Related Records

1. Barber-Greene family and summer residence on Stone Lake. 1920s - Pictures of the Lodge, Stone Lake, fishing and the family. Obituaries for Harry H and Blanche are included

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. Fishing pictures from the Charles "Cap" Smith family's photo albums. ca 1920s - Shore lunch pictures included. Location most likely on the Manitowish chain.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. "Fish Tales" by Ruth Gardner - Ruthie relates how fishing guides became an integral part of early Northwoods history recalling some of her favorite characters.

   4/2020

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Miss Wisconsin pageant contestants visit Manitowish Waters June 1951 - The contestants were treated to fishing, shore lunches, s'mores, dinners and a fun pageant event at Koerner's auditorium.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Newspaper articles referencing famous fishing guide Bazil DeCoteau. 1923 and 1950

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Outers' Book- Recreation article about fishing on Island Lake. August 1918 - This is the last of the author's five articles about fishing the Manitowish chain. He discusses the lake structure and goes into depth about the Manitowish river and Boulder Bay. LaFave's Island Lake Resort is referenced.

   Fishing Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
7. Outers' Book- Recreation article about fishing on Spider Lake. June 1918 - This is the third of the author's five articles about fishing the Manitowish chain. He discusses the lake structure, where to fish and places to stay.

   Fishing Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
8. Outers Book- Recreation article discussing fishing in Dam, Sturgeon and Benson Lakes. May 1918 - This is a second article written by Mr. Potter describing fishing on the Manitowish Waters chain. He aims to "furnish accurate, dependable information concerning the fishing grounds in (Dam, Sturgeon and Benson) lakes for the benefit of the anglers who would like to fish them but cannot afford to employ guides"

   Fishing Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
9. Pictures showing a group of men going out on a hunting and fishing trip ca 1920s - From the Charles "Cap" Smith family albums.

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. "Remembering a Special Guide" by JoAnn Brunner Miller. - Jody recounts her Brunner family history as part of the fishing guide tradition in the Northwoods.

    4/2020

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Snell's Tackle Box 1958-1972 - Owned by Earl & Evie Snell. Current address is 5678 US Highway 51.

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. The Tackle Box- home of Kimmel's "Ketchum" Bait 1948-1958 - Owned by Lloyd and Hazel Kimmel. Current address is 5678 US Highway 51.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Wisconsin Beauty Pageant Contestants visit Manitowish Waters June 1950 - As a prize for winning city competitions, the MW Chamber of Commerce awarded these six contestants a one week vacation experiencing the Northwoods.

    Record Type: Photo