Title: Milwaukee Government Service League Records
Inclusive Dates: 1939-1974

Creator:

• Milwaukee Government Service League

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 398

Quantity: 1.2 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

The Milwaukee Government Service League (MGSL) championed public service employees in the Milwaukee area through benefits programs and events. The records consist of correspondence, financial statements, meeting minutes, membership lists, and publications.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0398

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Founded in 1935, the MGSL described its purpose as supporting good government and protecting the best interests of the community at large through maintenance and promotion of the highest standards of public service. Pamphlets list changes in the retirement, pension, and life insurance programs for city employees as successes of the organization.

Records contain meeting minutes of MGSL committees, correspondence, financial statements, and member lists. The ‘Publications and fliers’ folder contains issues of the magazine Government Service as well as fliers for member events such as a bowling league. See the 'Documents and Reports' under Related Material for additional records from this organization.

Subjects are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within each folder.

Milwaukee Government Service League Records, 1939-1974, Collection 398. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Archival Collections

• Annuity and Pension Board Records. City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 28.

• Wisconsin Pamphlet Collection. Local History Manuscript Collection 82.

Publications and Other Items

Government Service

The Milwaukee Government Service League Salutes Civic Progress

The Milwaukee Government Service League Salutes Vocational Training

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

Materials were collected by individual Milwaukee Public Library staff who actively participated in this organization. Accessioned as a Local History Manuscripts Collection.

Processing Information

Processed by Tobias Fudge, 2023.

Box   1 Folder   1	Constitution, 1953-1964
Box   1 Folder   2-4	Correspondence, 1943-1970
Box   3 Folder   1-4	Documents & Reports, 1939-1946
Box   4 Folder   1	Documents & Reports, 1947-1948
Box   1 Folder   5	Finances, 1943-1957
Box   1 Folder   6-7	Meeting minutes, 1943-1965
Box   2 Folder   1	Membership, 1949-1965
Box   2 Folder   2	Police, 1953
Box   2 Folder   3	Publications & fliers, 1939-1974
Box   2 Folder   4	Reports, 1942-1963