Scrapbooks and photographs, 1985-1989.

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Scrapbooks and photographs, 1985-1989.

Scrapbooks and photographs of Richard W. Scheller, who served as Commandant at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin from 1985 to 1990.

Papers 0.2 linear ft. (1 archives box) andPhotographs 0.4 linear ft. (1 archives box)

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Scheller, Richard W., 1924-2003.

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Wisconsin Veterans Home

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The Home for Veterans was established at King, Wisconsin in 1887 by the Grand Army of the Republic. Operation of the home was initially supervised by a Board of Trustees. Chapter 514, Laws of 1929 changed the institution's name to the Grand Army Home for Veterans and placed its operation under the direct supervision of the state Adjutant General. Chapter 580, Laws of 1945 transferred management to the newly created Dept. of Veterans Affairs (WIHV86-A1691). In 1973, the institution w...