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- ↑ Algoma-Record Herald, Dec 21, 1967, pg 5
- ↑ https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/gaz-record/2831242
- ↑ The History of the Belgian Settlements in Door, Kewaunee and Brown Counties: ... a legacy in 10 parts by Math S. Tlachac (1974) page 25
- ↑ https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AMXDVLQNX5DMII8Q
- ↑ St. Michael's Leveled But Memories Remain, by Clara Vandertie (Door County Advocate, 1976-08-5) Accessible via https://www.doorcountynewspapers.org/
- ↑ History of Misere Reveals Trying Times - Rift in Parish (Algoma Record Herald, 1968-01-11) Accessible via https://www.algomapubliclibrary.org/
- ↑ http://wigenweb.org/door/cemeteries/stmichaels.html
- ↑ Leccia Post Office reference at Misere existed from Apr 15, 1880 - Dec 9, 1885" Going For The Mail: A History of Door County Post Offices, by James B. Hale (1996) p 104
- ↑ https://catalog.archives.gov/id/68844038?objectPage=933 (img 933 of 1,305) Record Group 28, Records of the Post Office Department 1773 – 1971 Wisconsin: Dane - Douglas NAID: 68844038
- ↑ https://catalog.archives.gov/id/68844038?objectPage=927 (img 927 of 1,305) Record Group 28, Records of the Post Office Department 1773 – 1971 Wisconsin: Dane - Douglas NAID: 68844038
- ↑ https://catalog.archives.gov/id/68844038?objectPage=951 (img 951 of 1,305) Record Group 28, Records of the Post Office Department 1773 – 1971 Wisconsin: Dane - Douglas NAID: 68844038