Audio Recordings

"Bohemians in Richland County," interview with Wencil Janska [?] and Catherine Britt 1955
Scope and Content Note: Czech immigrants, speaking on their reasons for coming to Wisconsin.

"Bohemians in Vernon and Richland County," interview with J. Paul Tatter of Hillsboro, Wisconsin 1954 July 22
Scope and Content Note: Continued from Audio 130A/1.

"Bohemians foods in Wisconsin," interview with Mrs. Frank Svorik [?] of Yuba, Wisconsin 1954 July 22
Scope and Content Note: Czech immigrants talking about their foods.

"Bohemians in Richland County," interview with Kate Marshall and Martin Rott 1954 July 23
Scope and Content Note: Czech immigrants talking of their family histories, their experiences with school, Bohemian customs and organizations.

"Bohemians in Richland and Vernon County," interview with Paul Haugh of Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Scope and Content Note: Interviews with people of Czech descent living in Wisconsin.

"Cornish Culture in Mineral Point," interview with Louis Copeland of Pasadena, California 1952 July 1

"Cornish Miners and Mining in Southwest Wisconsin," interview with John Treloar

"Mineral Point - Local Cornish History," interview with Bob Neal 1954 July 14

Swiss people, interview with Alfred Ferber and Alfred Mueller 1954 July 2
Scope and Content Note: Ferber and Mueller provide their personal histories and the story of the first Swiss settlers in Milwaukee.

Swiss people, interview with Alfred Ferber of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 July 2
Scope and Content Note: Ferber provides the story of his trip to the United States.

Cornish people, interview with Lillian Hoskins of Mineral Point, Wisconsin 1954 July 13
Scope and Content Note: Hoskins provides her personal history and the history of Cornish people in the area.

Croatian people, interview with E. Kukanich of Eagle River, Wisconsin 1954 July 11
Scope and Content Note: Kukanich tells the story of Croatians in northern Wisconsin.

Croatian people, interview with Elias Botic of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 September 22
Scope and Content Note: Botic discusses Croatian dances, music, schools, and gymnastics.

Croatian people, interview with Peter Maretich of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 September 22
Scope and Content Note: Maretich discusses Croatian history and Croatian organizations.

Croatian people, interview with M. Burazin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 September 22
Scope and Content Note: Burazin discusses Croatian culture and social activities.

Croatian people, interview with Mrs. Michael Ele of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 September 22
Scope and Content Note: Ele discusses Croatian history and education.

Czechoslovak (Czech and Slovak) people, interview with Andrew Mihalek of Ashland, Wisconsin 1954 April 28
Scope and Content Note: Mihalek speaks of Czech pioneer settlement and the importance of university agricultural extension services to farming immigrants. His wife also sings Czech songs.

English people, interview with Edwin W. Tomlinson of Middleton, Wisconsin 1955

English people, interview with Joann Friend of Hartland, Wisconsin 1955

English people, interview with Mrs. Steven Swenson of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin 1955

English people, interview with George Foellinger [?] 1955
Scope and Content Note: Description of the Nelson Dewey farm.

English people, interview with Joseph Webster 1955
Scope and Content Note: Selection of music played by Webster at the Nelson Dewey home in Cassville, Wisconsin.

French people, interview with Mary Agnes Starr of Whitewater, Wisconsin 1954 December 27
Scope and Content Note: French songs and dances

"French Music", 1955

French people, interview with [?] Aulette and [?] Eporvier 1954 December

German people, interview with [?] Block and [?] Ratloff 1954 December

Irish people, interview with [?] Flynn, [?] Carlin, and [?] Dudley 1954 December 29

Syrian people, interview with Marshall Arrieh of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 July 2
Scope and Content Note: Arrieh discusses Syrian culture and the history of Syrians in Wisconsin.

Italian people, interview with Ralph of Magaro of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 22
Scope and Content Note: Magaro provides his personal history.

Italian people, interview with Ralph Molinaro of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 22
Scope and Content Note: Molinaro provides a personal history and the story of Kenosha Italians' problems and accomplishments.

Italian people, interview with Ralph Molinaro of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 22
Scope and Content Note: Molinaro provides a personal history and the story of Kenosha Italians' problems and accomplishments.

Italian people, interview with Rose Covelli of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 23
Scope and Content Note: Covelli provides her personal history.

