Title: Donna Schlieman Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1914–2014

Creator:

• Schlieman, Donna

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 99

Quantity: 2.0 cubic ft. (7 boxes)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Donna Schlieman (1937-2013) was a nurse and passionate activist for historic preservation and park conservation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0099

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Donna Schlieman, born 27 August 1937 in Pekin, Illinois to Arthur and Doris Lucille (Drake) Schlieman, was a nurse and passionate activist for historic preservation and park conservation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a board member of Preserve Our Parks, a longtime volunteer at the Pabst Mansion and Historic Milwaukee, Inc., and a regular attendee of Historic Preservation Commission meetings. Schlieman worked on historic designation for twelve properties, nine of which were successful: Kilbourn/Reservoir Park, Avalon Theatre, Holy Rosary Church, University Club, Schlitz Tavern (Humboldt and North), First Ward Yard Office, First National Bank, and Goll House. She was awarded the Cream of the Cream City award in 2002 for her dedication to historic preservation. She founded the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance in 2003. Schlieman died 20 December 2013 in Milwaukee.

This collection contains materials in two areas: historic preservation activities and personal materials. The historic preservation materials include awards, research, photographs, maps, notes, correspondence, meetings minutes, agendas, plans and reports. The personal materials include genealogy research, genealogy instructions, ephemera and photographs.

The collection is arranged alphabetically. Within each series, folders are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within each folder.

Schlieman, Donna, Papers, 1914–2014, Collection 99. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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

The collection was donated to by Gail Fitch in 2014, on behalf of the estate of Donna Schlieman. Materials were accessioned as a Local History Manuscript Collection.

Processing Information

Inventory by Kadie Seitz, Archives Fieldworker, 2014. Processed by Casey Lapworth, 2019.

	Historic Preservation
Box   1 Folder   1	Avalon Theatre, 2003-2004
	Awards,
Box   5 Folder   rolled	Arctic Circle Club, 1969
Box   6 Folder   loose	Miscellaneous, 2002, 2005
Box   1 Folder   2	Miscellaneous, 2002-2007
Box   1 Folder   3	Blatz Pavilion, 2000-2001
Box   1 Folder   4	Brown House, 1996-2014
Box   1 Folder   5	Clippings/Articles, 2007
Box   1 Folder   6	DPW Sanitation Yard Expansion (14th and Walnut), 2007
	Downer Ave.
Box   1 Folder   7	City of Milwaukee Agendas/Minutes/Reports, 2007
Box   1 Folder   8	Correspondence, 2007
Box   1 Folder   9	Miscellaneous, 2007
Box   1 Folder   10	Notes, 2007
Box   5 Folder   1	Plans, 2007
Box   1 Folder   11	First National Bank (735 N. Water), 2007
Box   1 Folder   12	First Ward Yard Office (119 N. Humboldt), 2000-2003
Box   1 Folder   13	Goll House, 2001-2008
Box   1 Folder   14	Historic District (S. 1st and S. 2nd Street), 1979-2003
Box   1 Folder   15	Holy Rosary Church, 1999-2000
Box   1 Folder   16	Humboldt Yards, undated
Box   2 Folder   1	Kilbourn Reservoir Park, 1998-2004
Box   2 Folder   2	Knapp Street House (1018 E. Knapp Street), 2006
Box   2 Folder   3	Manegold Gramling House, 2002-2004
Box   2 Folder   4	Miscellaneous, 1985-2012, undated
Box   2 Folder   5	Pabst Brewery, 1997-2007
Box   2 Folder   6	Parks – general, 2001-2007, undated
Box   2 Folder   7	Publications, 2002-2004, undated
Box   2 Folder   8	Schlitz Tavern, 1999, undated
Box   2 Folder   9	Tax credits, 2011
Box   2 Folder   10	Temporary signage, 2000-2007, undated
Box   2 Folder   11	USS Des Moines, 2003-2006
Box   2 Folder   12	University Club, undated
	Personal
Box   7 Folder   loose	Buttons (45 buttons and 3 name tags), undated
	Genealogy
Box   2 Folder   13	8 week course manual, 1975-1979, undated
Box   2 Folder   14	Family – father, undated
Box   2 Folder   15	Family – mother, undated
Box   3 Folder   1	Handwritten notes, undated
Box   3 Folder   2	Instructions, undated
Box   3 Folder   3	Publication, 1975
Box   3 Folder   4	Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1997-2014
Box   3 Folder   5	Miscellaneous, 2000-2011
Box   3 Folder   6-7	Pabst Mansion, 1914-2011, undated
	Photographs
Box   3 Folder   8	Donna, 1956-2000, undated
Box   5 Folder   2	Donna, 1967
Box   3 Folder   9	Family album, undated
Box   4 Folder   1	Milwaukee (60 photos), 1999-2001, undated
Box   4 Folder   2	Miscellaneous, 1984, undated
Box   4 Folder   3	New York / Newburyport, Mass. (59 photos), undated
Box   4 Folder   4	Nursing class, 1960
	Publications
Box   4 Folder   5	Books, 1979
Box   4 Folder   6	Brochures, 1979-2007, undated
Box   4	Hymnal, Presbyterian, 1990 Physical Description: 1 volume
Box   4 Folder   7	Keeping Milwaukee Nice, 2014
Box   4 Folder   8	Utah, undated