Oral history interview with John P. Gilbertson / interviewed by Howard Fredricks (3 of 4)

Gilbertson discusses his life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing on social life, recreation, and his career as a letter carrier. He describes the operations of the postal service, the position of postmaster, and misconduct within the post office. He also recalls early Native American and African American residents of La Crosse. Topics also discussed include: First automobiles, La Crosse -- Horse and buggy, restrictions and popularity -- Local business competitors -- Presidential influence on local economy, President McKinley to President Theodore Roosevelt -- Development of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse -- La Crosse Normal School -- Horse and buggy racing, West avenue, La Crosse -- Hoeschler family, drug store and realtor business -- Post office experiences, interactions with the community members -- La Crosse Clinic, Dr. Gunderson -- Smith family, local businesses -- Postmaster general and political views.

00:00:15—First automobiles, La Crosse | 00:01:50—Horse and buggy, restrictions and popularity | 00:08:00—Local business competitors | 00:11:50—Presidential influence on local economy, President McKinley to President Theodore Roosevelt | 00:13:15—Development of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | 00:15:30—La Crosse Normal School | 00:19:40—Horse and buggy racing, West avenue, La Crosse | 00:23:00—Hoeschler family, drug store and realtor business | 00:33:30—Post office experiences, interactions with the community members | 00:41:15—La Crosse Clinic, Dr. Gunderson | 00:46:40—Smith family, local businesses | 00:55:00—Postmaster general and political views

Tape 3 of 4.