Title: Bruno Bitker Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1944-1981

Creator:

• Bitker, Bruno V. (Bruno Voltaire), 1899-1984

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 29

Quantity: .4 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Miscellaneous papers of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin lawyer who was actively involved in human rights issues. The collection contains miscellaneous correspondence, reports and writings concerning Bitker's involvement with the Governor's Committee on the United Nations (1962-1979) and his support for international human rights. Also includes two reports of the UN Charter Review Committee (1971, 1973), of which Bitker was Milwaukee Conference chair; some correspondence and reports concerning the American Bar Associations International Human Rights Committee, which Bitker chaired (1968-1977); and some materials on his opposition to Dean Acheson's receiving a peace award from the World Affairs Council of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Journal (1969).

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0029

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Bruno Voltaire Bitker was born in Milwaukee on February 5, 1899. He studied law at Cornell University, was admitted to the Wisconsin bar, and began to practice law in 1921. His areas of interest were human rights and international law. He received citations from the city of Milwaukee for law and distinguished public service, and was honored by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for lifelong services to the court and state.

Bitker was active in many organizations and commissions during his career. He was an officer on the Governor's Commission on Human Rights from 1947-1956, and chairman for the Governor's Committee on the United Nations from 1959-1976.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• World Affairs Council of Milwaukee Records. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 153.

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

Bruno Bitker donated the collection to the UWM Libraries in 1981. The Libraries transferred the collection to the Archives in January 1982.

Processing Information

Mike Klawitter and Maria Waupochick processed the collection at the Archives in June 1992.

Box   1 Folder   1	Acheson Controversy, 1968-1969
Box   1 Folder   2	American Bar Association, 1968-1978
Box   1 Folder   4	Correspondence, 1944-1981
Box   1 Folder   3	Fraternity Discrimination, 1949-1961
Box   1 Folder   5	Governor's Committee on the United Nations, 1962-1979
Box   1 Folder   6	Harriman, Averell W. 1968-1979
Box   1 Folder   7	Human Rights, 1968-1980
Box   1 Folder   8	Milwaukee Meeting on United Nations Charter Review, 1971-1973
Box   1 Folder   9	Writings, 1972