Related Records

1. Accomplished violinist, Manitowish resident, Anna May LaPorte. 1922- ca 1980s - Anna May was educated and trained on the violin. She lived in Texas, Memphis and Milwaukee before moving to northern Wisconsin. She performed around the area and played in a band called the Rhythm Queen with sisters Geraldine and Phylis Andrews. The sign on the parade float says "Kitchen Band" although this band was a different Manitowish Waters group. The float was sponsored by the Greenhouse in Manitowish owned Ralph & Mabel Gaulke. Their son Harlan is pictured sitting next to Anna Mae.

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2. A Midsummer Night's Dream- an article by Kay Krans about the history of the annual bluegrass festival at Cozy Cove. 1988-2023 - Jerry Florian purchased the Cozy Cove in 1988 and established the annual Midsummer Bluegrass festival featuring top musicians.

   2/2023

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3. Barber Shop Music Songbook from the Oval Bar at Koerner's Spider Lake Resort 1946-1952 - The Oval Bar sponsored a sing-a-long "nite".

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4. Johnny Paul Quintet performing at Deer Park Lodge 1960 - The band of young Milwaukee area musicians spent the summer of 1960 performing at Epstien's Deer Park Lodge and Eagle Waters Resort in Eagle River. Kay Krans interviewed band member Bob Schmidt in 2023 and wrote the article included here. Eagle Waters Resort (Eagle River, WI) was owned by Ruth Epstein's parents, Morris and Elizabeth Holzman, former owners of Deer Park Lodge.

   1960

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5. Live From Virgin Forest Park! by Kay Krans 1923-1940 - An article about the dance pavilion, Virgin Forest Park, on Alder Lake.

   2/2023

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6. Manitowish Waters "German" Kitchen Band 1949 - L to R: Alice Crawford, Eve Ratliff, Toni Dalle Ave, Dolly Tirpe, Helen McElrone, Emma Brikowski. Taken in front of the Manitowish Waters Grade School.

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7. 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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8. Manitowish Waters Kitchen Band 1950 - Organized by Florence Daniels, this group of women used kitchen and household items as musical instruments in their band.The only musical instruments used were a piano (played by Dolly Tirpe) or a squeeze box. The band played all over northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan and were featured at many local events.

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9. Manitowish Waters Kitchen Band ca late 1940s-1950s - Organized by Florence Daniels, this group of women used kitchen and household items as musical instruments in their band.The only musical instruments used were a piano (played by Dolly Tirpe) or a squeeze box. The band played all over northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan and were featured at many local events.

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10. 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

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11. Musicians of Manitowish: Geraldine Andrews 1900s-1960s - Gerry was active in music and art education in area schools as well as the community. She organized, participated in and directed many groups and programs.

    2/2023

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12. Musicians of Manitowish: Paul Lange 1913-1954 - An article about Paul Lange's musicianship, resort, community involvement and encounter with Baby Face Nelson.

    2/2023

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13. Musicians of Manitowish: Phyllis Andrews 1916- ca 1960s - Phyllis was a school teacher and musician. She was active in civic organizations, owned Sunset Lodge on Manitowish Lake and was the Manitowish, WI postmistress.

    2/2023

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14. Musicians of Manitowish: The Koerner family 1913-1941 - The Koerner family was part of the area music scene since 1913. Their resort was a regular venue for live entertainment. The family was quite musical.

    2/2023

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15. News clippings about the Manitowish Waters Kitchen Band 1950s - News articles about the bands performances, practice and fundraiser.

    1950

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16. News clippings about the performances by the women's singing group The Pine Tones. ca 1970s - This group of women were from the North Lakeland and Vilas County area. The preformed at many different area functions. The group was known by different names, The Pine Tones, Winchester Pine Tones or the Nicolet Pine Tones. Anita Bolek of Winchester was one of the group organizers.

    ca 1970s

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17. Newspaper advertisements for Virgin Forest Park dance pavilion. 7/9/1924 - 6/2/1927 - Ads in the Ironwood Daily Globe for Robert Loveless' Virgin Forest Park dance pavilion.

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18. "of Queens and Corn, Fun at Voss' " by Ruth Gardner ca 1960 - An article about music and fun summer times at Voss' resort. Learn about the local group The Rhythm Queens, aluminum can noise makers and the best way to roast corn on the cob.

    5/2021

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19. Poster for the 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival held at Jerry Florian's Cozy Cove Tavern. July 1996 - Billed as "Midsummer in the Northwoods" always the held the last weekend in July. This poster was signed by performer Benny Martin.

    1996

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20. "Stone Lake and the Belter/Beaumont Island" by Jody Miller 1904-2023 - The history of the Belter/Beaumont island ownership and the tavern and resort days.

    6/2023

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