Wisconsin. Governor (1987-2001: Thompson): Appointments, 1986-2002


Summary Information
Title: Wisconsin. Governor (1987-2001: Thompson): Appointments
Inclusive Dates: 1986-2002

Creator:
  • Wisconsin. Governor (1987-2001: Thompson)
Call Number: 1992/202; 1993/160; 2003/011; 2004/112; 2006/115; 2006/176

Quantity: 47.6 c.f.

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Material documenting Executive Office appointments. Includes cover sheets, letters of recommendation, letters of appointment, resumes of appointees, office memoranda, certificates, and letters to individuals being replaced on boards and commissions.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-1992202
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Arrangement of the Materials

This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 6 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.

Administrative/Restriction Information
Acquisition Information

Accession Number: 1992/202, 1993/160, 2003/011, 2004/112, 2006/115, 2006/176


Contents List
1992/202
Part 1 (1992/202): Original Collection, 1986-1990
Physical Description: 4.0 c.f. (4 record center cartons) 
Scope and Content Note: Appointments made by Governor Tommy Thompson, 1986-1990.
1993/160
Part 2 (1993/160): Additions, 1987-1990
Physical Description: 3.6 c.f. (3 record center cartons and 2 archives boxes) 
Scope and Content Note: Records, 1987-1990, of circuit court judicial appointments, including resignation letters of former judges, solicitation letters from candidates, and candidate questionnaires.
Judicial appointments, circuit courts, 1987-1988
Box   1
Folder   1-2
Milwaukee County, branches 11 and 34
Box   1
Folder   3
Portage County, branch 2
Box   1
Folder   4
Racine County, branch 1
Box   1
Folder   5
Brown County, branch 7
Box   1
Folder   6-7
Dane County, branches 1 and 9
Box   1
Folder   8
Florence and Forest Counties
Box   1
Folder   9
Dodge County, branch 3
Box   1
Folder   10
Door County, branch 1
Box   1
Folder   11
Kenosha County, branch 2
Box   1
Folder   12
Marathon County, branch 2
Box   1
Folder   13
Manitowoc County, branch 2
Box   4
Folder   1
Rock County, branch 1
Solicitation letters
Box   2
Folder   1
Racine County
Box   2
Folder   2
Milwaukee County
Box   2
Folder   3
Manitowoc County
Box   2
Folder   4
Rock County
Box   2
Folder   5
Portage County
Box   2
Folder   6
Marathon County
Box   2
Folder   7
Kenosha County
Box   2
Folder   8
Brown County
Judicial appointments, circuit courts, 1989-1990
Box   2
Folder   9
Brown County, branch 4
Box   2
Folder   10
Jefferson County, branch 3
Box   3
Folder   1-4
Dane County, branch 6
Box   3
Folder   5
Buffalo and Pepin Counties
Box   3
Folder   6
Grant County, branch 2
Box   3
Folder   7
Sheboygan County, branch 4
Box   3
Folder   8
Burnett County
Box   4
Folder   2
Racine County, branch 7
Box   5
Folder   1
St. Croix County, branch 1
2003/011
Part 3 (2003/011): Additions, circa 1980-2001
Physical Description: 22.0 c.f. (22 record center cartons) 
Scope and Content Note: Appointment files, circa 1980s-2001, also including judicial appointments, 1993-1995, and county appointments.
Arrangement of the Materials: Arranged alphabetically.
Box   1
A-Ben
Box   2
Ber-Bun
Box   3
Bur-Cr
Box   4
Cu-D
Box   5
E-F
Box   6
G
Box   7
Ha-Hi
Box   8
Hl-J
Box   9
K
Box   10
L-Mag
Box   11
Mar-Moo
Box   12
Mor-O
Box   13
P-Q
Box   14
R-San
Box   15
Sar-Sh
Box   16
Si-Str
Box   17
Stu-T
Box   18
U-We
Box   19
Wh-Z
Box   20
Judicial appointments, 1993-1995
Box   21-22
County appointments, 1987-2001
2004/112
Part 4 (2004/112): Additions, 1987-2002
Physical Description: 15.8 c.f. (15 record center cartons and 2 archives boxes) 
Scope and Content Note: Additional appointment files, 1987-2002, for Governor Tommy Thompson, together with some files for the administration of Governor Scott McCallum (2001-2003). General appointments to boards and commissions are alphabetically arranged by appointee. Judicial appointments are by year.
Series: General Appointments
Box   1
Abrahamson-Benusa
Box   2
Bentley-Caldwell
Box   3
Callow-Dominski
Box   4
Dooring-Freiberg
Box   5
Frelk-Hanson, M.
Box   6
Hanson, R.-Jarvis
Box   7
Jauch-Larson
Box   8
Last-Maricque
Box   9
Manders-Newcomer
Box   10
Newton-Read
Box   11
Reavey-Schwarz
Box   12
Sears-Tesar
Box   13
Tharaniyil-Wendland
Box   14
Wenkman-Zwadzich
Judicial Appointments
Box   14
1987-1997
Box   15
1992-1996, Milwaukee
Box   16
, 1996 (continued)
Box   17
1997
2006/115
Part 5 (2006/115): Additions, 1980-2002
Physical Description: 1.4 c.f. (1 record center carton and 1 archives box) 
Scope and Content Note: Additional appointment files, 1980-2002. Box 1 includes alphabetical files for individual and judicial appointments as well as files on appointments to boards and commissions, E-P (Electronic Government through Patient Compensation Panel); Box 2 contains R-U (Regional Planning Commission - United Nations Day). Of special interest is the small file on the Governor’s Task Force on Terrorism Preparedness appointed in 2002.
2006/176
Part 6 (2006/176): Additions, 1999
Physical Description: 0.8 c.f. (2 archives boxes) 
Scope and Content Note: Computer generated lists produced by the Department of Administration (DOA) Budget Office, 1999, of Governor Thompson’s appointments. Of particular interest are lists which identify women, African-Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, and handicapped individuals appointed by the governor. The lists were separated from DOA Budget Office records which, according to DOA staff, hold the most complete appointment records.