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Arthur Macleod Local History Essays and Speeches, circa 1980-1997

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 310

Content Description

The collection consists of nine folders of local history essays arranged by topic. Topics include: lumber mills, railroads, Washburn, Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Eau Claire company histories and Banbury Place, the Chippewa River, genealogy and biography, and miscellaneous topics. The richest content, MacLeod’s reminiscences of Eau Claire, are located in the genealogy and biography folder.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1980-1997

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

Arthur MacLeod was a professional salesman with a deep interest in Wisconsin history. Having grown up in Washburn, Wisconsin, and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he returned in his retirement to spend his summers in Washburn. He also wrote essays and speeches about the history of the two communities, conducting research in local newspapers and the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He seems to have delivered most of his speeches to the Washburn Historical Society.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Local history essays about Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Washburn, Wisconsin, written by amateur local historian Arthur MacLeod, a professional salesman with a deep interest in Wisconsin history. He grew up in and retired to Washburn, and he delivered many speeches to the Washburn Historical Society.

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire by Arthur MacLeod prior to March 2006.

Accession Number

08-046

Reference Code

UHC310

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland in September 2007.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
November 29, 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