This is a finding aid (or, description) of materials available in the La Crosse Public Library Archives.  At this time, none of the materials listed below are accessible over the internet.

Contact the Archives to learn more about using these materials.

Guide to the Joseph J. Addis Papers, 1975-1993 MSS 051

Guide to the Joseph J. Addis Papers, 1975-1993

MSS 051

Summary Information

Abstract
Papers of a former La Crosse City Council member Joseph Addis, 1975-1993. Arranged alphabetically by topic or committee, the collection contains a sampling of documents that city council dealt with mainly from 1984-1993, ranging from agreements to zoning, but should not be viewed as complete or as a record of decisions by the Council during this time. Although Addis served on the La Crosse (Wis.) City Council from 1969 to his death in 1992, the collection does not contain any biographical or personal materials or information.
Collection Title
Joseph J. Addis Papers
Date of Materials
1975-1993
Creator
Addis, Joseph J.
Call Number
MSS 051
Amount
0.4 cubic feet
Physical Description
1 archives box
Language of Materials
English
Repository
La Crosse Public Library Archives

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Joseph J. Addis Papers, MSS 051, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI

Return to Table of Contents »


Biographical Note

City Council member Joseph J. Addis was a letter carrier with the U.S. Post Office in La Crosse for 32 years, and represented the North Side district on the City Council from 1969 to his death in 1992. Addis served twice as president of the Council from 1979-1981, and served several terms as chair of the finance committee.

Addis was the descendant of South Lebanon immigrants Siad and Shaheenie Addis and was born in La Crosse on June 19, 1917. He and his wife Doreen raised seven children, including a son Phil Addis who ran for his father's seat in 1993. At his passing in La Crosse at age 75 on Dec. 19, 1992, Addis was best remembered for his endless support and advocacy of the North Side in City Council.

Return to Table of Contents »


Scope and Contents

Papers of a former La Crosse City Council member Joseph Addis, 1975-1993. Arranged alphabetically by topic or committee, the collection contains a sampling of documents that city council dealt with mainly from 1984-1993, ranging from agreements to zoning, but should not be viewed as complete or as a record of decisions by the Council during this time. The collection does not contain any biographical or personal materials or information about Mr. Addis or his family.

Return to Table of Contents »


Administrative Information

Publication Information

La Crosse Public Library Archives 1999 February

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

(Accession no. 1994.005)

Donated by Phil Addis, son of Joseph Addis, July 1994.

Processing Information

Processed by Jaime Dechant and Anita Taylor Doering, Feb. 1999.

Return to Table of Contents »


Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • La Crosse (Wis.). Common Council.

Geographic Name(s)

  • La Crosse (Wis.)--Politics and government

Subject(s)

  • City council members--Wisconsin--La Crosse
  • Municipal government--Wisconsin--La Crosse
  • Public records--Wisconsin--La Crosse

Return to Table of Contents »


OCLC Number

47635152

Return to Table of Contents »


Collection Inventory

Box Folder

Agreements, 1987-1992 

1 1

Airport, 1991-1993 

1 2

Barge fleeting/Docks/Harbors, 1986-1992 

1 3

Bus service, 1992-1993 

1 4

Elections, 1984-1992 

1 5

Engineering, 1983-1992 

1 6

Finance, 1991-1993 

1 7

Housing/Community Block Grants, 1984-1993 

1 8

Judiciary and Administration, 1975-1992 

1 9

La Crosse Center, 1991-1992 

1 10

Parks and Recreation, 1988-1992 

1 11

Personnel, 1988-1993 

1 12

Police Department, 1992 

1 13

Traffic, 1985-1992 

1 14

Zoning, 1992 

1 15