Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Originally donated by John Strassman on behalf of the Milwaukee Yacht Club Board of Directors on February 20, 2001 and supplemented by a delivery by Joseph P. Gilsinger on March 30, 2006. In 2011, Michael & Linda Norderhaug donated a few additional materials. Materials accessioned as Local History Manuscripts Collection.

Processing Information

Initially processed in 2001 by other staff/volunteers. Processing finalized by volunteer Christine H. Sentz, 2020. Finding aid completed by Casey Lapworth, 2021.