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Guide to the La Crosse Progressive Association Records, 1899-1905
MSS C
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- The La Crosse Progressive Association was a community service organization composed of businessman. The majority of records cover the years 1901-1903 and are divided into correspondence, lists of names, financial records and miscellaneous. These records show the membership and activities of the association.
- Collection Title
- La Crosse Progressive Association Records
- Date of Materials
- 1899-1905
- Creator
- La Crosse Progressive Association (La Crosse, Wis.).
- Call Number
- MSS C
- Amount
- 0.2 cubic feet
- Physical Description
- 1 archives box
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], La Crosse Progressive Association Records , MSS C, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Historical Note
The La Crosse Progressive Association, a community service organization like a chamber of commerce, was composed of La Crosse businessmen who paid an annual $1.00 premium. A copy of their policy lists such goals as promoting and advancing the interests of La Crosse, aiding all worthy projects that accomplish this goal, and advertising advantages of La Crosse as a center for business, manufacturing and residence. This group, whose president was John C. Burns, promoted such activities as La Crosse Interstate Fair, a brass band, and a new hotel for La Crosse.
Scope and Contents
The papers of the La Crosse Progressive Association are not extensive but cover the years 1899-1905, with the majority dated 1901-1903. Materials include correspondence in alphabetical order by name of correspondent; goals; agreements; subscribers; supporters; and members. Financial records include assorted invoices, checks, receipts, and ledger pages dated 1901-1902. Lastly a group of ephemeral items consists of button designs, association ribbons, and tickets with a member list for an annual dinner held April 10, 1902.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 1990 September
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. 1982.011)
Processing Information
Processed by Nancy Steinhoff, September 1990.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- La Crosse Progressive Association (La Crosse, Wis.).
Geographic Name(s)
- La Crosse (Wis.)--Societies, etc.
Subject(s)
- Business enterprises--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Businessmen--Societies and clubs
- Commercial associations--Wisconsin--La Crosse
OCLC Number
28408549
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
|
Correspondence |
1 | 1-5 | ||
|
Agreements, 1901 September |
1 | 6 | ||
|
Lists of subscibers, supporters, and members |
1 | 7 | ||
|
Financial records |
1 | 8 | ||
| Box | Folder | Envelope | ||
|
Buttons and ribbons |
1 | 9 | 1 | |
|
List of names and dinner tickets, 1902 April 10 |
1 | 9 | 2 | |