Related Records

1. 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

   
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

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. 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

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. 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

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. 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

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. 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

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Spider Lake School. 1915 - This school opened in 1915 with a handful of students. It's student population grew through 1930. The schoolhouse was located on Deer Park Road and often referred to as the Deer Park School.

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Spider Lake School ca 1920s - The schoolhouse was located on Deer Park Road and often referred to as the Deer Park School. The first teacher was Albina Dulic Sleight.

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. 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

   
10. 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