Title: Bruce Fetter Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1955-2010

Creator:

• Fetter, Bruce

Call Numbers: UWM Manuscript Collection 269; Accession 2016-017

Quantity:

• .4 cubic ft. (1 box)
• plus additions of 3.6 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

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

Abstract:

Miscellaneous papers of Bruce Fetter, a UW-Milwaukee History Department faculty member, largely documenting his activities within Milwaukee's Jewish community and refugee relief efforts.

Language: English, French

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0269

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Bruce Fetter has taught history at UWM since receiving his Ph.D. in 1968. His research and teaching interests largely focus on health care in world history, historical demography, Africa, and cartography. In a post on the Columbia University website, he described himself as a "social historian of colonial Africa, with a specialization in Central and Southern Africa." During the 1970s and 1980s, Fetter served on the boards of a number of local community organizations, including AWARE (A Wisconsin African Relief Effort), the East Side Ecumenical Council, and the Milwaukee Chapter of the American Jewish Committee, and also served as president of Congregation Anshe Sfard.

The bulk of the collection documents organizations and activities within Milwaukee's Jewish community and refugee relief efforts that Fetter was involved in during the 1970s and 1980s. Some undated biographical and travel writings are also found in the collection.

This collection was received in, and is organized in, multiple parts. Additional materials have not been physically or intellectually arranged and interfiled, and researchers may need to consult more than one part of the collection to locate similar materials.

• UWM Manuscript Collection 269: Papers, 1968-1990

The collection contains one additional accession.

• Accession 2016-017: Additions, 1955-2010

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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

Bruce Fetter donated his papers to the Archives in January 1998 (accession 1998-013) and July 2008 (accession 2008-005). Bruce Fetter donated additional materials in March 2016 (accession 2016-017).

Processing Information

Christel Maass processed the collection in September 2008. Some American Federation of Teachers, Local 79 materials were removed and added to the American Federation of Teachers, Local 79 Records (UWM Archival Collection 163). Ashlie Biddle (supervised by Christel Maass) minimally processed accession 2016-017 in January 2017.

UWM Manuscript Collection 269	Papers, 1968-1990 Physical Description: .4 cubic ft. (1 box)
Box   1 Folder   1	American Jewish Committee, Milwaukee Chapter, 1974-1984
Box   1 Folder   2	AWARE (A Wisconsin African Relief Effort), 1985-1990
Box   1 Folder   3	Biographical and Travel Writings, undated
Box   1 Folder   4	Educators for a Liberal Victory, 1968-1970
Box   1 Folder   5-6	Indochinese Refugees, 1979-1983
Box   1 Folder   7	Milwaukee Synagogue Council, 1980-1983
Accession 2016-017	Additions, 1955-2010 Abstract: Additions largely consisting of personal and professional correspondence, including information on Fetter's research into Elizabethville and other topics related to Africa, as well as correspondence pertaining to the Jewish community and his involvement. Other materials include personal and professional publications and Fetter's family history research. Physical Description: 3.6 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Box   1	African Publications, 1968-2006
Box   5	Certificates and Official Documents, 1955-1989
Box   5	Family Photographs, undated
Box   1	Happy Days, Jewish Newsletter, 1968-1970
Box   1	Healthcare Publications, 1969-2006
Box   1	Jewish Community Correspondence, 1961-2010
Box   1	Jewish Genealogy
Box   5	Newsclippings, 1963-1997, undated
	Personal Correspondence
Box   1	1956-1963
Box   2	1964-1975
Box   2	1976-2008
Box   1	Personal History, 1983, 1987, undated
	Professional Correspondence
Box   3	1959-1991
Box   4	1993-2009
Box   4	Valor at the Periphery, 1980-1990