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Guide to the EC​ Economic and Natural Resources Dev.​ Collection,​ 1876-​1983

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Overview of the Collection

Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702 – 4004
(715) 836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/

Reference Code: USGZE UHC131

Accession Number: 85-77, 85-78, 89-95, 96-66. 07-117

Collection Number: University Historical Collection 131

Creators: Eau Claire (Wis.)

Title: Eau Claire Economic and Natural Resources Development Collection

Dates: 1876-1983, bulk 1950-1983

Quantity: 1 linear foot (1 record carton)

Location of Collection: A10/1c

Languages: Collection materials are in English.

Summary: An eclectic assortment of reports, pamphlets, brochures, and booster literature about Eau Claire area industry, commerce, and natural resources management.

Content Description

This eclectic assortment of materials documents the history of industry and its supporting infrastructure in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Materials include information about the development of the Eau Claire water works, transit studies, reports and studies conducted by the city’s Department of Public Works, economic promotional literature, and commerce directories. Particularly well represented are various forms of booster literature and materials pertaining to water resources in the area: drinking water, waste water, flooding, and the management of Half Moon Lake.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: Donated to the University Archives and Special Collections, University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire prior to March 2006.

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not owned by the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.

Preferred Citation: Eau Claire Economic and Natural Resources Development Collection, 1875-1983. UHC 131. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.

Processing Note: Processed by Colleen McFarland in July 2007

Arrangement: Flat arrangement

Subjects

Corporate Names: Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce (Eau Claire, Wis.)

Subject Terms:
Natural resources – Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Industries – Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Infrastructure (economic) – Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Geographical Terms: Eau Claire (Wis.) -- History

Detailed List of Contents

Container

Contents

Dates

Box/Folder 1/1

Eau Claire, Wisconsin: A Good Place to Work

1965

Box/Folder 1/2

Look at Eau Claire: An Industrial Study

Circa 1960

Box/Folder 1/3

Eau Claire Industrial Review

1955

Box/Folder 1/4

Howdy Neighbor: Welcome to Eau Claire

Circa 1950

Box/Folder 1/5

Elk Creek Lake Development Ad

undated

Box/Folder 1/6

Economic Adjustment Program

1977

Box/Folder 1/7

Eau Claire Has the Green Light

1950

Box/Folder 1/8

Prospectus and Official Notice of Sale [of City Bonds]

1966

Box/Folder 1/9

Eau Claire Transit Study

1973

Box/Folder 1/10

Facts and Figures on Eau Claire and Eau Claire Trade Territory

1931

Box/Folder 1/11

Eau Claire County Outdoor Recreation Plan

1973-1978

Box/Folder 1/12

Greater Eau Claire, WI

1974

Box/Folder 1/13

Wastewater Treatment Facilities

1971

Box/Folder 1/14

Comprehensive Community Plan

1968

Box/Folder 1/15

Traffic Corridor Studies

1976

Box/Folder 1/16

Site Questionnaire

Undated

Box/Folder 1/17

Manufacturers Directory

1975, 1977, 1983

Box/Folder 1/18

A Master Plan for the City of Eau Claire

1955

Box/Folder 1/19

Report on Half Moon Lake, Well Water Supply and Treatment Study

1973

Box/Folder 1/20

Report on Half Moon Lake, Outlet Structure

1973

Box/Folder 1/21

Report on Half Moon Lake, Restoration Committee

1973

Box/Folder 1/22

Proposed Municipal Goals

1969

Box/Folder 1/23

Report on Relief from Iron and Manganese in the Public Water Supply

1951

Box/Folder 1/24

Wisconsin Industrial Business Retention and Expansion Study

1984

Box/Folder 1/25

Northern Wisconsin: Opportunities along the C., St. P. , M & O Railroad

Undated

Box/Folder 1/26

Authorization to Construct Water Works

1876

Box/Folder 1/27

Brochure against Municipal Ownership of Electric Works

1921

Box/Folder 1/28

Eau Claire Water Works Rates, Rules & Regulations

1900

Box/Folder 1/29

The Eau Claire Story

Circa 1970

Box/Folder 1/30

Eau Claire City Annual Reports

1951, 1953

Box/Folder 1/31

WEAU’s 15th Anniversary Highlights

1952

Box/Folder 1/32

Flood Plain Information

1970

Box/Folder 1/33

West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Materials

1978-1983

Box/Folder 1/34

Airport Communication

1937

Box/Folder 1/35

Comprehensive Master Plan of Altoona

1970