Summary Information
Edward T. Donahue Papers
1946-1966
- Donahue, Edward T.
- Milwaukee County Expressway Commission.
Local History Manuscript Collection 347
1.4 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
This collection is the papers of Edward T. Donahue who
was a member of the Milwaukee County Expressway Commission from 1962-1966. The
materials focus on his work in this commission and its activities.
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English
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Biography/History
Edward T. Donahue was a member of the Milwaukee County Expressway Commission from
January 25, 1962 until his sudden death on December 5, 1966 at the age of 61. He was
Secretary of the Commission in 1965 and Vice-chairman in 1966. He graduated from
Riverside High School in 1923 and from Marquette Law School in 1927. He became
Secretary and Assistant to the President of Blatz Brewery in 1948. When the Pabst
Brewing Company obtained Blatz in 1958, Mr. Donahue became a Vice-president of the
company, which position he retained until his death.
Freeway construction in the Milwaukee area began after World War II as automobile
purchases increased and urban sprawl drew residents outward from the city to the
suburbs. Experts believing expressway systems were crucial for urban survival and
growth led to Milwaukee’s major expressway construction project. The project was
controversial due to its destruction of historic neighborhoods and homes in addition
to its contribution towards urban decentralization.
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of Edward T. Donahue’s papers pertaining to the Milwaukee
County Expressway Commission received during his tenure on the Commission. It
includes reports, minutes, agendas, correspondence and other material relating to
freeway planning projects.
Arrangement of the Materials
The collection is arranged alphabetically by folder subject and then chronologically
within each folder.
Preferred Citation
Donahue, Edward T., Papers, 1946-1966, Collection 347. Local History Manuscript
Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
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).
Currently, there is no acquisition information on file for this collection.
Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.
Inventory by Alice Richards, Fieldworker, 2014. Processed by Casey Lapworth,
2019.
Contents List
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Box
1
Folder
1
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Accident Reports, 1964-1966
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Committees
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Design, minutes, 1964-1966
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Technical, agendas, 1964-1966
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Box
1
Folder
4-6
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Construction projects - Progress reports,
1963-1966
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Correspondence, 1953-1966
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Box
1
Folder
8-10
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Design status reports, 1963-1966
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Box
1
Folder
11
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Maps and photographs, 1952-1965
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Meetings
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Box
2
Folder
1-3
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Agendas, 1953-1966
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Minutes
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Box
2
Folder
4-5
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1963-1964
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Box
3
Folder
1-2
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1966
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Box
3
Folder
3
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Memos for Expressway Engineers,
1964-1966
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Box
3
Folder
4
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Miscellaneous, 1948-1965
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Box
3
Folder
5
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Newspaper clippings, 1953-1966
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Pamphlets
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Box
3
Folder
6
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Eminent domain and engineering,
1946-1953
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Box
3
Folder
7
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Expressways / Freeways in other states,
1954-1966
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Box
3
Folder
8
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Highways in Wisconsin, 1956-1964
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