics also discussed include: Rasmussen family, ancestry -- Family, immigration, Denmark to America, early 1900s -- Parents, first impressions of America -- Language barriers --Father, farming, Withee, Wisconsin--Occupations, siblings--Family dynamics--Earliest memories--Appendix injury -- Surgeries, infections--Father, memories of--Viggo name meaning--Religion, church attendance--Education, favorite teachers--Education, math and science--Athletics, basketball and baseball--College jobs, pharmacy work, UW-River Falls, 1936--Employment, teaching, Minong, Wisconsin--Teaching contracts, Athens, Wisconsin--Trip to Milwaukee, draft physical, late 1930s--Milwaukee, impressions of--Returning to college--Great Depression (1929-1939), effects of-Family income--Social activities--Barn dances--Baseball team--Pharmacy, impressions of--Brothers, education--Memories, drug store--River Falls, favorite professors/coworkers, 1936--Chemistry classes, stories--Social Studies minor--Attending River Falls, 1936--Teaching, changing majors--Recreation, college.
Tape 2
Tape 3
Tape 4
Tape 5
Tape 2
Tape 3
Tape 4
Tape 5
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Cain discusses his life as a traveling salesman for the shoe industry, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He details his travels to La Crosse, Wisconsin, describing the city, living conditions, and his business accounts, including Menards, Sears, and Montgomery Ward. He also describes staying at the Stoddard Hotel.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
William Picket primarily discusses the physical education program at UW-La Cross in the mid-20th century. Topics include but are not limited to: Hans Reuter (character, inventions, teaching methods, ability, contributions, appearance), student teaching, Bob Nohr, Walter Wittich, physical education staff, Education during the Great Depression, gymnastics classes, dance classes, marching formation, student life at UW-La Crosse.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Creator:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse public history class
Description:
In September of 2003, UW-La Crosse history professor Charles "Chuck" Lee, approached the Washburn Neighborhood Association, offering to work on a project for the association. As a result of that offer, Professor Lee's Public History class was tasked with preparing historic sites nominations, developing a walking tour of the neighborhood, and conducting neighborhood oral history interviews.