Summary Information
Michael McGee, Jr. Aldermanic Records
1996-2008
- McGee, Michael, Jr.
- Milwaukee (Wis.). Common Council.
City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 39
- 1 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- 2 oversize folders
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
Records of Common Council Alderman Michael McGee, Jr.,
who served Milwaukee's 6th District from 2004-2008. Collection contains
correspondence, reports, subject files, clippings, and publications.
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English
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Biography/History
Michael McGee, Jr. graduated in 1999 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
with a B. A. in political science. During this time he also worked as a substitute
teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools and after graduating he worked as an academic
advisor for UWM from 2000-2004. He was elected as alderman to the City of
Milwaukee’s 6th District in 2004, defeating longtime incumbent Marlene Odom-Johnson.
McGee’s father, Michael McGee Sr., was the City of Milwaukee’s 10th District
Alderman from 1984-1992. McGee’s tenure as an alderman was tumultuous. In May of
2007 he was arrested on federal and state charges and ended up serving 6½ years. He
unsuccessfully ran for re-election in 2008 from jail. In 2013 he began a career in
fitness/nutrition.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains records from the City of Milwaukee’s 6th District Alderman,
Michael McGee, Jr. This collection includes reports, press releases, publications,
photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings and articles.
Arrangement of the Materials
Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically within each
folder.
Preferred Citation
McGee, Michael, Jr., Aldermanic Records, 1996-2008, Collection 39. City of Milwaukee
Archival Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all
in accordance with state law. The public may view City of Milwaukee Archival
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).
Milwaukee Public Library receives official materials from city departments via
the Milwaukee City Records Center, pursuant to state statutes and city
ordinances governing the permanent retention of city records.
Processed by Casey Lapworth, Processing Archivist, 2021.
Contents List
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Box
1
Folder
14
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African World Festival 2004-2005,
undated
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Box
1
Folder
1
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Biography, 2005, undated
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Box
1
Folder
2-4
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Clippings, 2004-2006
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Box
1
Folder
5-6
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Complaints – Police/Law Enforcement, 2004-2005,
undated
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Correspondence, 2004-2007, undated
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Box
1
Folder
8
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Miscellaneous, 2004-2008, undated
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Oversize Folder
1
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Newspapers, 1997, 2004
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Box
1
Folder
9
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Newsletters – District 6, 2004-2005
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Box
1
Folder
10
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Newsletters – Miscellaneous, 2004
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Box
1
Folder
11
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Ordinances, 1996-2006
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Box
1
Folder
12
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Photographs, undated
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Oversize Folder
2
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Photographs, 2006
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Box
1
Folder
13
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Press Releases, 2002-2005
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Box
2
Folder
1
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Public Safety, 2003-2005
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Reports
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Box
2
Folder
2
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Annual, 2003-2007
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Box
2
Folder
3
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Board of Election Commissioners,
2003-2005
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Box
2
Folder
4
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Comptroller, 2006-2007
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Box
2
Folder
5
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City Hall Restoration, 2006-2007
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Box
1
Folder
15
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Race and Sentacing in Wisconsin,
2004
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