Tag Archives: Wisconsin

Thomas Raidt & the Wisconsin Censuses.

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Don Taylor

The Wisconsin provides some insight and some additional questions regarding the Thomas Raidt household in the 1880s. Continue reading →

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Donna played Al Ringling theatre – January 1925

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading →

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Deciphering Foreign Language Records & the Appleton Public Library

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Don Taylor

I just watched an excellent presentation hosted by the Appleton Public Library, “Tips and Tricks for Deciphering Foreign Language Records” by Katherine Schober. It probably had the best tips and tricks for translating from other languages I’ve ever seen. Katherine … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 72

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Don Taylor

Fisher’s Appleton, Appleton, WI & The Lyric, East Saint Louis, IL Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at three clippings from the Donna Darling Collection. Fisher’s Appleton This first clipping has no … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 68

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Don Taylor

Four Orpheum Theaters Treasure Chest Thursday, By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at ten clippings from seven different pages. Nine of them relate to the Orpheum Theaters in various locations. But first, there was a … Continue reading →

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