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A newspaper article describing the 1966 re-dedication of the Flambeau Trail in Iron County, WI

This is the schedule, presenters, and opening remarks narration given for the 1994 Re-Dedication of the Historic Flambeau Trail as part of the Iron County Heritage Festical.

Review of historic Euroepan colonial and United States polices toward American Indians. Creating context for how varing EuroAmerican communites shaped relationships with American Indians.

Outdoorsman and guide Fay Buck catches 2 lynx cubs and was attacked by the mother lynx

J. G. Norwood was attached to the Owen Geological Expedtion exploreing the norhern Mississippi River and Lake Superior. Norwood's documentation of Ojibwa communites, routes, and culture are among the best from the 19th century. Excerpts of this map…

Excerpts of early journal that delivers keen insights into the use of the Flambeau Trail, Fur Trade operations on Lake Superior and Lac Du Flambeau. The attached excerpt focuses on the use of the Flambeau Trail. The entire document can be found at…

Chapter from masters thesis that includes 5 trip-tickets that support key routes in the Lac Du Flambeau District. Supporting maps can be found at https://www.mwhistory.org/james-bokern-thesis-1987/

James D. Doty map from 1820 supporting the Jounal of the 1820 expedition of Doty, Schoolcraft, and Cass. Excerpt from Doty Journal in support of Flambeau Trail class.

Map created to support trip ticket for master's thesis. Hand drawn by Taschia Bokern. Synthesis of numerous 19th century maps and journals.

This article describes the 1966 ceremony re-dedicating the historic Flambeau Trail that was surveyed, signed, and promoted as an Iron County attraction. This was the first attempt at re-surveying and marking this historic route. This cooperative…