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Bob Voigt Papers, 1946, 1993-1997 MISC MSS 249

Bob Voigt Papers, 1946, 1993-1997

MISC MSS 249

Summary Information

Abstract
The Bob Voight Papers include a copy of "The First Day of the Rest of My Life," written by Voight in 1993 (with an update added in 1997); and a copy of a newspaper article from 1946: "Doctors Work to Save Feet of Dakota Youth."
Collection Title
Bob Voigt Papers
Date of Materials
1946, 1993-1997
Creator
Voigt, Bob, (Gene Robert)
Call Number
MISC MSS 249
Amount
0.02 cubic foot (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Box
41
Folder
16
Repository
La Crosse Public Library Archives

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Bob Voigt Papers, MISC MSS 249, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI

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Biographical Note

Gene Robert "Bob" Voigt was a former resident of Dakota, Minnesota; in 1946, Voigt and Richard "Dick" Westness suffered exposure during a duck hunting trip in the Mississippi River, which resulted in an amputation for Voigt.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

La Crosse Public Library Archives 2013 July

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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 Gene Robert "Bob" Voigt, 2010 (Accession no. 2010.049)

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Controlled Access Headings

Geographic Name(s)

  • Dakota (Minn.)--History

Personal Name(s)

  • Voigt, Bob, (Gene Robert)
  • Westness, Dick, (Richard)

Subject(s)

  • Amputation
  • Duck shooting--Mississippi River

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