Eau Claire Economic and Natural Resources Development Collection, 1876-1983, bulk 1950-1983
Content Description
This diverse assortment of materials documents the history of industry and its supporting infrastructure in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Materials include information about the development of the Eau Claire water works, transit studies, reports and studies conducted by the city’s Department of Public Works, economic promotional literature, and commerce directories. Particularly well represented are various forms of booster literature and materials pertaining to water resources in the area: drinking water, waste water, flooding, and the management of Half Moon Lake.
Dates
- Creation: 1876-1983, bulk 1950-1983
Creator
- Eau Claire (Wis.) (Organization)
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.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 record carton)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
A diverse assortment of reports, pamphlets, brochures, and booster literature about Eau Claire area industry, commerce, and natural resources management. They represent the history of industry and its supporting infrastructure in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the University Archives and Special Collections, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire prior to March 2006.
Accession Number
85-77, 85-78, 89-95, 96-66, 07-117
Reference Code
UHC131
Processing Note
Processed by Colleen McFarland in July 2007.
Subject
- Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce (Eau Claire, Wis.) (Organization)
- WEAU 13 News (Eau Claire, Wis.) (Organization)
- WEAU Broadcasting (Eau Claire, Wis.) (Organization)
- Greater Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce (Organization)
- Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad (Organization)
Genre / Form
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