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. An historical account of Joan Jefferson Ward Blust, MW resident from 1991-2001, as a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II, written by her daughter Debbie McArdle. 1943-1944 - Joan worked on B-29 fuselages at Bell Aircraft Corporation (aka Bell Bomber), Marietta, GA. Included is a brief history of the family roots in Hackley (Phelps), WI. Joan still has family living in Manitowish Waters-2023

   11/2023

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Brunner's Adventure of a Lifetime 1943-1949 - An article written by Ann Brunner's daughter, JoAnne Miller, about Ann;s World War II service in the U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve, aka SPARS.

   10/2023

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. 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

   
5. Charley Pea talks about his naval service in World War II-- seeing Pearl Harbor after the attack and surviving the sinking of the USS Lexington at the Battle of the Coral Sea. 1941 - Newspaper article and informal interview was by reporter Del Cryer of The Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) while on a fishing trip to the area. Included is a brief mention of stopping at Little Bohemia.

   7/7/1975

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Collection of newspaper clippings about Volodymr Holubiw being the honored 250,000th DP (displaced person) to immigrate to the US. July 1951 - Holubiw, a Polish-Ukrainian, was sponsored by Frank Grahl, Grahl Mink Farm near Bakken Road, where he was employed. DP Act of 1948 authorized the admission of certain European World War II refugees for permanent residence.One clipping talks about Volodymr and his wife's time in a Nazi labor camp.

   7/1951

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Crew member Les Jacobson on the USS Wakefield. April 1946 - The USS Wakefield transported troops during World War II. It was decommissioned in May 1946.

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8. History of the Circle Lily Lodge property on the Manitowish River. 1930-2022 - Also known as Wayside Inn, Hawk's Nest Outfitters and River's Edge Outfitters. Written by Kay Krans for the MWHS web page and the March 2022 newsletter.

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Loveless - Ray LaFave -1945 - Loveless Photo collection Man in military uniform sticking out his tongue, holding a cigarette, trees in the background. Uniform is WWII Army (infantry). Two dashes on sleeve show 1 yr overseas service (6 mo each). Combat Infantry Badge above ribbon bar shows he saw combat. Thin rope around his right shoulder possibly for a whistle (it is NOT a braided aiguillettes). "Ray LaFave in 1945"

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10. Richard "Dick" Sleight was in flight training school in the Army during World War II. ca 1943 - Dick trained at Maxwell Field, Alabama and Dorr Field in Florida.

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11. Robert W. Spargur (far left)- pilot with WWII B17 crew ca 1940s - Robert was the son-in-law of Ted and Florence Daniels.

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12. Transcript of 2017 interview with Darla Poiron about spending summers in Manitowish Waters and her family's Flying P Riding Academy. 1950-1980 - Darla discusses her family's history, connection to the MW airport and aviation, the MW Grade School and all the social connections she made through the riding stables.

    9/5/2017

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Trueflight Manufacturing Co. Newsletter 2022 - Trueflight founder Benji Roemer dies from Covid-19 complications in October 2022. This newsletter includes his obituary and the history of Trueflight Mfg.

    2022

    Record Type: Archive