The author wishes to thank everyone who has made this project possible:

• The Public History Program of the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, especially Dr. Patricia Turner and Dr. Oscar Chamberlain
  
• The staff of the University Archives, especially Heather Muir, for invaluable support and advice.
  
• The staff of the Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology, especially Yvette Flavin.
  
• The support staff at BITS and PAL at the University, especially Mr. Bob Meixner, without whose help this exhibit would never have made it past the drawing board!
  
• The staff of the Chippewa Valley Historic Society, who were always ready with information and advice, and especially Freddie Rubinzer, who graciously agreed to share her story.
  
• The women of the L.E. Phillips Senior Center in Eau Claire, for their enthusiasm, interest and encouragement, and especially Coly Florin, who agreed to share her story.
  
• To Mrs. Lucille Tomjanovich and Christine Bathurst for sharing their memories.
  
• And to my husband, Bob Davis, my research assistant, sounding board, and best friend, without whose support I would not be where I am today.