Summary Information
Milwaukee Old Settlers’ Clubs Collection
1874-1961
- Old Settlers' Club of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee
County, Wis.)
Local History Manuscript Collection 265
- 0.3 cubic ft. (1 box)
- 1 oversize folder
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
This collection contains documents and ephemera
relating to Old Settlers’ Club of Milwaukee County, an organization dedicated to
preserving local history.
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Biography/History
Generally, Old Settler’s Clubs were organizations created by original settlers of an
area to preserve its history. The Milwaukee area had several: Old Settlers’ Club of
Milwaukee County, North Side Old Settlers’ Club, South Side Old Settlers’ Club and
West Side Old Settlers’ Club. The Old Settlers’ Club of Milwaukee County was
formally organized in 1869, although it had previously existed more informally. Its
first official meeting was announced in newspapers for July 5th, 1869 and was
incorporated in 1887. The South Side Old Settler’s Club was founded in 1889 and
incorporated in 1895.
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains pamphlets, newspaper clippings, letters, receipts, record
sheet and a flyer relating to Old Settlers’ Club of Milwaukee County. Also included
are pamphlets and correspondence relating to the history, constitution, by-laws and
anniversaries of the South Side Old Settler’s Club, including its Ladies Auxiliary,
an anniversary ribbon from the West Side Old Settler’s Club and an oversized
certificate presented to Frederick Layton.
Arrangement of the Materials
The subjects are arranged in alphabetical order and then chronologically within each
folder.
Preferred Citation
Milwaukee Old Settlers’ Clubs Collection, 1874-1961, Collection 265. Local History
Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Early Milwaukee : papers from the archives of the Old Settler's Club
of Milwaukee County, 1830-1890
Early Milwaukee : papers from the archives of the Old Settlers' Club
of Milwaukee County
Annual addresses, 1872-1875
Milwaukee County Old Settlers' Club : its origin, purpose and aims;
amendments to articles of incorporation and revised by laws of 1889
Our American shipping : address before the Old Settlers Club,
Milwaukee, February 22, 1908
29th annual banquet : Old Settlers' Club of Milwaukee County,
1848-1898, at the Plankington House, Feb.22 [1898]
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).
In 2019, additional materials from MPL’s Pamphlet collection were added. No
acquisition information is currently available. Materials were accessioned as
Local History Manuscripts.
Inventory by Arlene Espinoza, Archives Volunteer, 2014. Processed by Casey
Lapworth, 2019.
Contents List
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Oversize Folder
1
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Certificate, Frederick Layton,
Undated
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Box
1
Folder
11
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North West Old Settler’s Club, 1954
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Old Settlers’ Club of Milwaukee County
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Box
1
Folder
1-5
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Banquets, 1889-1940
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Box
1
Folder
6
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By-laws, 1898, 1905, 1932, 1946
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Miscellaneous, 1874-1895,
undated
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Box
1
Folder
8
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Pioneer and Old Settlers’ Clubs, 1884,
1886
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Box
1
Folder
9
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South Side Old Settler’s Club,
1925-1961
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Box
1
Folder
10
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West Side Old Settler’s Club, 1895
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