Summary Information
Donald F. Richards Aldermanic Records
1973-2000
- Richards, Donald F.
- Milwaukee (Wis.). Common Council.
City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 81
- 3.5 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
- 4 oversize folders
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
Records of Common Council Alderman Donald F. Richards
who served Milwaukee's 9th District from 1988-2004. Collection contains
correspondence, reports, subject files, clippings, photographs and
publications.
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English
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Biography/History
Before becoming the Alderman for Milwaukee’s 9th District, Don Richards was a priest
in the Milwaukee Archdiocese from 1963-1982. He participated in Milwaukee’s open
housing marches in the 1960s. He attended the St. Francis Seminary and Catholic
University in Washington, D.C. where he received his bachelor's and master's
degrees. He ran unsuccessfully for Wisconsin State Representative in 1982 and
alderman in 1984. He worked as an economic development specialist with the Northwest
Side Community Development Corporation. While in office, he was a member of the
Judiciary and Legislation Committee, Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development
Committee, the Housing Authority and City Records Committee. In 1998 he began
teaching classes at Alverno College on local government. He decided not to run for
re-election for health reasons and he retired in 2004.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains records from the City of Milwaukee’s 9th District Alderman,
Donald F. Richards. The original subject headings from aldermanic staff have been
kept intact as much as possible. This collection includes reports, statistics,
publications, correspondence, handwritten notes, ordinances copies/drafts,
photographs, newspaper clippings and articles. Some of the subjects include crime
statistics firearms/guns related materials, retention of the City’s records,
establishing a living wage, City pension upgrades and area public transit. There are
also materials regarding a termination appeal by MPD officers who first unknowingly
encountered serial murderer Jeffrey Dahmer with one of his victims and released
them. The largest subject area is documents about a Sister City/Community project
Richards was involved with for years. This project included exchange visits between
local Milwaukeeans and the Sister City or Community in South Africa.
Arrangement of the Materials
Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically within each
folder.
Preferred Citation
Richards, Donald F., Aldermanic Records, 1973-2000, Collection 81. City of Milwaukee
Archival Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Archival Collections
Publications and Other Items
City of Milwaukee Records Management Program
Don Richards' Report
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all
in accordance with state law. The public may view City of Milwaukee Archival
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.
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).
Milwaukee Public Library receives official materials from city departments via
the Milwaukee City Records Center, pursuant to state statutes and city
ordinances governing the permanent retention of city records.
Processed by Casey Lapworth, Processing Archivist, 2022.
Contents List
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Box
7
Folder
1
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423-427 W. Juneau / Brewery - Historic Preservation,
1998-1999, undated
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Box
1
Folder
1
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Alcohol Task Force, 1994-1997,
undated
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Alliane for Future Transit, 1994-1996,
undated
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Ambrosia, 1989-1990, undated
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Box
9
Folder
1-2
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Anti Violence Program, 1989-1991,
undated
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Box
11
Folder
1
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Anti Violence Program, 1990-1991
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Box
1
Folder
4
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Blank Panther Militia, 1991, undated
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Churches, 1994-1995, undated
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City Records
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Box
9
Folder
2
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1989-2001, undated
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Box
1
Folder
6-7
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1990-1995, undated
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Box
7
Folder
2
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1996, undated
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Box
9
Folder
4
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Community Development Block Grant, 1989-1992,
undated
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Oversize Folders
1-4
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Crime Statistics, 1991-1994
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Dahmer, Jeffrey - Police Defense Appeal
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Box
1
Folder
8-9
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1991-1995, undated
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Box
2
Folder
1
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1993-1994, undated
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Box
7
Folder
3
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1991-1995
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Box
2
Folder
2
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Davis, Mark, 1994-1995, undated
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Box
7
Folder
4
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Department of Public Works Reorganization, 1995-1997,
undated
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Box
7
Folder
5
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Domestic Partnership Ordinance, 1997-1999,
undated
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Box
2
Folder
3
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Drug Abatement, 1990-1993, undated
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Box
2
Folder
4
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Environmental Town Meeting, 1991,
undated
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Box
2
Folder
5
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Ethics - Balistreri's, 1986-1995
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Box
7
Folder
6
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Fire and Police Commission, 1989-1991,
undated
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Box
2
Folder
6
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Firearm Injury Reporting, 1989-1994,
undated
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Firearms/Guns
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Box
9
Folder
5-6
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Correspondence, 1989-1992,
undated
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Box
9
Folder
7
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General, 1985-1991, undated
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Box
2
Folder
7
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General, 1993-1999, undated
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Box
2
Folder
8
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Injuries, 1989-1994, undated
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Box
10
Folder
1
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Legislation / Ordinance, 1974-1992,
undated
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Box
10
Folder
2
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Statements, 1990-1991, undated
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Box
2
Folder
9
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Fireworks, 1997
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Box
8
Folder
1
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Gwen Project, 1989-1990, undated
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Box
11
Folder
2
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Handguns, 1988-1990, undated
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Box
2
Folder
10
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Handgun Press Conference, 1994,
undated
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Box
8
Folder
2
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Hazardous Waste Committee, 1989-1991,
undated
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Box
10
Folder
3
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Herro v City of Milwaukee, 1991-1992
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Box
10
Folder
4
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Library Board of Trustees, 1980-1991,
undated
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Box
3
Folder
1-2
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Living Wage, 1995-1999, undated
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Box
11
Folder
3-4
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McGee, Michael R., 1973-1991,
undated
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Box
8
Folder
3
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Middle East Crisis, 1989-1991,
undated
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Box
3
Folder
3
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Northwest Festivals, 1987-1992,
undated
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Box
3
Folder
4
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Nursing Home Advocacy, 1993, undated
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Box
3
Folder
5-6
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Pension Upgrade, 1993-1995, undated
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Box
8
Folder
4
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Photographs - Common Council,
1996-2000
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Box
4
Folder
1
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Point Beach, 1994, undated
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Police
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Box
10
Folder
5
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General, 1991-1992
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Box
4
Folder
2
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Hot Pursuit, 1995, undated
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Box
4
Folder
3
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Overtime, 1993
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Box
8
Folder
5
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Prison Sites, 1991-1992, undated
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Box
10
Folder
6
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Public Health / Safety Planning, 1980-1992,
undated
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Box
4
Folder
4
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Racist Literature, 1988-1990
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Box
4
Folder
5
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School Board Pension Separation,
1995
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Sister City/Community Project in South Africa
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Box
4
Folder
6-10
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1988-1994, undated
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Box
5
Folder
1-6
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1995-1999
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Box
11
Folder
5
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South African Divestiture, 1985-1991,
undated
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Box
5
Folder
8
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South African Legislators, 1995,
undated
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Box
5
Folder
7
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Sprays / Weapons, 1993-1994, undated
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Sustainable Milwaukee
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Box
6
Folder
1
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1993-1998, undated
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Box
8
Folder
6
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1993-1995, undated
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Box
8
Folder
7
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Term Limits, 1992-1995, undated
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Box
6
Folder
2-3
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Transit - City Costs, 1978-1993,
undated
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Box
6
Folder
4
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Trigger Locks, 1994-1995, undated
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Box
6
Folder
5
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Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study, 1995-1996,
undated
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Box
6
Folder
6
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Wrongful Death Reform Bill, 1997-1998,
undated
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Box
6
Folder
7
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Y2K, 1998-1999, undated
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Box
11
Folder
6
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Youth Problems, 1989-1990, undated
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Box
6
Folder
8
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Zeidler Library Committee, 1993
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