Title: Della Wendt Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1925-1985

Creator:

• Wendt, Della

Call Number: UWP Manuscript Collection 3

Quantity: 2.4 cubic feet (2 records center boxes and 1 archives box)

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Locations:

C18/F4-5

UW-Parkside Library / Parkside Area Research Ctr. (Map)

See the catalog entry for information about possible additional materials and access to the collection.

Abstract:

Personal papers from Della Wendt, wife of Francis Wendt, a judge and former mayor of Racine. Records include biographical and campaign materials, as well as correspondence and other personal materials.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-pks-uwpksmc003

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Della Wendt was married to Francis H. Wendt, a judge and former mayor of Racine. She served on the Racine School Board, and was Branch and State President of the American Association of University Women. Mrs. Wendt was also involved in the State Historical Society, League of Women Voters, and the Women's Club.

Records include biographical and campaign materials, as well as correspondence and other personal materials. Campaign materials for Francis Wendt's run for mayor include newspaper articles, speeches, letters, and advertisements. Other national campaign materials include newspaper articles, speeches, and advertisements.

The files are organized alphabetically by personal name or by subject, then chronologically.

See the UWP Libraries' Archives Department Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Racine Mayors Scrapbooks (Parkside Mss 46)

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

Donated to UW-Parkside Archives and Area Research Center by Della Wendt in 2003.

Processing Information

Erica Stiner processed the collection at the Archives in 2009.

	Accolades and biographical material
Box   1 Folder   1	1920-1924
Box   1 Folder   2-3	1930-1989
Box   1 Folder   4	Bar Association address, 1958
	Campaign materials
Box   1 Folder   5	County Judge, 1955-1962
Box   1 Folder   6	Earl Warren, 1952
Box   1 Folder   7	Eisenhower, 1952-1953
Box   1 Folder   8	Mayor, scrapbook, 1941
	Miscellaneous
Box   1 Folder   9	1928-1948
Box   1 Folder   10	1935-1952
Box   1 Folder   11	Committee on Judicial Ethics, 1964-1968
	Correspondence
Box   1 Folder   12-17	1943-1974
Box   1 Folder   18	1980-1987
Box   2 Folder   14	County Judges, State Board of, 1967-1986
Box   1 Folder   19	Crusade for Freedom, 1953-1958
Box   1 Folder   20	Danish Brotherhood, 1948-1969
Box   2 Folder   1	Dedication of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln statue, 1943
Box   2 Folder   2	Freedom Train and State Centennial, 1948-1949
Box   2 Folder   3	J. I. Case v. Local 180, 1945-1947
Box   2 Folder   4	Natural gas, 1945-1947
Box   2 Folder   5-7	Personal materials, 1943-1945
Box   2 Folder   8	Photographs, 1932-1947
Box   2 Folder   9	Post-war planning, 1943-1947
Box   2 Folder   10	Proclamations, 1944-1948
Box   2 Folder   11	Scrapbook, 1943
	Speeches and tributes
Box   2 Folder   12	1932-1945
Box   2 Folder   13	1945-1963
Box   2 Folder   15	State Centennial Celebration, 1948
Box   2 Folder   16	Traffic Study Committee, 1952-1954
Box   2 Folder   17	United National Clothing Collection Inc., 1945-1946
Box   3 Folder   1	University of Wisconsin-Racine Extension, 1945-1949
Box   3 Folder   2	Veteran's rehabilitation, 1944-1948
Box   3 Folder   3	War Manpower Commission, 1943-1949