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Eau Claire (Wis.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 132 Collections and/or Records:

Cults at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Collection, 1981-2008 (bulk 1982-1987)

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 322
Summary Collection related to the attempted establishment of Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (C.A.R.P.) at UW--Eau Claire in 1982. C.A.R.P. was associated with the Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Materials include statements and evidence submitted at a 1982 campus Affirmative Action hearing, correspondence, newspaper clippings, C.A.R.P. related newspapers, cults and C.A.R.P. subject files, 1982 Student Senate presentation, and a 2008 video interview with Robert Shaw, associate dean of...
Dates: 1981-2008 (bulk 1982-1987)

Daniel Bastian Nelson Collection, 1898-1919

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 356
Summary

A collection of photographs taken by Daniel Bastian Nelson from 1898-1919 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the surrounding Chippewa Valley, and Madison, Wisconsin. The photographs were taken using a Magazine Cyclone 3 camera and the negatives are on glass plates sizing 3 ¼”x4 ¼” and 4”x5”. The photographs are more informal than traditional studio portraiture of the era, documenting the lifestyle of the era and portraying the subjects in more casual poses than traditional portraiture.

Dates: 1898-1919

Eau Claire Area Committee and Citizen Advisory Council Records, 1946-1983

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 139
Summary The Eau Claire Area Committee and Citizen Advisory Council was a committee of citizens from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and the surrounding communities, formed to help disseminate information about the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and it's predecessors to the primary region from which the institution draws its students. President William R. Davies created the Area Advisory Committee in 1945-1946. After the creation of the University of Wisconsin System in 1971-'72, the committee was...
Dates: 1946-1983

Eau Claire Civic Art Association Records, 1957-1964

 Collection
Identifier: Eau Claire Mss CW
Summary Records of the Eau Claire (Wisconsiin) Civic Art Association which was founded in 1957 and governed by a Board of Trustees with representatives from the Art League, the Eau Claire Women's Club, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Catholic Women's Club, the Eau Claire Service League, and the Library Board. The Association established the Civic Art Center within the Eau Claire Public Library and opened its first exhibit, the First Hallmark Art Award Show, on April 9, 1958. The records consist...
Dates: 1957-1964

Eau Claire Civic Music Association Records, 1952-1971

 Collection
Identifier: Eau Claire Mss BW
Summary

Legal papers, committee reports, correspondence, financial statements, and musical program information from an organization formed to sponsor concerts and to encourage the enjoyment of music in the Eau Claire area.

Dates: 1952-1971

Eau Claire County Coordinating Committee Records, 1949-1987

 Collection
Identifier: Eau Claire Mss DB
Summary Records of the Eau Claire County Coordinating Committee (ECCC) consisting of minutes and newsletters, internal and external correspondence, committee reports, and administrative files. Included in the administrative files are membership and officer lists, numerous copies of their constitution with updates, and related correspondence. Also included are the records of the Civic Improvement and Recreation Committee, the Mental Health Committee, Health Committee, and the Social Services...
Dates: 1949-1987

Eau Claire Daughters of the American Revolution Records, 1919-2019

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 371
Summary

Founded in 1918, the Eau Claire chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is a group of women with ancestry connecting to the American Revolution. Records contain information relating to chapter meetings, member and chapter histories, State and National Society DAR information, and historical endeavors in the community from 1919-2019.

Dates: 1919-2019

Eau Claire Economic and Natural Resources Development Collection, 1876-1983, bulk 1950-1983

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 131
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.

Dates: 1876-1983, bulk 1950-1983

Eau Claire Regional Arts Council Records, 1982-2018

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 373
Summary

The Eau Claire Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) was founded in 1982 and continued until 2018. ECRAC restored the State Theater and operated there, bringing touring shows to the area and providing a venue for local theater groups to perform. The organization advocated for the arts and helped establish the Eau Claire art scene. This collection includes board meeting minutes, State Theater remodeling documents, local show programming, and various promotional materials.

Dates: 1982-2018