Dakota
• Map of area with a separate inset with Dakota names of area places
Dead Lake
• “History of Dead Lake Prairie” by Floyd Holden
• “History of Dead Lake Prairie Flag” by Mrs. Walter Bowman
• Stories from Jake McCourtie, moved to Dead Lake Prairie in the 1850s
• Courier-Wedge article on history of Dead Lake Prairie, 1942
• Poem: “A Dead Lake Memory” by Evelyn Holmstadt
Deer Island
• “The Story of Deer Island,” which is located on the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin
Dept. of Natural Resources
• Memo from the DNR about the creation of the Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area, 2000
• Herd Treatment Record for swab testing on cows
• Article about plaque dedicated to Leonard Seyberth at the Tiffany Wildlife Area, 2003
Depot
• “The Depot” – a brochure about the history of the depot, 1977
• 1996 and 1997 letters from Richard Slabey to NSP about possibly taking over lease of the depot, contingent upon maintaining it.
• Columns newsletter updates on the depot, 1997
• Letters from Russ Feingold to Mayor Bauer offering his help in negotiating a resolution to the depot situation, 2001
• Letter from Xcel Energy explaining no new developments, 2001
• Letter to and response from Ron Kind about the depot, 2001
• Letter from State Senator Rodney Moen to Richard Slabey about the depot, 2001
• 2002 letter from Richard Slabey to Mayor Bauer expressing support for efforts to save the depot
• Article on the approval of Jean Accola’s gallery at the depot, 1994
• Copy of “Save the Depot” petition with signatures
• Letter from Bernard Milliren, Pepin County Board Chairman to NSP, expressing concern over proposed building of new railroad tracks in downtown Durand
• 1989 letter from the Slabey’s to city clerk explaining their objections to NSP building a railroad corridor
• 1989 letter from Judge Riedner to Railroad Corridor Study Committee stating that the railroad corridor is concerning to PCHS
• 1989 letter from Vera Slabey to Railroad Corridor Study Committee expressing concerns about railroad corridor
• Letters from Vera Slabey and Judge Riedner to NSP
• Letter from NSP to Vera explaining an attached brochure about the proposed railroad corridor
• Postcards of Durand and Bloomer depots with accompanying letters
• 1996 letter from NSP rep to Richard Slabey stating that NSP would donate depot to PCHS provided it removed and relocated the depot
• Letter from Richard Slabey to NSP expressing frustration over NSP rep’s neglecting to consider the second option of repairing and maintaining the depot
• Letters from Richard and Vera Slabey to John Noer of the UWEC Foundation, exploring options for the depot
• Letter from Richard Slabey to Vice President of NSP imploring NSP to consider second option for the depot
• Letter from Henry Beck to NSP talking about the history of the railroad in Durand and offering help in preserving the depot
• Letter from Richard Slabey to NSP thanking it for paying for a new roof on the depot, 1997.
• Letter from NSP vice president to the Slabeys explaining why it was insisting on the removal of the depot to allow for a corridor in Durand
• Article in Wisconsin Then and Now about depots in Wisconsin with history and photo of Durand depot
• News photo of passenger train at depot.
Disasters
• Various news articles about floods and tornadoes in Pepin County over the years
District Attorney
• Campaign card for C.M. Hilliard for DA of Pepin County, “Who stands for Law and Order and the 18th and 19th Amendments”
• List of Pepin County DAs over the years
Dorwin’s Tunnel and Mill
• Article on the 1903 flood that destroyed the dam on Bear Creek
• Two typed historical accounts of the mill and the Dorwin family.
• News article from 1980 pushing for mill as historic site
• Copies of photos of themill from late 1800s
• Obituary for Vera Hawke, who painted the Dowrin’s Mill painting in the museum
• 1883 Courier article on Capt.Vivus Dorwin, who built the mill
• Copy of chapter from “Parish of the Assumption” about Dorwin’s Mill
Doughty, Alice
• History of the Doughty and Coleman families, by Jessie Clapp
Doughty, Dan
• Articles on Doughty, who was a POW in Vietnam
• Articles on the Doughty 500, T-Bird rally in Durand
Doughty, Elizabeth
• Photos and information on the gravestone of Doughty, buried in Maxville
Doughty, Henry
• Profiles of Doughty, one of the early settlers of the area, who served in the Civil War
Dreier, Thomas
• Memorabilia, articles and letters involving Dreier, a writer/editor, born in Durand in 1884 who lived in New Hampshire and then Florida. Billed himself as a “philosopher.”
