Title: Frank and Company Scrapbook
Inclusive Dates: 1930-1942

Creators:

• Frank and Company
• Walter, Frank

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 101

Quantity: 0.3 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Scrapbook of the history of Frank and Company, local Milwaukee sausage makers.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0101

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Louis Frank (1820-1913) emigrated from Germany to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1848. He opened L. Frank & Son there, a small retail sausage shop, in 1852. By 1860 they began manufacturing sausage for wholesale and officially considered that year to be their true beginning. In 1875, Louis’ son Nathan (1848-1912) began working in the family business until his death. In 1918 the company reorganized and changed their name to Frank and Company. In 1919 Walter Frank (1879-1953?), grandson of Louis, became president.

This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Walter Frank documenting the Company’s history from 1930-1942. It contains correspondence, advertisements, and other ephemera.

Materials have been left in original order with the exception of 1 envelope of loose photographs.

Frank and Company Scrapbook, 1930-1942, Collection 101. 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

No acquisition information is available at this time. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Processed by Casey Lapworth, Archives Librarian, 2022.

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Scrapbook, 1930-1942