UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association Records, 1886-2023


Summary Information
Title: UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association Records
Inclusive Dates: 1886-2023

Creator:
  • UW-Milwaukee. Alumni Association
Call Number: UWM Archival Collection 128

Quantity:
  • 3.3 cubic ft. (6 boxes)
  • 21 digital files (246 MB)

Repository:
Archival Location:
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:
Miscellaneous records documenting the activities of the Alumni Association of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and its predecessor institutions. The collection includes articles of incorporation and by-laws, correspondence, programs, and meeting minutes and reports of the association, the board of trustees, and various committees. The collection also contains class lists of graduates (1886-1966).

Language: English

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Biography/History

Alumni Association members include alumni from UWM and its predecessor institutions, the Wisconsin State Normal School, Milwaukee (1885-1927), the Milwaukee State Teachers College (1927-1951), the Wisconsin State College, Milwaukee (1951-1956), and the UW Extension Division (1920-1956). Alumni began to hold regular meetings as early as 1904. The UWM Alumni Association was incorporated in November 1965.

Publications of the Alumni Association include: the Alumni Report (1965-1968), Alumni News (1969-1983), Kenwood (1983-1988), and UWM Today (1988-present).

Arrangement of the Materials

The files are organized alphabetically, then chronologically.

Preferred Citation

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Administrative/Restriction Information
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.


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

An unknown individual transferred the collection to the Archives prior to 1989.


Processing Information

Christel T. Maass processed the collection at the Archives in September 1995. Brad Houston added some additional material in November 2014. Shiraz Bhathena integrated publications, which formerly lived on reading room shelves, into the collection in December 2023.


Contents List
Box   1
Folder   1
Activities, 1947-1987
Box   1
Folder   2
Alumni Dues, 1942-1947
Box   1
Folder   3
Alumni Fund, 1967-1969
Alumni News
Box   6
Folder   4
1971 February-1979 February
Box   6
Folder   5
1979 May-1983 February
Box   6
Folder   2
The Alumni Post, 1970 August-September
Box   4
Folder   2
Alumni Report, 1965-1968
Box   1
Folder   4
Alumni Survey, 1976
Box   1
Folder   5
Alumnus of the Year, 1976-1978
Box   1
Folder   6
Annual Meeting Minutes, 1969-1981
Box   1
Folder   7
Annual Report, 1977-1982
Box   1
Folder   8
Art Shows, 1972-1980
Box   1
Folder   9
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, 1965-1982
Box   1
Folder   10
Athletic Board, 1974-1979
Board of Trusteees
Box   1
Folder   11
Executive Committee, 1966-1970
Box   1
Folder   12
Minutes, 1965-1969
Box   1
Folder   13
Minutes, 1970-1981
Box   1
Folder   14
Chancellor Baum's Farewell, 1979
Box   1
Folder   15
Chancellor's Night, 1967-1969
Class Lists
Box   1
Folder   16
1886-1929
Box   2
Folder   1
1929-1939
Box   2
Folder   2
1940-1949
Box   2
Folder   3
1950-1966
Box   3
Folder   15
Class of 1960 50th Reunion Directory, 2010
Box   2
Folder   4
Class Reunions, 1955-1979
Box   2
Folder   5
Code Book, undated
Box   2
Folder   6
Commencement, 1977-1979
Box   2
Folder   7
Community Development Center, 1966-1967
Box   2
Folder   8
Constituent Associations, undated
Correspondence
Box   3
Folder   1
1915-1955
Box   3
Folder   2
1956-1968
Box   3
Folder   3
1969-1982
Box   3
Folder   4
Executive Committee, 1946-1956
Box   3
Folder   5
Finance Committee, 1980
Box   3
Folder   6
Fund Drive, 1968-1969
Box   6
Folder   3
The Graduate Post, 1970 June
Box   3
Folder   7
Honors Committee, 1975-1981
Kenwood
Box   4
Folder   3
1983-1985
Box   4
Folder   4
1986-1988
Box   3
Folder   8
Membership Campaigns, 1977
Box   3
Folder   9
Membership Committee, 1980
Box   3
Folder   10
Minutes, 1932-1956
Box   3
Folder   11
Nominating Committee, 1980
Box   3
Folder   12
Program Committee, 1980-1985
Box   4
Folder   1
Report to Alumni, 1960-1963
Box   3
Folder   13
Speeches, 1977-1979
UWM Alumni
  Electronic Folder
  \UWM_Alumni\
Digital, 2011-2014

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Physical Description: 5 digital files (145 MB) 
Physical
Box   6
Folder   1
1969 October
Box   4
Folder   9
2012-2014
Box   5
Folder   1
2015-2020
Box   5
Folder   2
2021-2023
UWM Today
  Electronic Folder
  \UWM_Today\
Digital, 2005-2011

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Physical Description: 16 digital files (101 MB) 
Physical
Box   7
1988-1999
Box   4
Folder   5
1999-2002
Box   4
Folder   6
2003-2005
Box   4
Folder   7
2006-2008
Box   4
Folder   8
2009-2011
Box   3
Folder   14
Workshop Report, 1970