Italian people, interview with Frank Savaglio of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 23
Scope and Content Note: Savaglio speaks of Italian culture, his personal history, and that of Kenosha.

Italian people, interview with Nicholas A. Magaro of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 23
Scope and Content Note: Magaro provides reminiscences of early settlers, an account of his family's history, and a history of Kenosha Italians.

Italian people, interview with Nicholas A. Magaro of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 23
Scope and Content Note: Magaro provides reminiscences of early settlers, an account of his family's history, a history of Kenosha Italians, and discusses Italian culture and attitudes.

Italian people, interview with Thomas Montemurro of Kenosha, Wisconsin 1954 July 23
Scope and Content Note: Montemurro discusses Italian organizations, local history, and his family history.

Swiss people, interview with Alfred Ferber of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 July 23
Scope and Content Note: Ferber provides a personal history and the story of the first Swiss settlers in Milwaukee.

Latvian people, interview with Juris Viedemanis of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin 1954 May 6

Latvian people, interview with Juris Viedemanis of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin 1954 May 6
Scope and Content Note: Viedemanis discusses the Latvians of Wisconsin.

Latvian people, interview with Juris Viedemanis of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin 1954 May 6
Scope and Content Note: Viedemanis discusses the Latvians of Wisconsin and his own personal history.

Latvian people, interview with Janus Inveiss
Scope and Content Note: Inveiss discusses the historical background of Latvia. He also speaks of Latvian songs and dances.

Latvian people, interview with Janus Inveiss
Scope and Content Note: Inveiss discusses the problems experiences by Latvian immigrants in America, Latvia during Russian and German occupation, and Latvian dance groups in Wisconsin.

Norwegian people, interview with Beulah Folkedahl of Blanchardville, Wisconsin 1955
Scope and Content Note: Folkedahl talks about the contribution of early Norwegians to Wisconsin education.

Polish people, 1955
Scope and Content Note: The last quarter of this tape contains Polish interviews, presumably taped over to record the above interview

Norwegian people, interview with Olin Ruste of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
Scope and Content Note: Ruste talks about the social life of early immigrants, Norwegian language and names, and Norwegian holidays.

Interview with C. J. McAleavy, Marathon County Agricultural Agent 1954 May 28

Interview with C.W. Symons, Supervisor of the Farmers Home Administration of Marathon County 1954 May 28

Interview with T. J. Cory, Associate County Agent of the Marathon County Extension 1954 May 28

Interview with Eileen Niedermeier, County Home Agent of Marathon County 1954 May 28
Scope and Content Note: Niedermeier recounts her experiences with the various nationality groups of Marathon County.

Interview with Cecilia M. Giesing, Director of the Marathon County Health Unit 1954 May 28
Scope and Content Note: Giesing discussing her experiences with different nationality groups.

Polish people, interview with Ladislaus J. Siekaniec of Ashland, Wisconsin
Scope and Content Note: Siekaniec was the pastor of the Holy Family Church. He discusses the history of the church and Polish immigration in Ashland.

Polish people, interview with Emil Belke of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Scope and Content Note: Belke discusses Polish immigration, his family's business, and the history of Stevens Point.

Polish people, interview with Leonard Swedowski of Mosinee, Wisconsin 1954 May 27
Scope and Content Note: Swedowski discusses the Polish language and agriculture among the Polish immigrant community.

Polish people, meeting of Polank, the Polish Women's Cultural Club of Milwaukee
Scope and Content Note: The women describe traditional Polish foods, festivals, literature, and folk crafts.

Polish people, interview with Bernice Bartosz of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Scope and Content Note: Bartosz speaks on Polish traditions, customs and holidays. She comments on the need for preserving and documenting cultural traditions.

Polish people, special meeting of the University of Wisconsin Extension Home Demonstration Group in Mosinee, Wisconsin 1954 May 27
Scope and Content Note: The group discusses Polish holidays, customs, legends, and superstitions. They also talk about early Polish settlers, the hardships they encountered, and the duplicity of the land companies they dealt with.

Polish people, interview with August Kluck of Polonia, Wisconsin 1954 May 27
Scope and Content Note: Kluck shares the history of farmers and early settlers in the area, beginning in the 1870s. He also discusses social activities and the troubles the church experienced.

