Title: Freewheelers Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1974-2010

Creator:

• Freewheelers

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 378

Quantity: 0.4 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Collection of materials from the Freewheelers, a local group of Milwaukee artists. Contains clippings, correspondence, and photographs.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0378

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In the early 1970s a group of Milwaukee's Inner City artists began to meet at Martin Luther King Library. The group's purpose was to encourage the artistic development of its members. The group started as the Central City Artists & Craftsmen Association but later became known as the Freewheelers. In 1976, they had their first exhibition. Major events included a group exhibition at the Charles Allis Art Library and an annual Summer Art Fair at King Library.

This collection contains materials from the Freewheelers, a local Milwaukee group of artists. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, meeting notes, and biographies of the artists.

Subjects are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within each folder.

Freewheelers Collection, 1974-2010, Collection 378. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Black Arts Summer Experience 80 : coloring book / Ronald J. Stewart

• Gerald Duane Coleman Collection. Local History Manuscript Collection 377.

• Wisconsin Visual Artists Records. Local History Manuscript Collection 332.

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

Originally accessioned as a Rare Books collection, the materials were transferred to Local History Manuscripts in 2023.

Processing Information

Processed by Tobias Fudge, 2024.

Box   1 Folder   1	Artists' Biographies, 1976-2010
Box   1 Folder   2	Correspondence, 1974-1993
Box   1 Folder   3	Clippings, 1977-1992
Box   1 Folder	Freedom and the Arts Award Plaque from Milwaukee Links, Inc., 1980
Box   1 Folder   4-5	Mailing lists, 1977-1993, undated
Box   1 Folder   6-8	Meeting notices & press releases, 1976-1993
Box   1 Folder   10	Photographs, 1980, undated
Box   1 Folder   9	Price lists, 1975-1993