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1. Andrews Family, Manitowish, WI ca 1900 - Alexander Ramsey Andrews was born in Eau Claire, WI 1871 and died in a hotel fire in Hurley,WI in 1912. He and wife Emma had 3 children, Phyliss, Geraldine and Gordon. Emma and Phyliss were long time postmistresses at the Manitowish Post Office, where they lived. Geraldine and Phyliss were popular local musicians. Phyliss also owned Sunset Lodge on Manitowish Lake.

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2. Historian Michael Dunn's narrative on the evolution of 1936 Manitowish Waters resorts, taverns and restaurants to 2005. - This document was attached to his 1936 Chamber of Commerce guide.

   2005

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3. Local historian Kay Krans' narrative about the early history of Spider Lake School (1915) and Rest Lake School (1924) in Manitowish Waters. 1915-1926 - This article discusses the first local schools in the context of the history and operation of one room schools across the state of Wisconsin.

   03/2020

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4. Mrs. Emma Andrews tells of Early Days 11/1962 - Emma celebrated her 97th birthday. Many local residents attended. She recounted what the Manitowish area was like in the early days. At the time Mercer did not exist and the logging industry was large. She watched logs sluice through the rivers followed by a wanigan (floating cook shanty). Includes her 1965 obituary.

   11/9/1962

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5. Musicians of Manitowish: Geraldine Andrews 1900s-1960s - Gerry was active in music and art education in area schools as well as the community. She organized, participated in and directed many groups and programs.

   2/2023

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6. Musicians of Manitowish: Phyllis Andrews 1916- ca 1960s - Phyllis was a school teacher and musician. She was active in civic organizations, owned Sunset Lodge on Manitowish Lake and was the Manitowish, WI postmistress.

   2/2023

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7. Phyliss Andrews- marries Carl J.Christensen 1924, divorces in 1935; elected Vice President of 4th Class post offices by national association 1965 - Phyliss was a long time Manitowish resident- a teacher at both the Rest Lake and Manitowish schools, the postmistress at the Manitowish PO, a local musician and owner of Sunset Lodge on Manitowish Lake. Carl John Christensen is not the same person as Carl Christensen, town constable, Dillinger shoot-out victim.

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8. R.A. Andrews family and friends having a picnic in Manitowish, WI ca 1910 - See image 2 for identification of people in the picture.

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9. Spider Lake School ca 1920s - The schoolhouse was located on Deer Park Road and often referred to as the Deer Park School. The first teacher was Albina Dulic Sleight. This buildig was moved from Buswell after most of the lumber mill town bruned down in 1910.

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10. Sunset Lodge on Manitowish Lake ca 1930s-1960 - The resort was owned by Phyliss Andrews. She was also the postmistress in Manitowish, a teacher and a musician.

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11. Sunset Lodge on Manitowish Lake. ca 1930s- ca 1964 - Owned by Phyliss Andrews of Manitowish, WI. See attached 2005 note from historian Michael Dunn.

    ca 1930s-1964

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12. The Rhythm Queens performing at Voss' Birchwood Lodge - Anna May LaPorte (violin), Geraldine "Gerry Andrews (piano) and sister Phyliss Andrews (drums).

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