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Merlinda Schleiter Papers, 1917-1929 MISC MSS 196

Merlinda Schleiter Papers, 1917-1929

MISC MSS 196

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

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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)

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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

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