Related Records

1. Don & Jan Rayala reflect on living in Manitowish Waters, community service and being cranberry growers Early 1900s-2018 - The interview covers early rustic life, Dr. Kate health care, polio diagnosis, schools, cranberry farming and area businesses and families.

   10/2/2018

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. "Early Cranberry Life in Manitowish Waters" - transcript of interview with John and Barbara McFarland 2/24/2015 - John's parents, John "Mac" and June, were two of the cranberry pioneers establishing cranberry marshes in MW in the mid 1940s. John and Barbara became sole owners in 1976 and then sold the property to Northland Cranberry Co. in 1996.

   2015

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Folsom Cranberry Farm 1947-1967 - Orginal cranberry growers and images of harvests at Folsom's cranberry marsh.

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. History of the Manitowish Waters cranberry farms by 3rd generation grower Michael Bartling. 1898-2022 - Includes a history of the property where the original cranberry marshes were built as well as a discussion about cranberry plants, why they grow in MW, where the farms are located, who the agricultural pioneers were, when they arrived (1946) and the transition of ownership over the years.

   2022

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Lillian and Charles Rayala Sr. family photos. 1934- ca early 1940s - Lillian & Charles wedding photo-Ironwood, MI 1934. Charles was born in 1911. They had 9 children: Charles II, Donald, Audrey, Mike, Jerry, Martin, Caroline, Bonnie and Tari. Dr. Kate delivered Don, Audrey, Mike, Jerry and Martin in their cabin/home on the County Line. Picture 2 at their home L to R: Sitting-Don, Audrey, Mary Naegele, Mike; Standing- Charles II, Alfred Naegele, Lillian. Picture 3 L to R: Sitting- Audrey, Don, Mary (Girlie) Nagel, Mike; Standing-Lillian, Charles II dog named Mo.

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Nissila family photo at Andrew and Miina's home on Rest Lake (current addrress 13824 Ilg Road). ca 1941-1943 - Back row: 2 friends, Vienna Ruha Seppala, Toivo Ruha, Sam Nissila Front row ?, Lillian Nissila Rayala, Mike Rayala, Don Rayala (with hat), Audrey Rayala, Andrew and Miina Nissila. The propery in the background is Murhpy's point, 6014 Zephyr Point Lane (formerly Corson's). Arvid Seppala was a mason; he built the seawall around that entire bay and point on Rest Lake.

   Record Type: Photo