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Chippewa Valley (Wis.) Community History Collection, 1870-2016

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 067

Content Description

This collection contains unpublished documents on the history of Chippewa Valley communities including Coon Fork, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Progress, Washington, and Gates County. Several of these were written as student research papers. The collection also includes the Eau Claire Main Street Association’s meeting minutes, newsletters, event planning documents, and event fliers and brochures as well as performance programs from the Grand Opera House. This collection further contains city planning reports for Eau Claire and Chippewa County, and advertisements for local businesses. It also includes fliers for organizations offering community service opportunities in the Chippewa Valley.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870-2016

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

Communities in the Chippewa Valley began to appear in earnest during the mid-nineteenth century. The area’s abundant forests fueled a thriving logging industry. The City of Eau Claire was established in 1872. Founded in 1987, the Eau Claire Main Street Association was a community organization dedicated to encouraging community participation and promoting Eau Claire’s downtown. The organization promoted activities such as the Farmer’s Market and various holiday events.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Various research papers on the history of communities in the Chippewa Valley including Coon Fork, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Progress, Washington, and Gates County. Also contains documents from the Eau Claire Main Street Association, fliers for local events and organizations, performance programs from the Grand Opera House, and city planning reports for Eau Claire and Chippewa County.

Acquisition Information

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

Accession Number

89-87, 92-178

Reference Code

UHC067

Processing Note

Reprocessed by Danielle Schroeder in September 2014. Additional content added in February 2015.

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

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