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Historical and Biographical Album of the Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin

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In his 1891 work, George Forrester gives the history of the Chippewa Valley region, including Chippewa County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Pepin County, and Price County, as well as the cities and villages of Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Eau Claire, and Durand. Genealogies and biographies of residents of the region are also included.

Date Created:
between 1891 to 1892
Creator:
Forrester, George (editor)

Publication Information

Creator
Forrester, George (editor)
Date Created
between 1891 to 1892
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Image;Map;Text
Extent
952 pages

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Wisconsin County and Community Histories
Call Number
F587.C5 F7 1892
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Unique ID
W014QI7

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History of the Chippewa Valley

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1875

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Legal petitions
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1861

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Geological maps
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1911

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Geological maps
Soil Map of North Western Wisconsin : Reconnoissance Survey of Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, Polk, Barron and Rusk Counties

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1911

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Proposed Location of Veterans' Hospital : Midway Between Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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