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Chippewa Herald Telegram Tales of a River Articles, circa 1950

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 280

Content Description

Typewritten manuscript of a series of 197 articles written on the history of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, presumably published in the Chippewa Herald Telegram. The articles, or “episodes,” are typically 3-4 pages long. Written as historical narratives for the general public, the episodes discuss transportation, natural disasters, lumbering and logging, business, politics, Native American – settler relations, sports and leisure, education, and various other topics. The articles cover events from the 1840s through the 1920s.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1950

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Chippewa Herald Telegram first appeared in 1926, following the merger of the Chippewa Herald and the Chippewa Telegram. The newspaper served as the primary print news source for Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. In 1995, the paper was renamed the Chippewa Herald.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Typewritten manuscript of a series of 197 articles written on the history of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, presumably published in the Chippewa Herald Telegram. Topics include transportation, natural disasters, lumbering and logging, business, politics, Native American – settler relations, sports and leisure, education, etc., from the 1840s through the 1920s.

Acquisition Information

Donated to Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire prior to March 2006.

Accession Number

06-107

Reference Code

UHC280

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland in May 2006.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
November 28, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739