Local History Manuscript Collections

Local History Manuscripts Collection

These collections focus on people, organizations and events in and around the Milwaukee area.  They contain personal papers, family papers and organizational records and cover topics such as Socialism, literary manuscripts, and other materials that represent Milwaukee’s history. Some collections include the Frank Zeidler Papers, Max Nohl Papers, and the Wisconsin Visual Artists Records.

Finding aids for the Local History Manuscripts Collection can be found online using  Archival Resources in Wisconsin,  which contains the finding aids of archival collections in the Milwaukee Public Library and other institutions around the state of Wisconsin.  Finding aids & related materials may also be found by searching CountyCat.

Using the Collections

Local History Manuscript Collections are viewed by appointment only in the Frank P. Zeidler Room of the Central Library. All materials are requested and appointments are scheduled here. Same day access cannot be guaranteed. All research questions should be addressed via e-mail to mplarchives@milwaukee.gov and will be answered in the order received.