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 bulk of the materials came from donations from Frank Zeidler. Over the years, Mr. Zeidler also collected materials from friends and fellow socialists to donate to the Milwaukee Public Library’s archives. The North Side YPSL materials were originally from Ervin Koth, the West Side YPSL materials came from Warren Hage and Milton J. Bodamer, and some of the Red Falcon’s material came from Max E. Weber. These were all given to Frank Zeidler and then donated to the Milwaukee Public Library. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

In 2021, YPSL materials originally included in the Socialist Party Records (LHMC 322) were removed and added to this collection. Processed by Casey Lapworth, Processing Archivist, 2021.