Oral history interview with Herman Papenfuss [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1975 Apr.

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Oral history interview with Herman Papenfuss [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1975 Apr.

Papenfuss discusses his childhood, recreation, and work history in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He describes working as a cigar maker in several cigar factories, including the Pamperin & Wiggenhorn Cigar Company in La Crosse. He recalls his World War I service in the trenches in France. He also details his longtime employment as a janitor for the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, mentioning interaction with several members of the university faculty and administration.

2 sound tape reels (ca. 180 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (66 leaves ; 28 cm.)

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Fredricks, Howard R.

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Papenfuss, Herman.

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