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1. Charley & Inez Pea's 1997 interview with Joyce Laabs of the Lakeland Times 1961-1979 - The Pea's purchased the Win-Mar tavern and seven cabins from the "Win-Mar girls" (Winnie Young and Marie Zimmerman) in 1961. By 1964 they changed the name to The Pea Patch.They sold the tavern in 1978 and by 1979 they also sold all but one of the cabins. In 1998 they sold the one remaining cabin and their home on Vance Lake to moved to Mississippi.

   1997

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Musicians of Manitowish: Anna May LaPorte 1907-1950s - Anna May was a professionally trained violinist. After moving to Manitowish she continued entertaining at many venues in the area.

   2/2023

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Raymond "Blackie" Schwartz recounts being hired as a fishing guide for Al Capone. 1939-1943 - Schwartz lived and guided in the Mercer, WI area where Capone and brother Ralph had a home.

   1/12/1995

   Record Type: Archive