• Photos of Dreier and his New Hampshire home
• Honorary doctorates awarded to Dreier by Florida Presbyterian College, 1972
Dresden, William
• Obituary for Dresden, who was a contractor who lived at the former Shirley Tarrant house in Durand with his wife, the former Frances Hartung
• Family photos
• Letter from Dresden’s daughter, Catherine McCann, explaining her dad’s life
Dunn County – Menomonie
• Memorabilia, articles, letters related to Dunn County history and the Dunn County Historical Society
Dupey-Mason Letters
• Correspondences from Jenny Dupey and Leo Mason to various individuals
Durand Auditoriums
• News photo of the old auditorium
• Program for play “Sylvia” in 1913
• Copy of Wedge article containing blurb about the building of the auditorium
Durand Brewing Company
• News photo of the brewery from 1915
• Brief history of the brewery, taken from a larger book
Durand Businesses
• Memorabilia and articles about various businesses
Durand Centennial
• Memorabilia and articles about the Durand Centennial celebration, 1956
Durand City/Commercial Club
• News articles on Durand’s government and civic leaders over the years
• 1988/89 letters regarding efforts to revitalize the downtown
• List of Durand mayors and city council members through the years
• 1960s city brochure
• 1999 Durand house-buying brochure
• Copies of letters dealing with establishment of preservation commission and zoning in Durand
• Wisconsin Magazine with feature on Durand, 1988
Durand City Map
• Copy of 1931 Sanborn map of the city Durand Class of 1912
• Class photo with handwritten caption
• Commencement program
• Copy of 1896 plat map of Durand
• 1965 city map
Durand Co-op
• 1994 articles on 75th anniversary of Durand Co-op
• Wisconsin Review magazine devoted to profile of Durand – its businesses, churches, schools
• Portfolio with info on Durand Co-op on its 75th anniversary, 1994
Durand Dazzle Parade
• News articles on Durand’s Dazzle and “Holidazzle” celebrations, 2007-2012
Durand Federal
• 1978 Year-End brochure report
• “You’re Invited” newspaper pullout for open house, 1979
• Invitation to 1979 open house
• Letter to Ben Franklin store owner from bank president
• News articles
• Letter from bank president about computer conversion, 1983
• Letter from Vera Slabey to the bank offering use of organ
• Coloring book
• Copy of photo and note about a “jail and bail” 1998
Durand Ferry
• Badge of Charles Porter Crosby, Durand ferrymaster
Durand Fires
• Copy of December 1881 article about Durand downtown fire
• Articles about the 2010 fire
Durand Fire Dept.
• Fire dept. Patch
• Copy of news articles and photos of Durand Fire Dept
• Manuscript – “Durand Rural Fire Department Inc.” by Norman Smith with history from 1951 – 1981
• Firemen’s Ball poster
• Durand Fire Dept. Annual Masquerade Ball invitations
• Signs and photo from Fire Dept. exhibition museum
• Copy of photo of volunteer fire dept from late 19th/early 20th century
Durand Flood of 1967
• News article and photos of the flood, 1967
Durand Golf Club
• Account ledger for Ladies Golf Club Auxiliary – 1940s through 1970s
• Guest books for Ladies Golf Club Auxiliary
DHS/Durand Schools
• “Education in Durand” short history
• Durand School Swimming Pool pass
• DHS calling cards
• Copy of photos of DHS from 1861-1923
• 1987 and 2002 school newsletters
• News articles about DHS
• Arkansaw-Durand school consolidation newsletter, 1991
• 1923, 1924 & 1926 class play programs
• DHS Class of 1924 program cover
• Report card – Wayne Miles – 1926
• Program – DHS vs. Arcadia basketball game, 1950s/1960s
• Graduation invitations – 1992 and 1994
• Junior prom invitation, 1937
• 1940 diploma for Adeline Schober
• 1940 Senior Class portraits collage
• 1941 Senior Class portraits collage
• DHS Class of 1921 invitation
• Programs for 1967 dedication ceremony for Caddie Woodlawn Elementary
• News article on Caddie Woodlawn School, 1967
• Durand school referendum mailer
• Copy of Durand basketball team photo, 1926/27
• Copy of news photo of DHS class of 1894
• Obituary for former Durand Elementary teacher Rolland Schlieve
DHS Cornerstone
• Application materials with the Public Works Administration to build a new grade school, 1938
