Summary Information
Leo Tiefenthaler Papers
1862-1976
Local History Manuscript Collection 90
0.6 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
Papers of Leo Tiefenthaler (1880-1974), who served as
the civic secretary of the City Club of Milwaukee for many years. Contains
correspondence, writings, and photographs.
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English
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Biography/History
Leo Tiefenthaler was born in Milwaukee to Pancratius and Clara Tiefenthaler in 1880.
Tiefenthaler taught elementary school for several years before earning his master's
degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin. He returned to
Milwaukee in 1911 where he served as municipal reference librarian. Tiefenthaler
became civic secretary of the City Club of Milwaukee in 1917, a post he held for
over fifty years. The City Club was founded in 1908 to oversee local government. A
believer in good government, Tiefenthaler attended various City and County meetings
and was active in overseeing their budgets. He died in 1974.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the papers of Leo Tiefenthaler. The bulk of the collection
is comprised of personal materials, such as correspondence, postcards, and
invitations from shortly before he moved back to Milwaukee, circa 1909-1910. There
is also a folder of his writings and poetry that he would give to his staff while he
was with the City Club, as well as notes from speeches he gave concerning various
civic matters. Other items such as photographs, clippings, and various notes are
included too.
Arrangement of the Materials
The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject or personal name, then
chronologically within each folder.
Preferred Citation
Tiefenthaler, Leo, Papers, 1862-1976, Collection 90. Local History Manuscript
Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Archival Collections
Publications and Other Items
City Club Contact
City Club News
Milwaukee Code of 1914
Papers, Bulletins and Reports
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 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).
The writings/poetry and some of the photographs were donated by Maxine Martinez
in 1997. The remainder of the collection was donated by unknown persons at an
unknown date. Materials accessioned as a Local History Manuscript
Collection.
Processed by Bob Jaeger, July 2021.
Contents List
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Box
1
Folder
1-2
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Correspondence, 1909-1910
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Honors and Awards, 1971-1976
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Box
1
Folder
4
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Medieval History, class work, 1909
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Miscellaneous Notes, circa 1910
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Box
1
Folder
6
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Newspaper Clippings, 1971, undated
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Photographs, 1909-1973, undated
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Box
1
Folder
8
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Postcards, 1909-1910
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Box
1
Folder
9
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Programs and Invitations, 1909-1910
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Box
1
Folder
10
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Receipts, 1909-1910
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Box
1
Folder
11
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Speeches, 1964-1967
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Box
2
Folder
1
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Skelley, S.E., Catholic Students' Association of America,
1909
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Box
2
Folder
2
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Tiefenthaler, Pancratius (father), certificates,
1862-1892
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Box
2
Folder
3
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Tiefenthaler, Laura (sister), obituary,
1974
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Box
2
Folder
4
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University of Wisconsin, 1909-1910
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Box
2
Folder
5
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Writings and Poetry, 1947-1974,
undated
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