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1. Deer harvest displayed at Chuck's Bar in Manitowish, WI 1946 - John Siewert- far left; Joe Startz back row directly under the post corbel

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2. Deer hunting season at the LaPorte logging camp on the Manitowish River, Iron County. ca 1910 - Harvested deer draped over the log skidding wagon.

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3. Deer Hunting season at the Nutter home in Manitowish WI ca 1950 - Back row: L to R- Del Burns, John Nutter, Gaylord Thompson Front row: L to R- Patrick, Jim and Jack Burns and ?

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4. George LaPorte with tame deer at Theisen's Twin Pine ca 1940s - Theisen's fed the deer behind the tavern at resort.

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5. Halomae Riddle Sexton with one of her pet deer on Rest Lake. She inherited the property from her grandfather, Scout Younger. ca 1945 - Halomae was one of the first reporters for the Lakeland Times newspaper in Minocqua, WI. She was in Mensa. Married John Schneider, stayed on Rest Lake, had wild pets ( a mole named Wilber), was a close friend of Audrey Voss Dickerson's. mid 1940's

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6. History of Manitowish Waters page from 1936 Chamber of Commerce booklet - Historical account of Peter Vance's journey to this area in 1884. Included are some of Vance's recollections. Author of this narrative is unknown.

   1936

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7. "How Fur is Caught" 1894. A 5 part series chronicling fur trapping with Fay Buck in the Circle Lily and Turtle Lake areas. - A series of articles written by E. Hough for Forest and Stream, a weekly New York publication, titled "How Fur is Caught". The articles detail Hough's February 1894 journey accompanying pioneer and trapper Fay Buck running his fur trapping line in the Circle Lily and Turtle Lake areas. The last article includes his tales of joining Joe Blair of Plum Lake on the running of his trap line.

   Hunting and Trapping

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8. Hunting camp. ca 1930s - Typical deer camp. Unknown location or people. Old lever action gun shown. Venison was the meat supply for the winter for early residents.

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9. Images of the people and animal mascots at CCC Camp Mercer 1934-1937 - Photos from camp enrollee Elmer Hinke collection.

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10. I Saw Conservation Grow by Harry Kozel (1951) ca 1890-1935 - Kozel interviews Iron County "oldtimers" for their thoughts, recollections and reflections on conservation needs and efforts after the cut-over logging period. They discuss forest fires and prevention, deer populations and hunting, and fishing and stocking of lakes.

    1951

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11. Koehler's Pine Air Inn 1955-1972 - Formerly the Veterans Inn. Owned by Ted and Clara Koehler. Also known as Koehler's Lounge & Motel. The bar had large picture windows behind the bar to watch the deer coming into the feeders. Albino deer were often seen. Current location 14202 Tower Road

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12. Louis and Clara Laffin documents. Includes clippings of Louie's hunting interests, community activities, family and obituaries.

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13. Loveless - Deer - 1930 - Loveless Photo collection Dead deer with tongue sticking out hanging from a beam. "The buck that charged and nearly got Hank. Hank killed him his first buck - 1930"

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14. Loveless - Deer Antlers - 1930 - Loveless Photo collection Dead deer lying in the snow, it's head is propped up on a box to show the antlers. "Look at that set of hors. Thats Hanks first buck - 1930"

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15. "My Memories of Yesteryear: Life on Island Lake- In the Early Years" by John LaFave 1901-1973 - Anecdotes and short tales by John, son of Abe and Sarah LaFave, early pioneers in the Northwoods. Also linked is a slightly different version of these recollections titled "Stories from Island Lake" by Jack(John) and brother Charley LaFave as well as a collection of Gumps comic strips by Sidney Smith based on his experiences as a guest at LaFave's Island Lake Resort.

    1970

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16. postcard - Papoose Lodge - fawn - Postcard of Papoose Lodge - Manitowish Wisc. - man kneeling next to fawn

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17. Ruth Voss and Mrs. Bauer with a pet deer - Voss Photos

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18. Tess & Phil Tennies with pet deer named "Rudy" ca 1960s - Rudy grew up to be a fine buck.

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19. Wagner's Fireside Resort - A view of the cabins through the woods. Located on Highway 51 South, near Wildwood Road. Also had a restaurant and deer farm at this location.

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20. Wagner's Fireside Resort and Deer Farm 1960 - A stop on Willy and Annette Ruef's honeymoon car tour of Wisconsin. Pictures from their son Bill, owner of Some Nerve Brewing, Manitowish Waters.

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