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Knapp Family Gallery 1920-1930

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

The following are images from our collection for the James Asa Knapp and Emma Knapp family in Taylor Rapids, Wisconsin, from circa 1920-1930. For stories and information on many of these people, see our Knapp category. For a list of … Continue reading →


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Visualizing the Peshtigo River and Impact on the Knapp Family

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen
Visualizing the Peshtigo River and Impact on the Knapp Family

In The Peshtigo River, Marinette County’s Greatest Remaining Natural Resource was put together by Jim Frink on the High Falls Flowage site, a site about the lake and surrounding land and rivers, based upon a report in “The Water Powers … Continue reading →


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Early Memories of Taylor Rapids, Wisconsin

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Wayne Knapp
Early Memories of Taylor Rapids, Wisconsin

The following poem by Wayne Knapp speaks of his childhood home in Taylor Rapids, Wisconsin, a town lost to time and nature not far south of Goodman in the far northern wilderness of the state. Taylor Rapids was once home … Continue reading →


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Lunch On the River on Old Jim With Nonie and Wayne

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Robert F. Knapp (1913-1994)
Lunch On the River on Old Jim With Nonie and Wayne

I have spoken often of how much of my youthful happiness is owed to my wonderful departed sister, Nonie. She was one in a million. She a teacher, mother, and sister to us, especially to my younger brother, Wayne, and … Continue reading →


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