Researchers must use digitized copies of the audio recordings. There are no access
restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in
accordance with state law.
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).
Copyright is held jointly by the interview subjects and the University of Wisconsin
System.
Lawrence Baldassaro donated the collection in June 1993 (accession 1993-022). He donated
additional materials in June 2005 (accession 2004-067).
Kathy Koch processed the collection at the Archives in November 1997. Ryan Claringbole
processed accession 2004-067 in October 2006.
Scene Savers digitized the audio recordings in 2015. Preservation master files were
created as 96 kHz/24-bit resolution 2 channel .wav files. Access copies were created as 44
kHz/320 kbps bit rate 2 channel .mp3 files.