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Newspaper clippings

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

Mahoney Family Papers, 1919-2021

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 384
Summary

Letters, photographs, diaries, oral histories, and ephemera associated with the Mahoney, Parker, and Peterson families from the Chippewa Valley in Wisconsin. The bulk of the materials are associated with Alexander Robert Mahoney. The materials of this collection date from approximately 1919-2021, with the majority from the 1940s.

Dates: 1919-2021

National Daughters of the Grand Army of the Republic: Capt. John Kelly Fortress No. 11 (Eau Claire, Wis.) Scrapbook, 1934-1936

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 306
Summary

Scrapbook of photographs of members of the National Daughters of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) from the Eau Claire post, as well as some newspaper articles.

Dates: 1934-1936

Norman “Kee” Hahn Papers, 1940-1968, 2011 (bulk 1940-1944)

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 349
Summary

Letters, news articles, photographs and artifacts relating to Norman Kee Hahn, a World War II veteran. Hahn was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1916. Hahn served in the Canadian Royal Air Force from 1940-1942, and then fought for the United States as a pilot for the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945.

Dates: 1940-1968, 2011 (bulk 1940-1944)

Phillips and Cohen Family Papers, 1936-2009

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 344
Summary L.E. Phillips (1899-1978) and Melvin Cohen (1918-2008) were two prominent Eau Claire industrialists and philanthropists. The collection includes a variety of newspaper clippings related to their community involvement and reports on their company, National Presto Industries. Company booklets and photographs are mixed with photographs of philanthropist work, as well as materials on Phillips’ Boy Scouts involvement and speeches. Other photographs depict the Phillips’ and Cohen’s community...
Dates: 1936-2009

Ross Hastings Collection, 1917-2003

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 263
Summary Ross Hastings (1915-1991) was a composer, arranger and music editor during the mid-twentieth century from Southern California. He credits much of his musical training to his father, Dr. Ray Hastings. He ushered at the Philharmonic Auditorium for many years and won composition contests. He composed, orchestrated, edited, and published for music groups and companies in California and New York, such as the Hollywood Bowl Pops concerts, Warner Bros., Alfred Music Co., and Bourne Co. In 1981,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1917-2003

School of Nursing Historical File, 1952-2005

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 066
Summary

Historical records of the School of Nursing program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire including files documenting establishment of the program, curriculum development, graduating classes, and construction of the School of Nursing building.

Dates: 1952-2005

Spanish-American War Scrapbook, Third Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 1897-1898

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 339
Summary

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and photographs. The majority of newspaper articles detail the experience of the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. Subjects include mustering in, lengthy articles about camp life, the journey to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as well as small engagements and battles. Other articles recount the main events of the war such as the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, Governor Schofield’s call to arms, and war taxes.

Dates: 1897-1898

Tess Osonye Onwueme Papers, 1975-2019

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 598
Summary Dr. Tess Osonye Onwueme, professor emeritus of English at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, was born on September 8, 1955 in Ogwashi-Uku (now Delta State, Nigeria). She received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1979, Master’s degree in Literature from the University of Nigeria in 1982, and PhD in English (dramatic literature) from the University of Benin Nigeria in 1987. She is the named ...
Dates: 1975-2019

The Frederick G. and Joan Christopherson-Schmidt Robert Frost Collection, 1913-2002

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 346
Summary

Robert Frost manuscript materials and books collected by Frederick G. Schmidt. Over 40 first, limited or otherwise rare editions of Robert Frost’s books, many of which have been signed and inscribed by Frost, are included along with approximately 50 books which contain or discuss Robert Frost’s poetry. Included among the manuscript portions of the collection are handwritten pieces of poetry, Christmas cards, other published works by Robert Frost, and fragmentary correspondence.

Dates: 1913-2002

Tornado Watch Collection, 1976-1979

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 319
Summary

Reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and fraternity publications related to the near riot occurring after the 10th Tornado Watch party of May 8, 1976, an annual off-campus party sponsored by the Tau Kappa Epsilon Iota Sigma Chapter at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.

Dates: 1976-1979