Wisconsin Postcard Collection, 1901-1992
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Summary Information
Title: Wisconsin Postcard Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1901-1992

Creator:
  • Milwaukee Public Library
Call Number: Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 4

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:
Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:
A small collection of postcards from attractions around the State of Wisconsin.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-mhpc0004
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Scope and Content Note

This collection contains 54 postcards from various destinations in Wisconsin. The majority of postcards are undated but most of them are from around the 1970s. Most cards do not include a message on the back.

Arrangement of the Materials

Begins with General Wisconsin Tourism postcards followed by postcards arranged alphabetically by city or town name.

Preferred Citation

Wisconsin Postcard Collection, 1901-1992, Collection 4. Milwaukee Historic Photo Archives, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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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 collections from the Milwaukee Historic Photo Archives 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

The postcards were donated by multiple donors over a period of time. New materials are added to the collection as they are received from individual donors; there is no set schedule for these additions. Materials accessioned as a Historic Photo Collection.


Processing Information

Processed by Connor Bowman, 2021.


Contents List
Wisconsin - Escape to Wisconsin Series
Box   1
Apostle Islands, undated
Box   1
Long Lake, undated
Box   1
Copper Falls, undated
Box   1
UW-Madison and Crystal Lake, undated
Box   1
Somerset, undated
Box   1
Peshtigo River, undated
Box   1
Apostle Islands, undated
Box   1
Bagley - Wyalusing State Park (3 postcards), undated
Box   1
Baraboo - Circus World (5 postcards), undated
Box   1
Blue Mounds - Little Norway (8 postcards), undated
Box   1
Couderay - Tiger Musky Resort, undated
Box   1
Hayward - Lake Chippewa, undated
Box   1
Hubertus - Holy Hill (1 Souvenir Foldout), undated
Box   1
Madison - State Capitol Building (4 postcards), 1961, undated
Box   1
Manitowoc - Manitowoc Maritime Museum (6 postcards), undated
Box   1
Oshkosh, undated
Box   1
Phelps, 1992
Box   1
Port Washington, undated
Box   1
Prairie du Chien, undated
Box   1
Waukesha - The Terrace, 1901
Box   1
West Allis - Historical Society, undated
Box   1
Westfield - Sandman Motel, undated
Box   1
Wisconsin Dells - Lost Canyon (11 postcards), undated