Title: Sarah Peek Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1910-1949

Creator:

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 397

Quantity: 0.1 cubic ft. (1 folder)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

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

Abstract:

This collection contains 10 postcards depicting buildings associated with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. These buildings include the State Normal School, Milwaukee-Downer College, Milwaukee-Downer Seminary, and the Sandburg Residence Halls.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0397

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The Wisconsin State Normal School was built in Milwaukee in 1885. It operated under this name until 1927, when it became the Milwaukee State Teachers College. The name changed once more in 1951 to the Wisconsin State College, Milwaukee, before finally merging with the University of Wisconsin Extension division in 1956. This merger resulted in the formation of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Milwaukee-Downer College opened in 1895 as the result of a merger between Milwaukee College and Downer College, both institutions dedicated to the education of women. The Milwaukee-Downer Seminary was a part of this institution. Each college has a distinct history. Milwaukee College opened in 1850 as the Female Normal Institute, and Downer College opened in 1855 as the Wisconsin Female College. Milwaukee-Downer College merged with Lawrence college in 1964, and its buildings remain a part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.

Sandburg Hall is a student residence hall on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's campus. It was constructed in two phases, the first phase establishing the North, South, and West towers in 1970. These three buildings were the first residence halls at the university. The second phase saw the construction of the East tower in 2000.

This collection contains 10 postcards, each depicting a building associated with Milwaukee universities. Six postcards depict the normal school, two depict Milwaukee-Downer College, one depicts the Milwaukee-Downer Seminary, and one depicts the Sandburg residence halls. The dates for these cards are based on postmarks on the back, and the dated cards range from 1910-1949. The newest postcard, of Sandburg Hall, is undated. Each postcard measures around 3.5in x 5.5in.

The postcards are organized in their sleeves by location.

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Access Restrictions

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

Sarah Peek donated these records to the Archives Department in September 2022.

Processing Information

Ellie Goecken processed the collection in May 2023.

Folder   1

1910-1949, undated Physical Description: 0.1 cubic ft. (1 folder)