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Oral history interview with Herman Papenfuss

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Papenfuss, Herman
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Papenfuss discusses his childhood, recreation, and work history in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He describes working as a cigar maker in several cigar factories, including the Pamperin & Wiggenhorn Cigar ...

Papenfuss discusses his childhood, recreation, and work history in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He describes working as a cigar maker in several cigar factories, including the Pamperin & Wiggenhorn Cigar Company in La Crosse. He recalls his World War I service in the trenches in France. He also details his longtime employment as a janitor for the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, mentioning interaction with several members of the university faculty and administration.

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