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1. Brochure from "Meet the Spirits" cemetery walk event. 8/28/024 - A living history event sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Historical Society at Pine Lawn Cemetery. Biographies of seven local pioneers were researched and portrayed by family or community members. Eighty five people attended the event. The brochure has a brief history of the Town and Pine Lawn Cemetery in addition to a biographical summary of each pioneer.

   8/28/2024

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2. Dedication speech given by Kay Krans at the unveiling of the historical roadside marker in Manitowish Waters on August 24, 2024. - Her speech tells the story of the FBI raid on Little Bohemia Lodge on April 22,1934 in an attempt to capture the Dillinger gang hiding out there. The historic marker commemorates the individuals wounded and killed by the gang as they made their escape.

   August 24, 2024

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3. Manitowish Waters Historical Society Newsletters 2018-2021 - Published tri-annually 11/2018- Archaeology Best Practices; 3/2019- Hikes and Tree Blazes; 6/2019- Early Water Transportation; 11/2019- Early Settlers; 3/2020- Bygone Winter Activities; 6/2020- Fish Tales; 11/2020- MW Government & Politics; 3/2021- Roaring 1920s; 6/2021- Summertime in MW; 11/2021- Wild Rice

   MWHS Newsletters

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4. Manitowish Waters Historical Society newsletters 2022-2023 - Published tri-annually. March 2022 Original resorts June 2022 The Dump and bear watching November 2022 Tradition of Hunting March 2023 Music in the Northwoods June 2023 Islands on the MW Chain November 2023 Honoring our Veterans

   MWHS Newsletters

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5. Manitowish Waters Historical Society newsletters 2024 - Published tri-annually. March 2024 newsletter- Art in the Northwoods June 2024 newsletter- History of the Rest Lake Dam November 2024 newsletter- History of MW Cranberry Marshes & Growers

   MWHS Newsletters

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6. Manitowish Waters Historical Society newsletters 2025 - Published tri-annually. March 2025 publication was on Railroads and impact on MW area; June 2025 publication features the NHAL state forest and conservation efforts by forest rangers, CCC and YCC. November 2025 newsletter compares 'Then and Now" pictures of popular spots and businesses around town as well as MWHS events from the summer of 2025.

   MWHS Newsletters

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7. Photos, program, speech and television coverage from the dedication ceremony of the historic roadside marker in Manitowish Waters. 8/24/2024 - The marker commemorates the individuals wounded or killed in the FBI raid at Little Bohemia Lodge in an attempt to capture the Dillinger gang on April 22,1934. Included in the record are links to the dedication speech, given by Kay Krans, detailing the story of the raid and a feature piece done by WSAW- Channel 7 Wausau,WI. Photo #1: Left to right- Rob Swearingen- State Assemblyman, John Hanson, Kay Krans, Michael Hensle, Mary Felzkowski, Scott Mahlock, Nancy Savage and Fritz Heimdahl. (See attached program for the organizations each individual represents). Twenty five FBI agents from across the country were in attendance. A reception was held at Little Bohemia following the ceremony, which was attended by 165 people.

   Click here to read Kay's speech detailing the story of the raid.

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8. Vilas County News Review article about the Northern Wisconsin Heritage Council and area historical societies beginning to use the Clio digital tours app to share local history. 10/22/2025 - MWHS historian Jim Bokern was instrumental in bringing awareness to this application,and also writing many of the entries and assisting area historical societies how to use the app.

   10/22/2025

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9. Wisconsin Historical Society roadside marker unveiled in Manitowish Waters. 8/24/2024. - The marker memorializes the individuals, FBI and civilians who were wounded or killed in the famous raid and attempted capture of the Dillinger gang at Little Bohemia Lodge in Spider Lake, WI (now Manitowish Waters). The marker is located in the parking lot of the Manitowish Waters Community Center-5733 Highway 51. It was sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, Wisconsin Historical Society, Town of Manitowish Waters and the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.

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