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Title |
History of Manitowish Waters narrative from 1965-1972 Chamber of Commerce guides and an updated page 3 published in the 1973-78 guides. |
Scope & Content |
Written by historian Michael Dunn III, this narrative covers the area's history from the Ojibwe inhabitants to fur trading, logging, railroads, establishment of the Town and services, development of tourism, resorts, recreation, schools, retail and manufacturing, all in 3 pages! Also attached is page 3 from 1979-1986 published narrative with added images of the airport and Fire Department. |
Date |
1965-1986 |
Relation |
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Source |
Collected or Produced by Staff |
Collection |
Chamber of Commerce Collection |
Catalog Number |
2024.001.006 |
Object Name |
Narrative |
Search Terms |
1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1950s 1940s Early history early pioneers Early Residents early settlers Ojibwe resorts fur trading Cemetery Logging water levels Railroads Depot lumber companies Farming agriculture Churches Government Retail shop Manufacturing School Airport Fire Company Fire Department Souix wild rice American Plan Resort A Look Back history railroad |
People |
Dunn, Michael III LaFave, Abe Devine, Daniel Sr. Vance, Peter Loveless, Robert Loveless, Marvin McKinney, James |
Subjects |
Indigenous peoples Logging Railroads Municipal government School Dams Resorts Tourism |