Records, 1910-1951.

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Records, 1910-1951.

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Records categorized as Town Business (1910-1950); Finances and Taxation (1912-1951); Public Assistance (1931-1950); and the Works Progress Administration (1935-1938). Town Business includes correspondence on the construction and maintenance of bridges, fences, dams, sewers, roads and highways; electric lighting, power, and telephone facilities; the operation of schools; the maintenance of police and fire protection; court cases and injury claims; vital records and proofs of residency; and property ownership and property transfers. Finances and Taxation includes annual financial reports, bond issues and town loans, statements of taxes and assessments, correspondence involving personal and property taxes, and hearings before the Board of Review. Public Assistance includes correspondence with government agencies and private parties. Works Progress Administration (WPA) contains payroll information, project proposals, progress reports, and miscellaneous correspondence.

1.8 c.f. (5 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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United States. Works Progress Administration

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Stephenson (Marinette County, Wis. : Town). Clerk.

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