Title: Clara Louise Little Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1907-1946

Creator:

• Little, Clara Louise

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 288

Quantity:

• 0.6 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
• 1 oversize folder

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Assorted materials written by local author and genealogist, Clara L. Little. Primarily contains genealogical materials on Wisconsin families.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0288

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Clara Louise Little (1865-1955) was a writer for the Mukwonago Chief newspaper. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chicago in 1907. She was also active in the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society. Upon her death, she left stock to the Milwaukee Public Library that was to be used to purchase genealogical books for its collection.

This collection contains a variety of items related to Little's work. There is a folder of materials that deals with Mukwonago or genealogy topics. It contains poetry and stories that Little apparently wrote for the Mukwonago Chief. There is also at least one poem in the collection which was written by Mrs. Robert J. Lacey. Also included is Little's 1907 diploma from the University of Chicago. The majority of the collection is comprised of several scrapbooks titled "Obituaries, Weddings, Baptisms, Genealogical Data and Divers Sundry Notes on Wisconsin Families". They are primarily clippings and writings about Wisconsin families, focusing on Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. They date mostly from 1944-1946, although there are a few earlier clippings. Volume 4 is missing and presumed non-extant.

The collection is in alphabetical order. Each volume of the scrapbooks is divided into two parts, A-L and M-Z by surname, and are generally in alphabetical order within.

Little, Clara Louise, Papers, 1907-1946, Collection 288. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County Genealogical Society's Family Files

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

Donor information unavailable at this time. Materials accessioned as a Local History Manuscript Collection.

Processing Information

Processed by Bob Jaeger, December 2021.

Oversize Folder   1	Diploma, 1907
	Wisconsin Families
Box   1	Volume 1, parts 1-2, 1944
Box   2	Volume 2, parts 1-2, 1931-1945
Box   3	Volume 3, parts 1-2, 1945-1946
Box   3	Volume 5, parts 1-2, 1932-1946
Box   1 Folder   1	Writings, 1943-1945, undated