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Guide to the John G. Felton, Sr., Papers, 1925-1962
MSS 157
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- Papers of John G. Felton Sr. related to the site and construction of a residence at 2607 Cass Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin, including an correpondence, financial material and photographs. The architectural firm employed was Merman and Skogstad and the general contractor was Espenes and Grunlien of La Crosse, Wis.
- Collection Title
- John G. Felton, Sr., Papers
- Date of Materials [inclusive]
- 1925-1962
- Creator
- Felton, John G., Sr., 1885-1958
- Call Number
- MSS 157
- Amount
- 0.4 cubic foot
- Physical Description
- 1 archives box
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John G. Felton Sr. Papers, MSS 157, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Biographical Note
John G. Felton, Sr. (1885-1958) founded the La Crosse Community Concert Association in 1932, and he served as president of the organization through 1952.
Scope and Contents
Materials are arranged alphabetically by type: correspondence, financial materials, miscellaneous materials, and finally photographs. Financial materials include a log of expenses and invoices from the architectural firm and the general contractor. Photographs are all exterior and include contruction as well as the landscaped completed residence. Also a few photographs of the neighborhood are included here.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged alphabetically by type; therein chronologically.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives Feburary 14, 2014
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. 2010.048) Donated by John C. Rooks, July 28, 2010
Processing Information
Processed by Anita Taylor Doering, February 2014; finding aid written by Anita Taylor Doering, February 2014
Related Materials
Related Materials
- (Clipping file)
- Biography-Felton, John G.
Controlled Access Headings
Personal Name(s)
- Felton, John G., Sr., 1885-1958
Subject(s)
- House construction--Wisconsin--La Crosse
Collection Inventory
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Correspondence with City of La Crosse, Wis., and the Town of Shelby, La Crosse County, Wis., 1925-1931 |
1 | 1 | ||
Financial materials |
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Summary expense notebook, 1954 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Check register, 1927-1928 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Invoices and agreements with architect and contractor, 1927-1928 |
1 | 4 | ||
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General invoices, 1927-1928 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Landscaping invoices, 1928 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Miscellaneous materials, 1950-1962 |
1 | 7 | ||
Photographs |
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Construction, 1927-1928 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Completed house ca. 1929-1955 |
1 | 9 | ||
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Landscaped grounds, 1930s-1950s |
1 | 10 | ||
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Neighborhood, 1950s |
1 | 11 | ||
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