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 Local History Manuscript Collections 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 initial donation was given in 1958 by Bessie Comstock, granddaughter of Leander Comstock. The second donation was collected by Effie Comstock Norton and her family, and donated to the Milwaukee Public Library by Jane Edwards Norton. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Initial processing by Michele [C.], Archives Volunteer, 1998. Completed by Casey Lapworth, 2019.