Title: Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1920-2021

Creator:

• Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 379

Quantity:

• 1.28 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
• 4 videocassettes

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

The collection consists of scrapbooks, meeting minutes, newsletters, photographs, event fliers, pamphlets, membership lists, certificates, sports team rosters, constitutions, blueprints, newspaper clippings, anniversary booklets, videocassette recordings, and a damaged property report. These materials document various activities of the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf organization and its predecessor, The Milwaukee Silent Club.

Language: English, American Sign Language

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0379

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The Milwaukee Silent Club began as an unofficial organization in 1918, meeting in various locations around Milwaukee, finding a semi-permanent meeting location at 221 West Water Street in 1920. It was a fraternity until October 23rd, 1920, when women created their own sub-organization within the fraternity. The Club's basketball team was formed on January 14th, 1921 with the bowling team following in 1934. The Club became an official organization under state law on April 19th, 1922. The Club remained at the Water Street location until 1965 when it moved to 622 North Broadway. In 1982, the Club found a new permanent location at 1725 South 11th Street. Then in 1983, the Club changed its name to the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf. (Based on an article, located in folder 22, written by Raymond Steger)

This collection documents the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf's activities as Milwaukee Silent Club before becoming an officially recognized organization through its offerings as the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf in 2021. The majority of the material covers the 1980s when the organization had just renamed itself.

The materials were not recieved in a specific order, so they were arranged topically then alphabetically, chronologically, or by size using MPLP.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

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

Joel Mankowski donated the materials on January 9th, 2023. Mankowski was a member of the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf and a former American Sign Language professor at UWM.

Processing Information

Laura K. N. Jones processed the collection on February 14th, 2023 and created the EAD on February 16th, 2023.

Box   1 Folder   21	Anniversary Booklets, 1965-2013
	Audiovisual
Video   1	GMAD 75th Anniversary [video program], 1994 October Language: Videocassette in American Sign Language and English. Physical Description: Videocassette  Scope and Content Note: A recording of the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf's 75th anniversary celebration event on October 8th, 1994. The recording includes speeches, interviews with former officers, skits, and awards.
Video   2	GMAD Show [video program], 2001 September Language: Videocassette in American Sign Language and English. Physical Description: Videocassette  Scope and Content Note: A recording of a skit with prominent Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf officers and members on September 29th, 2001.
Video   3	GMAD 2nd Annual Sports Awards Banquet [video program], 1990 January Language: Videocassette in American Sign Language and is not interpreted. Physical Description: Videocassette  Scope and Content Note: A recording of the the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf's second annual sports awards banquet event on January 20th, 1990. The recording includes skits, speeches, and awards. About half way through the tape, the recording changes to a live television recording and does not return to the Awards Banquet.
Video   4	GMAD 3rd Annual Sports Awards Banquet [video program], 1991 January Language: Videocassette in American Sign Language and is not interpreted. Physical Description: Videocassette  Scope and Content Note: A recording of the Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf's third annual sports awards banquet event on January 12th, 1991. The recording includes speeches, awards, and mingling amongst attendees.
Box   1 Folder   27	Blueprints, 1983
Box   1 Folder   16	Certificates, 1967-2013
Box   1 Folder   26	Constitutions, 1922-1983
Box   1 Folder   24	Damaged Property Incident, 1976-1977
Box   1 Folder   20	Event Fliers, 2004-2021
Box   1 Folder   19	Information Pamphlets, 1974-1989
Box   1 Folder   23	Meeting Minutes, 1920
Box   1 Folder   18	Membership Documentation, 1920-1968, Undated
Box   1 Folder   25	Newsletters, 1987-1999
Box   1 Folder   22	Newspaper Clippings, 1955-1993, Undated
	Photographs
Box   1 Folder   10	1922-1953, Undated
Box   1 Folder   11	1931
Box   1 Folder   12	1932
Box   1 Folder   13	1953-1960
Box   1 Folder   14	1946-2003, Undated
Box   1 Folder   15	1972-1985, Undated
Box   2	1938-1972, Undated
	Scrapbooks
Box   1 Folder   1	Basketball Scarpbook, 1952-1955
Box   1 Folder   2	Basketball Scrapbook Miniture, 1949
Box   1 Folder   3	Deaf Culture Scrapbook, 1984
Box   1 Folder   4	Newsletter and Events Scrapbook, 1989-1990
Box   1 Folder   5	Variety Show III Scrapbook, 1982
Box   1 Folder   6	Variety Show IV Scrapbook, 1983
Box   1 Folder   7	Variety Show V Scrapbook, 1984
Box   1 Folder   8	Variety Show VI Scrapbook, 1985
Box   1 Folder   9	Variety Show VII Scrapbook, 1986
Box   1 Folder   17	Sports Documentation, 1936-1990, Undated