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Merlinda Schleiter Papers, 1917-1929
MISC MSS 196
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- The Merlinda Schleiter papers include materials relating to the World War I homefront (as experienced in La Crosse, Wisconsin), and to Schleiter's work with food conservation and liberty bonds. A fabric armband with the words "Council of Defense" and a Victory Liberty Loan medal are included, as are some materials from the La Crosse Community Council (latter materials date from the 1920s).
- Collection Title
- Merlinda Schleiter Papers
- Date of Materials
- 1917-1929
- Creator
- Schleiter, Merlinda
- Call Number
- MISC MSS 196
- Amount
- 0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Box
- 22
- Folder
- 3
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Merlinda Schleiter Papers, MISC MSS 196, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
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 Linda Schleiter Sherwood (Accession no. 2005.004)
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- La Crosse Community Council (Wis.).
Geographic Name(s)
- La Crosse (Wis.)--History
- La Crosse (Wis.)--Social conditions
Personal Name(s)
- Schleiter, Merlinda
Subject(s)
- World War, 1914-1918--Wisconsin--La Crosse