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Benton L. Minor Photograph Albums, circa 1920s-1960s MISC MSS 215

Benton L. Minor Photograph Albums, circa 1920s-1960s

MISC MSS 215

Summary Information

Abstract
Two photograph albums belonging to Benton L. Minor of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Photographs in the first album are of Minor and the Minor family. Some photographs depict Minor in the military during World War II; also included are photos of Camp New Wood of the Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2616: 2nd Subdistrict McCoy. The other album contains images taken by Minor during his military service in Europe and northern Africa during World War II.
Collection Title
Benton L. Minor Photograph Albums
Date of Materials
circa 1920s-1960s
Creator
Minor, Benton L., 1914-1983
Call Number
MISC MSS 215
Amount
1.0 cubic foot
Language of Materials
English
Box
29
Repository
La Crosse Public Library Archives

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Benton L. Minor Photograph Albums, MISC MSS 215, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

La Crosse Public Library Archives 2013 July

800 Main St.
La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Acquisitions Information

Donated by the La Crosse County Historical Society (Accession no. 2005.044)

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Controlled Access Headings

Family Name(s)

  • Minor family

Genre(s)

  • Photograph albums

Personal Name(s)

  • Minor, Benton L., 1914-1983

Subject(s)

  • Families--History--Wisconsin--La Crosse
  • Military training camps--Wisconsin
  • World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel

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