Summary Information
August Strehlow Papers 1915-1965
Local History Manuscript Collection 368
0.8 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
August Strehlow held various elected positions in
Wisconsin politics. Included are personal papers mainly related to a 1929 trip to
Europe with Milwaukee Mayor Daniel Hoan.
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Biography/History
August Strehlow (31 January 1867 - 23 December 1943) was born in Stettin, Germany
(now Szczecin, Poland) and came to Milwaukee with his parents at age 14. He was
educated in the Milwaukee Public Schools and became a house painter and hardwood
finisher in 1903. He became a contractor and stayed in the business until 1928.
Strehlow, a Socialist, first unsuccessfully ran for public office in the state
assembly in 1902. He ran again in 1904 and was elected. After serving one term in
the state assembly, he ran for city alderman for the 20th ward in 1906 and was
re-elected each term until 1916. Although he did not run that term, his successor
resigned after only a few months and Strehlow returned to the office. He was again
re-elected in 1920, 1924, 1932 and 1936. The 20th ward was one of the state’s
largest districts and was eventually divided into three wards, the 20th, 26th and
9th. The first public natatorium and first playground in the city were built in his
district.
Strehlow married his wife, Helen (17 January 1870 – 22 March 1948), a native
Milwaukeean, on 8 June 1889; they were married for over 50 years. They had two sons,
George and August, and a daughter, Helen.
Scope and Content Note
The papers consist of personal records of August Strehlow. Most are related to a 1929
trip to Europe that included Mayor Daniel Hoan. The trip was to christen a new
steamship, the “Milwaukee”. Also included are newspaper clippings, city
commendations, a travel diary, correspondence, photographs and a photobook, a map,
and some miscellaneous ephemera.
Arrangement of the Materials
The subjects are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within each
folder.
Preferred Citation
Strehlow, August, Papers, 1915-1965, Collection 368. 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).
Donated by Bernice Sherbert, August Strehlow’s granddaughter in 1996. The
materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.
Inventory and updates by Kadie Seitz, Fieldworker, 2014. Processed by Casey
Lapworth, 2019.
Contents List
Box
1
Folder
1
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Anniversaries - wedding, circa 1939
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Anniversaries - work, 1934, 1940
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Correspondence, 1928-1929, 1939
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Box
1
Folder
4
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Death - funeral, 1943
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Death - memorials, 1943-1944
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Box
1
Folder
6
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Death – newspaper clippings, 1943
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Event attendance, 1915-1921
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Box
1
Folder
8
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European Trip, 1929
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Box
1
Folder
9
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European Trip - Photographs, 1929
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Box
1
Folder
10
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Map - Montreal Harbor, 1924
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Box
1
Folder
11
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“Milwaukee”, Hamburg American steamship - christening,
1929
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Box
2
Folder
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“Milwaukee”, Hamburg American steamship - photobook,
1929
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Box
1
Folder
12
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Miscellaneous, circa 1928
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Box
1
Folder
13
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Newspaper clippings, 1929-1965
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Box
1
Folder
14
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Photographs, circa 1890s-1939,
undated
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Box
1
Folder
15
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Photographs – Milwaukee Post Office construction,
undated
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