Title: William Donahoe Manuscript
Inclusive Dates: 1909

Creator:

• Donahoe, William J., (William John), 1846-1928.

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 231

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Unpublished manuscript by William Donahoe called the "History of Milwaukee in the Early Days" from 1909.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0231

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William J. Donahoe (1846-1928) was born in Herkimes County, New York, and came to Milwaukee when he was only a few months old. He was a conductor on the earliest public transportation system in Milwaukee, the two horse-drawn carts owned by George H. Walker. He worked for 53 years for the Illinois Steel Company, and also wrote histories on the cities of Milwaukee and Bay View.

This collection is comprised of an unpublished manuscript written by Mr. Donahoe in 1909 called “History of Milwaukee in the Early Days.” It contains his personal recollections of the history of Milwaukee and the ways in which it has changed, including the original topography of Milwaukee, early transportation systems of the City, and his account of the Bay View massacre in 1886. A photocopy of the manuscript is also available in the Humanities Room.

The manuscript is arranged chronologically.

Donahoe, William, Manuscript, 1909, Collection 231. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

History of Milwaukee in Early Days

Story of Capt. William J. Donahoe (Donahue), 1845-1926 : Written After He Passed 80

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 collection was donated by Donahoe's great-granddaughter Barbara Tuszynski at an unknown date. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Described by Charles Tonelli, Fieldwork Student, 2013. Processed by Bob Jaeger, 2018.