Title: George P. Connolly Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1965-1967

Creator:

• Connolly, George P.

Call Number: UWP Manuscript Collection 7

Quantity: 0.6 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Locations:

UW-Parkside Library / Parkside Area Research Ctr. (Map)

See the catalog entry for information about possible additional materials and access to the collection.

C18/C4

Abstract:

The George P. Connolly Papers follow the activities of the Kenoshans for Parkside Committee, from the legislation that began the process of placing a University in Southeastern Wisconsin, to site selection, and finally, construction.

Language: English

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George P. Connolly was born and attended public schools in Chicago, Illinois. As a Kenoshan he became the Executive Vice President of Brown National Bank, a President of the Kenosha Chamber of Commerce, and a member of many Kenosha Community Agency Boards. His efforts to bring UW-Parkside to the Kenosha/Racine area earned him the Kenosha Merit Award. Awarded by the Kenosha Rotary Club, the Kenosha Merit Award is presented to Kenoshans for their outstanding “service above self.” The George P. Connolly Papers reflect the diligent efforts of George Connolly and the Kenoshans for Parkside Committee in bringing UW-Parkside to Kenosha County.

The collection consists mainly of correspondence and research regarding site selection. Site Selection Files, Miscellaneous Files, and Southeastern Citizens Alliance follow the process and also bring into play the conflict that evolved as citizens of Kenosha became displaced by the final selection. Another feature of the collection is the comparison of UW-Parkside and UW-Green Bay which was also being built at this time. Fundraising efforts found in the Miscellaneous Files and Committee Files provide lists of names of prominent Kenosha citizens of that time.

The files are organized alphabetically by personal name, name of office, or by subject, then chronologically. Files can contain a variety of materials, including correspondence, staff memos, and reports. Throughout the files, there are cross references between names of individuals, organizations, and topics. The "SEE ALSO" reference refers to related folders elsewhere in the collection. The "SEE" reference provides the proper folder heading to examine.

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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

The collection came to the Archives from George P. Connolly via the Chancellor's Office in 1972. Accession Number: 72-6

Processing Information

Carolyn Wheeler processed the collection in 2008.

	Committees
Box   1 Folder   1	Coordinating, 1967
Box   1 Folder   2	Four Year University, 1965
	Kenosha, 1965-1967 SEE: Southeastern Citizens Alliance, 1966-1967
Box   1 Folder   4	Cost estimates, 1967
Box   1 Folder   5	Draeger, Harlan, 1966
Box   1 Folder   6	Enrollment projections, 1967
Box   1 Folder   7	Invoices and receipts, 1965-1967
	Legislation
Box   1 Folder   8	Bill 48, 1965
Box   1 Folder   9	Bill 38S, 1967
Box   1 Folder   10	Letters to the editor, 1966
Box   1 Folder   11	Mike Collins reception, 1967
Box   1 Folder   12-13	Miscellaneous, 1966-1967
Box   1 Folder   14	Molinaro, George, 1967
Box   1 Folder   15	Noll, Joseph, 1966-1967
Box   1 Folder   16	Petitions and resolutions, 1966-1967
Box   1 Folder   17	Roster of State Officials, 1967
Box   1 Folder   18	"Salute to Higher Education, "1966
	Site Selection
Box   2 Folder   1	1966
Box   2 Folder   2	Berryville Road site, 1966
Box   2 Folder   3	Bong Base, 1966
Box   2 Folder   4	Parkside, 1966
Box   2 Folder   5	Site owners, 1966
Box   2 Folder   6	Southeastern Citizens Alliance, 1966-1967
Box   2 Folder   7	Wyllie presentation, planning data, 1967