Elmer H. Groth Diary, 1916–1919
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Summary Information
Title: Elmer H. Groth Diary
Inclusive Dates: 1916–1919

Creator:
  • Groth, Elmer H.
Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 376

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:
Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:
Elmer H. Groth was a local attorney in the 1920s and 1930s and he served as a City of Milwaukee assistant attorney.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0376
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Biography/History

Elmer H. Groth was born 27 April 1897. He worked as a law clerk and eventually earned a law degree from Marquette University. During World War I, Groth served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army. In the 1920s and 1930s he served as a City of Milwaukee assistant attorney.

Scope and Content Note

Diary entries detail information regarding Groth’s personal life, position as a clerk and lawyer, and local and world events. Diary is one single bound volume.

Arrangement of the Materials

Collection is in original order as bound in volume.

Preferred Citation

Groth, Elmer H., Diary, 1916-1919, Collection 376. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Civil Court Act Annotated

Administrative/Restriction Information
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

There is no acquisition information currently available. The materials were accessioned as a Local History Manuscript Collection.


Processing Information

Inventory by Rachel Arndt, 2014. Final processing by Casey Lapworth, 2018.