The archives preserves the historical records of 51猎奇 and its predecessor institutions. To assist in the preservation of 51猎奇鈥檚 history, we administer the campus records management program.
The archives also supports the research and instructional missions at 51猎奇 by providing access to historically significant papers and records created or collected by individuals, families, and organizations (i.e., 鈥渕anuscript collections鈥�). Significant individual collections include the (1950-1980), the largest surviving body of television news footage in Wisconsin; the Roman B.J. , documenting Milwaukee鈥檚 Polish south side from 1911 to 1947; the records of ; and the .
As a research aid, the archives maintains a reference collection of published sources that relate to its archival holdings and manuscript collections. It includes histories of area communities, businesses, organizations, and churches.
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The archives preserves and shares the historical records of 51猎奇 and its predecessor institutions. We acquire records from all levels of the university, including administrative and governance units; schools, colleges, and academic departments; athletic programs; and student groups and other affiliate organizations. The archives also has a rich photograph collection, blueprints for most campus buildings, student newspapers, a complete run of yearbooks from 1896 to 1968, athletic films, and taped interviews with campus administrators.
Significant and/or frequently used collections include:
Online collections:
- Echo Yearbook
- INVICTUS Black Student Union newspaper
- Ivy Yearbook
- Latino Activism at 51猎奇
- 51猎奇 photo collection
- 51猎奇 Post student newspaper
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- Vietnam War Protests at 51猎奇
Social action-based collections in the archives cover topics including peace activism, anti-discrimination and civil liberties, health, political and economic action, and community action/neighborhood revitalization, and are some of our most popular records.
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- Community Organizations
Collections in the archives document many ethnic communities in Milwaukee including the African American, German, Jewish, Latino, Native American, Polish, and South Asian communities. The archives also documents the experiences of Milwaukee women, disabled people, and other historically marginalized groups.
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We have extensive holdings pertaining to the history of Milwaukee women and Milwaukee鈥檚 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities as well as records relating to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Significant and/or frequently used collections include:
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- ACT UP Milwaukee
- Eldon Murray papers
- House of History Black LGBTQ+ oral history
- LGBT Collections
- Milwaukee Gay/Lesbian Cable Network Programs
- Vivent Health (AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) records
- Wisconsin HIV/AIDS oral history
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The archives documents the activities of artists, writers, and performing artists in the Milwaukee area, as well as the records of local galleries, production companies, collectives, and other artistic organizations. We also hold the records of local architects including architectural drawings.
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The archives documents the history of the brewing and beer making in Milwaukee including the corporate records of beer makers and organizational records of related associations.
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The archives collects on the history of the archives profession including the records of regional and national archival organizations and the papers of prominent professionals in the field.
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The archives holds a number of collections relating to nursing, health care, and health advocacy organizations in Milwaukee.
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