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1. LaFave family history on Island Lake as reported in a series of three newspaper articles. The articles cover the time period 1860-2007 and reflect on early resort and pioneer days. 1897-2007 - LaFave family history on Island Lake and Island Lake Resort in Manitowish Waters (1897-1967) as reported in a series of three 2007 articles in the Lakeland Times newspaper. The information for the series is drawn from resort brochures, "My Memories of Yesteryear-Life on Island Lake in the Early Days" written by Abe LaFave's son, John, as well as interviews with Abe's granddaughters Olive Johnson and Suzie Bauer. The articles cover the time period from 1860-2007 including John LaFave's reminiscence of the early pioneer and resort days.

   2007

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. "The Big Island on Island Lake" by Kay Krans 1888- 2023 - In addition to delineating the ownership history of the "Main Island", the article also shares what island life was like for the LaFave family, the caretakers of this property over the years and the changes made.

   6/2023

   Record Type: Archive