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1. Article about the history of Beaumont's (aka Belter's) Island Resort and tavern on Stone Lake. 1904-1960 - The island was best know for the tavern where there was plenty of entertainment. Customers needed to ring the bell for the launch to pick them up from the mainland. Previous owners were Ed McGuire (1904), a boys camp, Koerner's, Doriots (Cedar Lake Lodge- ca 1916), and Hungers Cedar Lodge Resort (ca 1926-1931).

   2009

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Article about the history of Beaumont's (aka Belter's) Island Resort and tavern on Stone Lake. 1904-1960 - The island was best know for the tavern where there was plenty of entertainment. Customers needed to ring the bell for the launch to pick them up from the mainland. Previous owners were Ed McGuire (1904), a boys camp, Koerner's, Doriots (Cedar Lake Lodge- ca 1916), and Hungers Cedar Lodge Resort (ca 1926-1931).

   2009

   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. 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

   
5. 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

   
6. 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

   
7. The Rhythm Queens performing at Voss' Birchwood Lodge - Anna May LaPorte (violin), Geraldine "Gerry Andrews (piano) and sister Phyliss Andrews (drums).

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Virgin Forest Park-a place to come and enjoy music, picnics and have a good time. 1927 - The "park" was 204 acres with about 2 million board feet of virgin pine trees.The large log paneled building was decorated with deer heads, horns and birds. As guests arrived, they may have been met by Billy and Lucy- two resident bears.

   9/10/1927

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. 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