Title: International Institute of Milwaukee County Records
Inclusive Dates: 1948-1965

Creator:

• International Institute of Milwaukee County, Inc.

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 233

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Records of the International Institute of Milwaukee, which assisted refugees and immigrants moving to Milwaukee County. Collection contains meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and budgets.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0233

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The International Institute of Milwaukee County (IIMC) was founded in 1923 as part of the YWCA to provide support for newly-arrived immigrants in the Milwaukee area. It became a separate organization and incorporated in 1936. The IIMC provided naturalization and immigration services as well as counseling services. In 1943 they began putting on the Holiday Folk Fair, a popular multi-ethnic festival in Milwaukee. They moved out of their old offices into a new facility in 1965. They changed their name to the International Institute of Wisconsin in 1985 and are still active today.

This collection contains a variety of documents generated by the International Institute of Milwaukee County between 1948 and 1965. These include meeting minutes, meeting reports, memos, correspondence regarding fundraising, their attempts to build their new facilities, and the services they provide.

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically within each folder.

International Institute of Milwaukee County Records, 1948-1965, Collection 233. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Annual Report

Heritage Newsletter

International Institute News Bulletin

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

No deed of gift is currently on file. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Described by Charles Tonelli, Fieldwork Student, 2013. Processed by Bob Jaeger, 2019.

Box   1 Folder   1	Board of Directors, minutes, 1948-1965
Box   1 Folder   2	Building Fund and Space Planning, 1953-1965
Box   1 Folder   3	Committees and Reports, 1948-1954
Box   1 Folder   4	Correspondence, 1952-1963
Box   1 Folder   5	Finances and Budget, 1949-1965
Box   1 Folder   6	Miscellaneous, 1949-1960
Box   1 Folder   7	Statistics, 1954-1963