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For the common good: A history of women's roles in La Crosse County, 1920-1980
313 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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Margaret Larson
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June 1, 2022
Review originally published May 2013
Have you ever heard the parable of the mustard seed? Things don’t seem impressive or powerful when they are small in the eyes of the world. Insignificant ideas sprout and grow, become meaningful to society, and make a huge impact in people’s lives. This compelling theme is repeated several times in the book For the Common Good by Margaret Larson.
The book contains abbreviated stories from local women and short histories of how women influenced the workplace and the community. Programs began because there was a need and someone took the initiative to do it. As a library employee, I often wondered who was instrumental in the start of the library. Larson includes a section on the beginning of both the La Crosse County and La Crosse Public Libraries.
Another historical gem I recently discovered is the audio tape collection called The Road She Traveled. These CDs are oral interviews with women in the La Crosse area. A similar collection of both men and women is called StoryCorps. The interviews remind me of listening to my grandparents and elderly friends tell stories or voice their opinion on issues of the day.
It is truly amazing to me how each person is like a mustard seed. Sometimes unassuming people have a lot to offer. With a little cultivating, they make a difference and leave legacies that last several generations.
If you like local history, you can stop by a La Crosse County Library located in Onalaska, Holmen, Campbell, West Salem, or Bangor to browse the local history section. You can also reserve items online by visiting our website at www.lacrossecountylibrary.org
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Have you ever heard the parable of the mustard seed? Things don’t seem impressive or powerful when they are small in the eyes of the world. Insignificant ideas sprout and grow, become meaningful to society, and make a huge impact in people’s lives. This compelling theme is repeated several times in the book For the Common Good by Margaret Larson.
The book contains abbreviated stories from local women and short histories of how women influenced the workplace and the community. Programs began because there was a need and someone took the initiative to do it. As a library employee, I often wondered who was instrumental in the start of the library. Larson includes a section on the beginning of both the La Crosse County and La Crosse Public Libraries.
Another historical gem I recently discovered is the audio tape collection called The Road She Traveled. These CDs are oral interviews with women in the La Crosse area. A similar collection of both men and women is called StoryCorps. The interviews remind me of listening to my grandparents and elderly friends tell stories or voice their opinion on issues of the day.
It is truly amazing to me how each person is like a mustard seed. Sometimes unassuming people have a lot to offer. With a little cultivating, they make a difference and leave legacies that last several generations.
If you like local history, you can stop by a La Crosse County Library located in Onalaska, Holmen, Campbell, West Salem, or Bangor to browse the local history section. You can also reserve items online by visiting our website at www.lacrossecountylibrary.org
Find this book and other titles within our catalog.
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