Related Records

1. 8th grade graduation- Manitowish Waters Grade School. 1957 - The six graduates were: Kathy Burich, Roy Jacobson, Ann McFarland, Linda (or Judith?) Nysti, Jerry Rayala and Jim Tirpe

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2. A Love of Art or The Art of Love? by Frank DiLeonardi - Barbara and John McFarland's life long journey of creating and sharing their art and the joy of belonging to a community of local artists.

   March 2024

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. "Early Cranberry Life in Manitowish Waters" - transcript of interview with John and Barbara McFarland 2/24/2015 - John's parents, John "Mac" and June, were two of the cranberry pioneers establishing cranberry marshes in MW in the mid 1940s. John and Barbara became sole owners in 1976 and then sold the property to Northland Cranberry Co. in 1996.

   2015

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Growing Up on Alder Lake by Ella Loveless Kassien 1872-1942 - A narrative written by Ella Loveless Kassien discussing the life of her father, Robert (Bob) Loveless.The narrative covers his time in Manitowish Waters including his sawmill, Virgin Forest Park and store along Highway 10. It reveals what life was like for early settlers in this area. Ella also shares memories of growing up on Alder Lake with her siblings.

   8/29/1999

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Manitowish Waters Grade School ca mid 1930s - This school was built in 1933. In this photo are Lillian Nissial Rayala, Calvin LaPorte and Emil Wanatka, Jr.

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6. Manitowish Waters Grade School Classes 6, 7, & 8 ca 1950

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7. Manitowish Waters Grade School, playground and dance. ca 1950s - Alice Crawford is leading the conga line at the upper class dance in the basement auditorium.

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8. Manitowish Waters School grades 6th -8th 1968-1969 school year - Front row (L to R): Chris McFarland, Ron Sleight, Gary Strebe, ? 2nd Row: Gigi Mussatti, Susan Indermuehle, Patti Michaelis, Sharlene Spencer, Stacy Donahoe, Casey Cowles and Mr.Wally Engel 3rd Row: Janet Roemer, Mike Sleight, Mary Ellen Wanatka, Art Brunner, Mimi Johnson, Tom Clare and Denise Dietz Back Row: Tim Trapp, Becky Bartling, Kim Spargur, Paul Warnier, Tim McElrone, ?, Peggy Kelly, Polly Bruette

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9. Short history of Manitowish Waters published in the 1999-2000 Chamber of Commerce guides. 1600-1906 - Written by Michael Dunn III, the topics covered in this one page narrative are the Ojibwe, surveyors, logging and early pioneers. New from previous years' narrative is the addition of several images from the 1910s-1950s.

   1999 - 2000

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. Transcript of 2016 interview with John Hanson reflecting on growing up in Manitowish Waters and his family's history here. early 1900s-early 2000s - John discusses school, recreation and childhood "mischief"; area businesses and families; origins of the Manitowish Waters Boat Club and Skiing Skeeters; and resort life and population before and after 1970

    2016

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. 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