The collection contains the personal papers of Carl Zeidler, Mayor of Milwaukee from
1940-1942. It is comprised of materials from his time as a lawyer, which include
correspondence with clients and various case documents. Zeidler was typically
involved in divorce, bankruptcy, and small claims cases. His school materials
contain items from all levels of schooling, including law school, such as course
work, report cards, diplomas, and awards. The post-war materials contain
correspondence and honors presented to Zeidler's parents after his death. There is
also correspondence and writings from the various clubs and organizations Zeidler
was involved in, such as the Sunday Morning Breakfast Club and the YMCA. The
scrapbooks are mostly comprised of clippings, but include other ephemera as well,
particularly from his time with the Lyric Male Chorus.
