Title: Eric Oxendorf Architectual Photograph Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1970-1999

Creator:

• Eric Oxendorf

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 373

Quantity: 1.9 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

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

Abstract:

Records are colored film negatives of architecture in Milwaukee and other cities in the United States. There are over 12,000 negatives. The photos range from the 1970s through the 1990s, and are undated. The majority of the negatives are focused on Milwaukee building exteriors, interiors, and scenes. The bulk of the collection is on 2x2 negative slides. The rest are 3.5x5 and 4x7 negative slides. The negatives are not dated.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0373

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Eric Oxendorf is a Milwaukee native and nationally known photographer focusing in architectual and industrial photography. In 1974, he graduated from the Layton School of the Arts with a Fine Arts degree and has continued to take advanced classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts. Eric has over 46 years of experience and has worked for clients such as Yamaha, Microsoft, and 20th Century Fox. His more notably works are exhibited at the Honolulu Academy of Art in Hawaii and the National Building Museum in Washington D.C.

The collection is made up of over 12,000 colored film negatives that focuses mainly on Milwaukee archicture exteriors and interiors from the 1970s through the 1990s. The negatives are not dated. Other major cities such as Chicago, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles are also present. The bulk of the collection are 2x2 film negative slides. The rest are 3.5x5 and 4x7 negative slides. All negative slides are mounted.

The photos are organized by subject type that were previously labeled by the creator and by material size. Dates and other metadata were not donated with the negatives.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Records. UWM Manuscript Collection 133.

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). Any and all use must give photo credit; Photo by Eric Oxendorf

Acquisition Information

Eric Oxendorf donated the collection in August 2020.

Processing Information

V. Church processed the collection at the Archives in March 2022.

Box   1 Folder   1-4	Milwaukee Skyline
Box   1 Folder   5-8	Downtown Milwaukee
Box   1 Folder   9-11	Milwaukee Building Exteriors
Box   1 Folder   12-13	Milwaukee Arieals
Box   1 Folder   14-15	Building Details
Box   1 Folder   16	Milwaukee Scenes
Box   1 Folder   17	Milwaukee Auditorium Renovated
Box   1 Folder   18	Sites and Sounds of Milwaukee
Box   1 Folder   19	Sculpture Art
Box   1 Folder   20	Fishing
Box   1 Folder   21	Firstar Building
Box   1 Folder   22	Nursing Home/Turner Club Old
Box   1 Folder   23	Downtown Milwaukee Riverfest
Box   1 Folder   24	Milwaukee Lakefront
Box   1 Folder   25-26	PAC
Box   1 Folder   27	Pabst Theater
Box   1 Folder   28	War Memorial
Box   1 Folder   29	Federal Plaza
Box   1 Folder   30	MECCA
Box   2 Folder   1	O'Donnel Park
Box   2 Folder   2	People
Box   2 Folder   3	Sailing/Windsurfing
Box   2 Folder   4	Circus Parade, 1993
Box   2 Folder   5	Fireworks
Box   2 Folder   6	Fourth of July Fireworks
Box   2 Folder   7	Police
Box   2 Folder   8	Mayfair Milwaukee
Box   2 Folder   9	Mitchell Airport
Box   2 Folder   10	St. Mary's Water Tower
Box   2 Folder   11	City Hall
Box   2 Folder   12	Brewery
Box   2 Folder   13	U.S. Flag on a Pole
Box   2 Folder   14	Grand Avenue Mall
Box   2 Folder   15	Milwaukee Summerfest
Box   2 Folder   16	Bank One
Box   2 Folder   17	Medical
Box   2 Folder   18	Haggerty Museum
Box   2 Folder   19	Milwaukee Museums
Box   2 Folder   20	Smaller Airports
Box   2 Folder   21	Lighthouse East Side
Box   2 Folder   22	Street Scenes
Box   2 Folder   23	Bridges
Box   2 Folder   24	Universities
Box   2 Folder   25	Models
Box   2 Folder   26	Home/Residential
Box   2 Folder   27	Brewers Stadium Model
Box   2 Folder   28	Churches
Box   2 Folder   29	Unlabled
Box   2 Folder   30	Milwaukee
Box   2 Folder   31	Washington, D.C.
Box   2 Folder   32	Madison
Box   2 Folder   33	Chicago,IL
Box   2 Folder   34	Los Angles, CA
Box   2 Folder   35	California Misc
Box   2 Folder   36	Europe
Box   2 Folder   37	Kansas City, MO
Box   2 Folder   38	Unlabled
Box   2 Folder   39	Milwaukee Center
Box   2 Folder   40	Grand Ave Mall
Box   2 Folder   41	Lakefront Skyline
Box   2 Folder   42	Wyndaham Hotel
Box   2 Folder   43	Mitchell Airport
Box   2 Folder   44	First Wisconsin
Box   2 Folder   45	Milwaukee Skyline Ex. Room
Box   2 Folder   46	Pabst Theater
Box   2 Folder   47	Iron Block Building
Box   2 Folder   48	Downtown Evening Fest
Box   2 Folder   49	100 N. Wisconsin Avenue
Box   2 Folder   50	Plaza East Towers
Box   2 Folder   51	Mitchell Building
Box   2 Folder   52	411 Building
Box   2 Folder   53	Milwaukee Public Library
Box   2 Folder   54	1000 N. Water
Box   2 Folder   55	City Hall
Box   2 Folder   56	Milwaukee Skyline at Night/Dusk
Box   2 Folder   57	Milwaukee Skyline Day
Box   2 Folder   58	Reuss Federal Plaza
Box   2 Folder   59	Milwaukee Lakefront/Marina
Box   2 Folder   60	Unlabled