Description

Gilbertson discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing on social life, recreation, and his career as a letter carrier. He describes the operations of the postal service, the position of postmaster, and misconduct within the post office. He also recalls early Native American and African American residents of La Crosse. Topics also discussed include:Barley Brewery -- Community disrespect of Native Americans -- Family farm, Retreat, WI, 1909 -- Community diversity, La Crosse -- Local opinions of race -- Interracial marriage -- River and lumber industry, crime associations -- Goose Town, criminal reputation -- Police and courts system, La Crosse -- “Body houses”, wine rooms -- Gambling houses -- City gambling policies -- Anti-German sentiments, World War One, 1914-1918 -- Local business owners; saw mills, breweries, electrical, etc.00:00:30—Barley Brewery | 00:02:20—Community disrespect of Native Americans | 00:05:45—Family farm, Retreat, WI, 1909 | 00:08:00—Community diversity, La Crosse | 00:11:30—Local opinions of race | 00:14:30—Interracial marriage | 00:18:15—River and lumber industry, crime associations | 00:19:20—Goose Town, criminal reputation | 00:20:30—Police and courts system, La Crosse | 00:23:50— “Body houses”, wine rooms | 00:25:25—Gambling houses | 00:30:35—City gambling policies| 00:32:30—Anti-German sentiments, World War One, 1914-1918 | 00:40:00—Local business owners; saw mills, breweries, electrical, etc.Tape 2 of 4.

Record Contributed By

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Record Harvested From

Recollection Wisconsin