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CALLING ALL HOWARD-SUAMICO MILITARY PEOPLE WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS!
We are adding photographs of our military residents to our "Honor & Remember Wall" and are also looking for various military items to display at the
HSHS Musuem located at 605 Maywood Avenue ~ Howard.


COLLECTING HOWARD-SUAMICO ITEMS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST: 

Vintage photographs, drawings, maps, memoirs, military photos & artifacts, family journals/diaries, artifacts, local artwork, business documents & advertisements, memorabilia, souvenirs, local family heirlooms, momentoes, keepsakes, collections, post cards, newspaper articles, books, antiques*, etc.  If you have any items to donate, please contact Nancy O'Kelley @ (920) 434-0533.


Howard-Suamico Historical Society Wish List
 

Dehumidifier
Lawn mower


Howard-Suamico Historical Society Wish List
 

Please save your aluminum cans as we will have a recycle bin made available to HSHS at the Howard Village Hall in November 2010


            AUGUST 5, 2010 Thursday
                  
  H-S USED BOOK SALE
            
                       Thornberry Cottage ~ Cardinal Lane ~ Howard
The Howard-Suamico Historical Society is in the process of collecting gently used books for this upcoming book sale.  Books can be dropped off at Kimps Ace Hardware, Thornberry Cottage, and the Suamico Village Hall.
Please join us at the Book Sale, which is scheduled in conjunction with the Howard Sidewalk Sales...find great bargains and great books!!!
Fundraiser event…Help support our mission!

 

Volunteers Together We Make A Difference...
Thank you!

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Booyah Sale Fund Raising Event Dec. 5, 2009
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SUAMICO HARVEST FEST ~ OCT 2007

˜˜ FUND RAISING PROJECTS ˜˜
Great Gift Ideas!

SEND A FRIEND A GREAT GIFT: HSHS MEMBERSHIP!!

BOOKS FOR SALE

 Wisconsin Fur-Trade People by Jeanne & Lester Rentmeester
This book provides a list of Wisconsin fur-trade people dating from 1700 through 1834 based on available records extensively researched by the authors.  The book describes the conditions under which the fur-traders operated while under French, British and U.S. control & other interesting info about the fur-trade business. C 1991, 2nd printing. 323 pgs.
$30.00 each
(To receive this book via US Mail: add +$6.00 postage & handling within the USA). 
 
 

Early Duck Creek History ~ 2nd Edition by Jeanne & Lester Rentmeester This 2007 meticulously detailed book was 10+ years in the making.  This soft cover book gives us an in-depth look into our local past and covers a freshly updated and extensive family history section of the 1880's Duck Creek (Howard) residents.  
$30.00 each 
(To receive this book via US Mail: add +$6.00 postage & handling within the USA).
The book can also be purchased at the following businesses:  A-1 TYPING & RESUME SERVICE, THORNBERRY COTTAGE, & ROYAL CREST PRINTING 

 

Our Marchant Relatives by Jeanne & Lester Rentmeester  This book was written about the family of Jeanne Rentmeester's mother.  Her mother was Lillian Marchant who was of Belgian descent, more specifically Walloon.  Even though Jeanne's mother died very young, Jeanne became interested in her ancestry and researched the information for this book.  Included is information on Wallonia, immigration the America, the Red River Area, family histories as well as information on the Walloon-American cooking, culture and anecdotes.  Many photos are included as well. c. 1995, 2nd printing.  377 pages. 
$30.00 each 
(To receive this book via US Mail: add +$6.00 postage & handling within the USA).

 

Suamico, The Fishing Village by Dan Williquette
Dan gives us his story on growing up in Suamico in the 1950's and being a part of a fishing family.  He writes as he talks and it is very humorous and many pictures are included.  Also included is information about various aspects of the fishing industry as well as personal stories and biographies written by members of long-time Suamico fishing families.  Some of the surnames listed in this 121 page hardback book are: Bender, Benedyk, Borowitz, Brunette, Devroy, DeWitt, Dombrowski, Drzewiecki, Euclide, Hermes, Kirby, Kozloski, Ladrow, Dickinson, Malchow, Maricque, Marks, Mealy, Valentine, Mutz, Peters, Tuttle, Roderick, White, Williquette, and Wright.
$23.00 each 
(To receive this book via US Mail: add +$6.00 postage & handling within the USA)
The book can also be purchased at the following businesses:  A-1 TYPING & RESUME SERVICE & THORNBERRY COTTAGE 

 
 LA RIVIERE au CANARD - DUCK CREEK by Mrs. Mary Londeau Cormier
This delightful booklet is written by Mary Londeau Cormier in which she gives her view of the "Early Days of Duck Creek, Wisconsin."  This 1910 booklet is a duplicate reprint from the original, right down to the heavy stock paper and red ribbon which held the booklet together.
$5.00
each
(To receive this booklet via US Mail: add +$2.25 postage & handling within the USA)
 
 
 "TIDBITS: a collection of short stories on Suamico history" by Jerry Henry These little stories were written by the author about 20 years ago and now have been put together into a book to share some of Suamico's history.  This is a small paperback book of 68 pages.  Some topics included are the early mills, schools, the lighthouses, landfills, churches, and the U.S.S. Suamico. 
$7.00 each
(To receive this book via US Mail: add +$5.00 postage & handling within the USA)
The book can also be purchased at the following businesses:  A-1 TYPING & RESUME SERVICE & SUAMICO VILLAGE HALL 

  
Contact Nancy O'Kelley @ (920) 434-0533 or email: nokelley@hshistoricalsociety.org to purchase books listed above or items listed below.

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2010 Howard-Suamico Historical Society Calendar
 $5.00* 
From January until December you'll be informed each month with our newest fund raising project.  Each month offers a vintage full size photo depicting life and times in Howard and Suamico.  Several monthly dates are marked with historical anniversaries and events of national interest as well as local interest.  This calendar also has the history details and other helpful information regarding the Howard-Suamico Historical Society. 
(To receive via US Mail: add +$4.00 postage & handling)
Available at: H-S Memories Shows, HSHS Meetings, Thornberry Cottage and Brockman's Cards & Gifts

Duck Creek Bricks  $10.00
From the historic Duck Creek Brick Company.  We have these collectible bricks for sale and they make great paperweights for the office or a unique shelf display item.  A copy of the Duck Creek Brick Company history is included with each brick sold.  Now available with inscribed wood base. 

Howard-Suamico Historical Society T-Shirts  $10.00
These t-shirts are screen printed with the HSHS logo, available in medium, large, and X-large

Howard-Suamico Historical Society Baseball Caps  $10.00  Embroidered HSHS logo...One size fits all...makes a wonderful gift!

Howard-Suamico Historical Society Coffee Cups  $7.00  13oz. teal-blue glass mug printed with the white HSHS logo...makes a wonderful statement!  Made in USA

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MISSION!  

On Sale!
To purchase items listed above, please contact any board member.
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