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La Crosse County Historical Society discovers, collects, preserves, and shares the history of La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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  1. Bag, Doctor's - 1982.044.11

    WWI Red Cross medical bag for a medical kit, brown fabric, flat sheet with pockets that folds together. Top side of the bag has 4 gold colored metal holes and a tag with a red cross on a white background and words that read "La Crosse, Wis". Top side also has the words "Elmer G. W. Thiel" written across it. Middle section of the bag has a large pocket with a red cross sewn onto the front of it. Bottom section of the bag has two pockets. The outsi...

    Record Type: Object

    Bag, Doctor's
  2. Bayonet, Knife - 2017.053.07

    World War I German M1898 short bayonet with a metal sheath, two small profiles at base of knife--one crowned figure and one helmeted, the grip is made from two halves of wood.

    Record Type: Object

    Bayonet, Knife
  3. Blanket - 1982.065.01

    World War I Army blanket, olive green wool, large stamp in middle, "US," rather faint. Two selvedge ends and two with blanket stitch finish.

    Record Type: Object

    Blanket
  4. Boot - 1982.044.05

    Brown leather WWI Pershing boots. Tied open tab with 7 metal eyelet pairs. Stacked heel and the toe has a metal trimming on the bottom and the soles from the toe around to the heel have 6 rows of metal cleats. 1 metal rivet on each side of the shoe. 7 1/2 EE eched on the bottom center of both boots. Above is etched what appears to be No. 14M O M.C. U.S.A.

    Record Type: Object

    Boot
  5. Bottle - 1986.058.01

    A bottle of cognac from the Last Man's Club. The glass bottle is green. One front label has three stars and it is rounded. Another label reads, "Cognac Marcelle Brand Product of France Imported by Etablissement E. Bigeon, Inc. New - York - Paris - Cognac Net Contents 1 Pint 8.5 Fluid Ounces Alcoholic Strength 88 Proof," and it has vines and grapes around the edge. The last label reads, "Permit Number 167 Distilled Seven Years Ago Bottled at Cogna...

    Record Type: Object

    Bottle
  6. Broadside - 1989.032.01

    World War I US Navy poster: "Will YOU supply EYES for the NAVY?" Dark blue image of Naval officer with white blindfold. 20" h x 17.5" w.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  7. Broadside - 2017.fic.1367

    Reproduction broadside poster from WWI: Let's Go! U.S. Marines. Image of Marine with rifle in hand stepping to the left. Published by US Archives. 28" h x 20" w.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  8. Broadside - 2017.fic.1368

    Reproduction broadside poster from WWI: Joan of Arc Saved France, Women of America Save Your Country Buy War Savings Stamps. Published by US Archives. 28" h x 20" w.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  9. Broadside - 2017.fic.1369

    Reproduction broadside poster from WWI. Image of Uncle Sam with his finger over his lips. 28" h x 20" w.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  10. Broadside - 2017.fic.1370

    World War I YMCA broadside poster. "Workers Lend Your Strength to the Red Triangle . . ." Blue-gray image of a man lifting heavy block with YMCA triangle on it. 27.25" h x 20" w.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  11. Broadside - 2017.fic.1371

    World War I broadside poster: For Home and [Country] Victory Liberty Loan. Shows soldier with wife and holding his young son. 30" h x 20" w. Artist: Alfred Everitt Orr. American Lithographic Co.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  12. Broadside - 2017.fic.1372

    World War I American Library Association broadside poster: "Hey Fellows! Your Money Brings the Book We Need When We Want It." Image with orange background shows Army and Navy men handing out or reading a book. 30" h x 20" w. Artist: John E. Sheridan. American Lithographic Co.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  13. Broadside - 2017.fic.1578

    WWI Red Cross poster featuring image of Woodrow Wilson: "I summon you to the camradeship . . . Answer the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call for Universal Membership." Black image and printing with red cross in lower left corner. Design by Mielziner. Published by U.S. Printing and Lithograph Co., NY.

    Record Type: Archive

    I summon you to the camradeship
  14. Broadside - 2017.fic.1579

    World War I broadside poster: For Home and Country Victory Liberty Loan. Shows soldier with wife and holding his young son. 30" h x 20" w. Artist: Alfred Everitt Orr. American Lithographic Co.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  15. Broadside - 2017.fic.1656

    Reproduction U.S. Navy poster from World War I: Gee!! I wish I were a man. I'd join the Navy. Be a man and do it. United States Navy Recruiting Station. Color image of a young woman dressed in a Navy uniform. Dated 1974. Artist: Howard Chandler Christy.

    Record Type: Archive

    Broadside
  16. Button, Promotional - 2018.fic.907

    Straight pin-back United War Work Campaign pin. The pin is a flat, blue rectangle with white print that reads "United War Work Campaign." Within the rectangle is a white square with a red shield. The shield has white text that reads "For The Boys Over There."

    Record Type: Object

    Button, Promotional
  17. Button, Promotional - 2018.fic.908

    Straight pin-back Second Red Cross War Fund pin. The pin is a white rectangle with a blue border. A red cross is in the center of the pin. Blue print reads "2nd War Fund."

    Record Type: Object

    Button, Promotional
  18. Cap, Sailor - 1989.047.03

    WWI white sailor's hat from the U.S. Navy. This sailor's hat, also known as a Dixie Cup, has a wide, stiff brim that stands up. The fabric of the hat is an off-white/ivory color. The hat appears as though it has been mended many times from the stitching. The inside of the hat has the word "Bensend" written on it.

    Record Type: Object

    Cap, Sailor
  19. Circular - 2017.fic.1457

    Other Kinds of Bread Circular.

    Record Type: Library

    Circular
  20. Circular - 2017.fic.1462

    Home Canning Manual For Vegetables and Fruits.

    Record Type: Library

    Circular

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