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.

   Record Type: Photo

   
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

   Record Type: Archive

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

   2/2023

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. 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.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. 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

   Record Type: Library

   
6. 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.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. 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.

   Record Type: Photo

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

   1950

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Newspaper ad for live music and dancing at Koerner's Spider Lake Resort Auditorium. 8/24/1950 - The entertainment includes local musicians Art Elz and his Orchestra as well as the Kitchen Band. Special all male revue "His is Hers" to cap the evening.

   8/22/1950

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. Newspaper advertisement for a picnic dinner at Virgin Forest Park. 5/6/1928 - Ironwood Daily Globe 5/3/1928

    5/3/1928

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. 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.

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. "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

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Robert Loveless: The Northwoods Jack of All Trades by Kay Krans 1891-1949 - The article recounts Loveless' life in the Manitowish Waters area including his many entrepreneurial pursuits. Learn about his Virgin Forest Park dance pavilion on Alder Lake during the Roaring 1920s and Prohibition.

    2/2021

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. The Highland Club and The Fabulous Penguins by Frank Dileonardi 1981-2005 - Gary Ruschmeyer and wife Mary Sue established The Highland Club in 1981. Gary had played piano locally for many years and wanted a place of his own to provide great entertainment with his bands.

    2/2023

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. The Rhythm Queens ca 1960s - A band comprised of Anna May LaPorte on the fiddle/violin, Geradine (Gerry) Andrews on the piano and Phylis Andrews on the drums. They played at various establishments and events around the area, often encouraging audience participation with the gut bucket, swamp fiddle, washboard or spoons.

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. The Rhythm Queens ca 1960s - A band comprised of Anna May LaPorte on the fiddle/violin, Geraldine (Gerry) Andrews on the piano and Phylis Andrews on the drums. They played at various establishments and events around the area, often encouraging audience participation with the gut bucket, swamp fiddle, washboard or spoons.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Ticket to Midnight Luncheon at Virgin Forest Park Pavilion dance hall- Alder Lake. 8/25/1928 - Dance hall owned by Robert Loveless on his resort property Virgin Forest Park.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Virgin Forest Park Dance Pavilion 1924 - Loveless Photo collection Virgin Forest Park Pavilion interior - shows stage with piano, tables on the right of the photo. On a duplicate of this photo a handwritten caption is printed on the bottom. It reads "Alright lets have a tune 1924"

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Virgin Forest Park Pavilion 1924 - Loveless Photo Collection Pavilion - interior tables and bar visible (No caption by Ella except for the year 1924)

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Virgin Forest Park Pavilion 1924-1935 - Interior of Robert Loveless' Virgin Forest Pavilion and dance hall. The building was 52' x 116'.

    Record Type: Photo