Chippewa Valley (Wis.) Genealogical Collection, 1966-1989
Content Description
Various genealogical studies of families from the Chippewa Valley in the 19th and early 20th centuries, along with biographical profiles of several important individuals during that same period.
Dates
- Creation: 1966-1989
Creator
- Blodgett, Dennis (Person)
- Blodgett, Joan (Person)
- Grippen, Lee (Person)
- Helwig, Russell (Person)
- Owen, Ralph W. (Person)
- Peterson, Paul (Person)
- Walz, Orry C. (Person)
- Wyman, Bert L. (Person)
- Grinnell, J.L. (Person)
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
Small collection of genealogical and biographical materials related to various families in the Chippewa Valley. Several folders contain information about persons integral to the development of Eau Claire and the timber industry in the Chippewa Valley. Also of particular note is information related to the 1918 shootout at the family home of the Krueger family, conscientious objectors during World War I.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1/2 archives box)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
Genealogical studies, biographies and oral histories completed by families and colleagues in the 20th century of persons significant to the development of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also included are news articles and a report related to the Krueger shootout in Withee in 1918.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2007.
Accession Number
88-189, 89-23
Reference Code
UHC093
Processing Note
Processed by Mike Shoup in September 2014.
Subject
- Beckett, Anna Rae (Person)
- Blodgett, Thomas (Person)
- Campbell, James Edward (Person)
- Eaton, Lewis T. (Person)
- Goff, Arthur W. (Person)
- Krueger Family (Family)
- Lougee, Willis E. (Person)
- North, Ronald F. (Person)
- Owen, John S. (Person)
- Putnam, Henry C. (Person)
- Randall, Adin (Person)
- Reed, James (Person)
- Rosholt, Kim (Person)
- Stokes, Jim (Person)
- Wyman, Francis (Person)
- Wyman, Thomas (Person)
- Chetek Lumber & Supply Company (Organization)
- Drummond & Southwestern Railway (Organization)
- Knapp, Stout & Co. Lumber Company (Organization)
- Reed’s Hall (Organization)
- Rust-Owen Lumber Company (Organization)
- Helwig, August H. (Person)
Geographic
Topical
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Kierstin Wagner
- Date
- January 19, 2024
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739
library.archives@uwec.edu