• Copies of photos of the school
DHS Graduation Programs
• 1890 program for ceremony
• Letter from person in Vermont explaining how it turned up there with Tarrant family connection, 1890
• Programs from 1900, 1903, 1905, 1923,1955, 1975, 1988
• Copy of 1909 senior class list and copy of portraits
• Commencement program, 1955
• Manual of Instruction with graduate lists from Classes of 1885-1904
• “Last Will and Testament” for DHS graduating class, year unknown
• Basketball schedule, 1937/38
• Program from 1915 Annual Banquet of the DHS Alumni Association
• Program for Durand vs. Mondovi boys basketball, 1968
• Program for Durand vs. New Richmond boys basketball, 1972
DHS – 1923 Dedication
• Dedication programs
• Commencement exercises
DHS- Panther Prowl
• 1956 school newsletter
DHS Proms and Dances
• 1957 and 1961 prom programs
DHS – “Purple and White” – 1906
• School newsletters from 1905-1906
DHS Reunions
• 1926, 1930, 1940; 1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; 1950; 1953; 1954; 1956; 1955; 1957; 1958; 1960; 1961; 1968 programs
• News articles on reunions
• Article on the 60th anniversary reunion for the Class of 1920
• Photo of the Class of 1920
Durand History
• “City of Durand” manuscript with exhaustive history of Durand by Mary Petersen
• Copy of History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties book chapter on Durand
• Copy from Durand Weekly Times, 1876 about Durand’s history
• 1966 Leader-Telegram article on Durand history
• Copy of Courier article from late 1800s (?) on the construction of a railroad through Durand
• Courier-Wedge Article from 1975 on the history of Durand
• Times-Review article from 1993 on the history of Durand
• Brief historical article and snapshot of life in Durand from Mary Ellen Walters (Brue) from 1957
• Old Courier articles pasted onto portfolio paper about early 20th century Durand history
• 1972 news article photo of late 19th century Durand baseball team
• Reminiscences of Lefty Writes, AKA Marie King, about life in Durand in the 1910s
“Durand Years Ago and As It Is Today”
• Manuscript for a history of notable people and businesses in Durand over the year
Durand Historic Preservation District
• Copy of ordinance to create historic preservation district
• Copies of historic inventories of Durand buildings, 1982
Durand Improvement Group (DIG)
• Articles and memorabilia related to Durand group focused on aesthetic improvements to the city and supporting businesses, which also helped start “Dazzle Days”
Durand People
• Many articles on many Durand residents over the years
Durand Former Residents
• Many news articles on former Durandians
Durand Rod and Gun Club
• Brochure for Wisconsin State Shoot held at Durand,1940
• Durand Gun Club News, May, 1939
• Brochure for registered shoot at the club, 1924
• Copies of Courier articles about the state shoot at the club, 1940
• Pamphlet for state shoots at the club, 1948, 1949
Durand Sesquicentennial
• 2007 calendar with pictures of Pepin County
• Durand Sesquicentennial brochure
• Many news articles on the sesquicentennial
• Two patches for the 2006 Wisconsin sesquicentennial
Durand-Town of
• “Town of Durand” historical manuscript, written in 1974
• Tax roll from undisclosed year, circa turn of the 20th century
Durand vs. Pepin
• History of the dispute over creating Pepin County, with many Pepin residents for and many Durand residents against, 1858
• Copy of 1857 article by Ulysses Shaver, extolling the gifts of “North Pepin” on Lake Pepin in Dunn County, which is what we now call the village of “Pepin”
• Several news articles about the sectional disputes between the different villages of what eventually became Pepin County
Durand Water Tower
• Public notice from city council that includes Vera’s proposal to paint Durand’s water tower lika hot-air balloon
• Children’s drawings of possible water tower designs
Dyer, Wayne B.
• Photos of Dyer
• Short biography of Dyer, who served in the Civil War and moved to Durand afterwards, serving as justice of the peace
• Dyer family tree
• Biographies of the photographer of Dyer, William Bachelder, from Durand in the 1870s-1890s
• News article and photo of Dyer’s headstone
