Wisconsin. Governor's Committee on Resettlement of Displaced Persons: Records, 1948-1956 (bulk 1948-1953)
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Title: Wisconsin. Governor's Committee on Resettlement of Displaced Persons: Records
Inclusive Dates: 1948-1956 (bulk 1948-1953)

Creator:
  • Wisconsin. Governor's Committee on Resettlement of Displaced Persons
Call Number: Series 2195; PH 3937

Quantity: 11.4 c.f. (28 archives boxes and 6 index boxes) and photographs

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Records, mainly 1948-1953, of the Governor's Committee on Resettlement of Displaced Persons, a special committee appointed by Governor Oscar Rennebohm that was responsible for much of the resettlement of World War II refugees in Wisconsin. Included are case files and indexes for individuals, companies, and organizations that sponsored refugees; correspondence with social welfare agencies such as the Displaced Persons Commission, the International Relief Organization, Church World Service, the National Catholic Welfare Conference, and the International Institute of Milwaukee; minutes and internal correspondence; reports; newsletters, photographs, radio scripts, and other publicity material; and biographical information about Wisconsin immigrants.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser02195
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