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

Initially, this collection consisted of materials found in two areas. It is unsure if they were received at the same time. Many of the volumes have MPL gift book plates indicating they were donated by Mr. Theo Zillmer, undated. Materials were accessioned as Local History.

Processing Information

Processed by Casey Lapworth, 2019.