Related Records

1. A news article recounting the life and achievements of Charles S. "Cap" Smith as he turns 80 years old. 1962 - The article includes details of Smith's long military career (WWI,WWII, Korean War, US Coast Guard) and involvement in local organizations, businesses and politics.

   9/1962

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Charles "Bud" Smith Jr. 1991 interview about the Smith family's long history in Manitowish Waters. 1915-1991 - The original Smith property was on Manitowish and Little Star Lakes. They continue to own Olivida on the northwest shore of Manitowish Lake.

   10/23/1991

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Charles "Bud" Smith Jr. talks about the Smith family's history at their Olivida compound on Manitowish Lake. He shares many wonderful, and funny, family stories from over the years. 1915-1986 - Bud recorded these memories for his daughters, Ginny and Elizabeth. His recollections include what summer life was like in this area in the 1910s through the 1980s.

   August 1986

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Charles "Cap" Smith family pictures of a 3 day canoe trip down the Manitowish and Flambeau Rivers to Park Falls, WI. 1927 - The dam in Springstead was built ca 1925 so the Flambeau Flowage was continuing to flood in 1927. The images show the canoes paddling through flooded high ground with trees. Included in the record are excerpts from Charles "Bud" Smith Jr.'s recollections of this trip.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Farming on the Charles "Cap" Smith property on Manitowish and Little Star Lakes. ca 1918-1925 - Included in the record are Bud Smith's recollections about the farm animals kept on the property in the early days.

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Pictures relating to an oral history interview with Jeannette Smith Davis. June 2023 - Jeanette's grandfather bought property on Manitowish Lake in 1917 and it remains in the family to date. Copy & paste the link to listen to her interview posted to the MWHS YouTube channel.

   Record Type: Photo