Title: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Brown Deer Memorial Post 8099 Records
Inclusive Dates: 1966-1998

Creator:

• Veterans of Foreign Wars. Brown Deer Memorial Post 8099

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 136

Quantity:

• 1.2 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
• 5 safety film negatives

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

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

Abstract:

This collection consists of the records of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Brown Deer Memorial Post 8099. Included are business and activity records, photographs, news clippings, correspondence, and memorabilia documenting the members' commitment to serve within their community. The post's activities included bell-ringing for the Salvation Army, sponsoring scholarships at Brown Deer Middle and High Schools, volunteering at the local veterans medical center, selling VFW Poppies, and marching in Brown Deer's 4th of July Parade. Over the years, they also donated MIA/POW and American flags to the community. The "White Hat Papers" included in the collection were sent into the "All-State Post Commanders" competition, which is the highest recognition that a post commander can receive. The post closed in 1998 due to membership decline and member inactivity. Most of the information in this collection is from 1987 to 1998.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0136

Series 1 contains subject files relating to organizational records as well as post activities. Organizational records include information about members and the closing of Post 8099 as well as reports, correspondence, meeting information, and Leadership Manuals. Prior to 1996, the Leadership Manuals were known as Commanders Manuals. Post activities include certificates for volunteer work as well as files on specific projects. This section also contains news clippings, photographs, and some information on the VFW in Wisconsin.

Series 2 contains memorabilia such as VFW hats, pins, and the clubs embosser. The pins represent different national, state, and district events. There are also two-18 inch flags, an American and VFW, with a stand.

The collection is arranged as two series:

1. Subject Files, 1966-1998
2. Memorabilia, 1987-1998

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• American Legion. George Washington Post No. 2. Commemorative Program.. Milwaukee Small Collection 149.

• Milwaukee Barb Wire Club Records. Milwaukee Small Collection 156.

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

Jerome Litzau donated the collection to the Archives in 1998 (accession 1998-021).

Processing Information

Daardi Sizemore processed the collection at the Archives in October 1998-January 1999.

In November 2011, Bob Jaeger removed 5 safety film negatives and placed them with other safety film negatives.

	Series: 1. Subject Files, 1966-1998
Box   1 Folder   1	Awards and Certificates, 1987-1998
Box   1 Folder   2	Community Service Reports, 1998
Box   1 Folder   3	Constitution and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure and Ritual, 1992
Box   1 Folder   4	Correspondence, 1988-1998
Box   1 Folder   5	Guide for Service Officers Veterans Benefits, 1995
Box   1 Folder   6	Hospital Reports, 1988-1998
Box   1 Folder   7-9	Leadership Manual, 1988-1998
Box   1 Folder   10	Letterhead, 1976
Box   1 Folder   11	Meeting Correspondence, 1991-1998
Box   1 Folder   12	Meeting Minutes, 1998
Box   1 Folder   13	Meeting Order of Business, 1977-1978
Box   1 Folder   14	Membership Information, 1966-1998
Box   1 Folder   15	Military Order of the Cootie, 1998
35 mm Safety Film Box   3	Negatives, VFW Las Vegas, 1989 Physical Description: 35 mm safety film negatives
Box   1 Folder   17	News Clippings, 1989-1998
Box   1 Folder   16	News Releases, 1991-1994
Box   1 Folder   18	Obituaries, 1991-1996
Box   1 Folder   19	Officer List, 1997-1998
Box   1 Folder   20-21	Photographs, 1989-1998
Box   1 Folder   22	Poppy Sales, 1991-1998
Box   1 Folder   23	Post Closing Recognition Dinner, 1998
Box   1 Folder   24	Post Inspection Report, 1997
Box   1 Folder   25	POW/MIA Flags Donations, 1990-1993
Box   1 Folder   26	Program Pamphlets, 1991-1996
Box   1 Folder   27	Program Reports, 1988-1997
Box   1 Folder   28	State of Wisconsin Citation by the Assembly, 1998
Box   1 Folder   29	VFW National Conventions, 1989-1990
Box   1 Folder   30-31	VFW Wisconsin State Convention, 1997-1998
Box   1 Folder   32	Village of Brown Deer Resolutions, 1991-1998
Box   1 Folder   33	Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, 1989-1998
Box   1 Folder   34	Walter Hogan, National Commander-in-Chief, Homecoming, 1989-1990
Box   1 Folder   35	White Hat Papers, 1997
Box   1 Folder   36	Youth Essay Contest, 1997-1998
	Series: 2. Memorabilia, 1987-1998	⇧
Box   1 Folder   37	Brown Deer Memorial Post #8099 Embosser, undated
Box   1 Folder   38	Miscellaneous Memorabilia, 1987-1997
Box   1 Folder   40	Name Badges, National Conventions, 1988-1992
Box   1 Folder   39	Name Badges, State Conventions, 1997-1998
Box   1 Folder   41	Plaque, 1996-1997
Box   2 Folder   1	VFW and American Flags with Stand, undated
Box   1 Folder   42	VFW Hats, 1988-1998
Box   1 Folder   43	VFW Pins, 1988-1998