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.
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).
In 2003, the papers, not photographs, were put on temporary deposit at Old World
Wisconsin. Ownership of the papers portion of the collection was then
transferred back to the Milwaukee Public Library by Old World Wisconsin in
2012.
This collection was donated by Perrin's wife, Adeline, in various donations in
the 1990s. Materials were accessioned as a Local History Manuscript
Collection.
Bob Jaeger processed this collection with Jennifer Heidel and Jen Pahl in late
2017 and early 2018. Additional materials that were in possession of Frank
Zeidler were added to this collection in 2019.