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1. Generations of Ilg's prospered in Manitowish Waters By Jean Rein for the Lakeland Times 6/22/1999 - An article talking about the long history of the Ilg family and their resort on Rest Lake as Joe Ilg, Jr., the last family member living on the property, prepares move to Washington State.

   6/22/1999

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2. Local historian Kay Krans' narrative about the early history of Spider Lake School (1915) and Rest Lake School (1924) in Manitowish Waters. 1915-1926 - This article discusses the first local schools in the context of the history and operation of one room schools across the state of Wisconsin.

   03/2020

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3. Phyliss Andrews- marries Carl Christensen 1924, divorces in 1935; elected Vice President of 4th Class post offices by national association 1965 - Phyliss was a long time Manitowish resident- a teacher at both the Rest Lake and Manitowish schools, the postmistress at the Manitowish PO, a local musician and owner of Sunset Lodge on Manitowish Lake.

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4. The Gleam (Manitowish School newspaper) pg 5- A club is formed to better the interests of the school. 1925 - The Wisconsin Club's purpose is to fulfill the interest of the school. Also reported in news of John Nutter improving his farm on the Manitowish River and named Rest Haven and on May 1 the Manitowish School played the Rest Lake School in a volleyball match.

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5. The Schools in Manitowish Waters as presented by Marie Pepowski, Town Treasurer in 1966. Late 1800s - mid 1960s - Mrs. Pepowski discusses the progression of school options for area children, including the different school locations and teachers including colorful tales of how some children were transported.

   3/1/1966

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6. The Schools in Manitowish Waters as presented by Marie Pepowski, Town Treasurer in 1966. Late 1800s - mid 1960s - Mrs. Pepowski discusses the progression of school options for area children, including the different school locations and teachers including colorful tales of how some children were transported.

   3/1/1966

   Record Type: Archive