Polish people, interview with Casimir Orzechowski of Mosinee, Wisconsin 1954 May 28
Scope and Content Note: Orzechowski describes his experiences as a school teacher, the conditions early settlers experienced, 4-H Clubs, Sunday schools, local schooling and curriculum, and the celebration of holidays. He also speaks of farming conditions in the area and the work histories of the Polish community.

Polish people, interview with Andrew Bzleske and Joseph Schulist of Polonia, Wisconsin 1954 May 7
Scope and Content Note: Bzleske was the son of one of the earliest settlers in Polonia and Schulist was pastor at the Sacred Heart Parish. They discuss early pioneer experiences, the growth and development of the area, farming, hop picking, the history of churches in the area, and experiences with Ho-Chunk.

Narration of Polish mazur dancers by A. J. Sokolnicki, 1954 May 23
Scope and Content Note: Recorded at the Polish Roman Catholic Union Hall. Includes description of the tradition behind the dances.

Polish people, interview with Adam Bartosz of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Scope and Content Note: Bartosz was editor of two Polish-language newspapers. He discusses his personal experiences as a Polish immigrant and the value of foreign language newspapers in the Americanization of immigrant populations.

Polish people, interview with Włodzimierz M. Drzewieniecki of Rudolph, Wisconsin
Scope and Content Note: Drzewieniecki begins by sharing his experiences as a captain in the Polish army during World War II, especially those in Warsaw, Monte Cassino, and the underground resistance. His wife headed the Polish YMCA in Italy. He also shares his experiences as a Portage County farmer, comparing Polish and American farming techniques.

Recording of a State Historical Society of Wisconsin internal meeting
Scope and Content Note: This recording is not connected to Audio 130A collection. It was likely leftover after the interview with Włodzimierz M. Drzewieniecki was recorded over the other side of the reel.

Narration of Polish mazur dancers by A. J. Sokolnicki, 1954 May 23
Scope and Content Note: Recorded at the Polish Roman Catholic Union Hall. Includes description of the tradition behind the dances.

Polish people, special meeting of the University of Wisconsin Extension Home Demonstration Group in Mosinee, Wisconsin, continued 1954 May 27
Scope and Content Note: The group discusses Polish holidays, customs, legends, and superstitions. They also talk about early Polish settlers, the hardships they encountered, and the duplicity of the land companies they dealt with.

Scottish people, interview with Mrs. A. D. McCallen of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 1955 March 9
Scope and Content Note: McCallen came from Scotland in 1925, at age 21. She gives her impressions of the United States and Wisconsin, and compares her life to the one she had in Scotland.

Swiss people, interview with Emil J. Schaeffer of Madison, Wisconsin. 1954 October 3
Scope and Content Note: Schaeffer was a former president of the Swiss Historical Society of America, and he discusses the Swiss people, their life, and culture.

Swiss people, WFOX recording of Swiss alpine melodies

Syrian people, interview with Marshall Arrieh of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 July 2
Scope and Content Note: Arrieh was president of the Mid-West Federation of Syria-Lebanese Clubs. He shares his personal history and discusses Syrian culture.

Syrian people, interview with Marshall Arrieh of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1954 July 2
Scope and Content Note: Arrieh was president of the Mid-West Federation of Syria-Lebanese Clubs. He shares his personal history and discusses Syrian culture.

WHA, Washington Island Remote 1951 September 3
Scope and Content Note: The program discusses the history of Washington Island, the different ethnic groups on the island, landmarks, and island life. Participants include Anita Gunlock and Ruth Knowles of the Door County Extension, and Ann Schaub, Mrs. Harvey Gunlekson, and Anne T. Whitney of Washington Island. Produced by Aline Hazard.

Interview with C. J. McAleavy, Marathon County Agricultural Agent 1954 May 28

Interview with C.W. Symons, Supervisor of the Farmers Home Administration of Marathon County 1954 May 28

Interview with T. J. Cory, Associate County Agent of the Marathon County Extension 1954 May 28

Interview with Eileen Niedermeier, County Home Agent of Marathon County 1954 May 28
Scope and Content Note: Niedermeier recounts her experiences with the various nationality groups of Marathon County.

Interview with Cecilia M. Giesing, Director of the Marathon County Health Unit 1954 May 28
Scope and Content Note: Giesing discussing her experiences with different nationality groups.