Title: Wisconsin, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton Records
Inclusive Dates: 2002-2010

Creator:

• Wisconsin. Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Call Number: 2007/002; 2011/003; 2012/125; 2014/074; Audio 1629A

Quantity: 6.3 cubic feet (5 records center cartons, 3 archives boxes, and 3 folders), 49 video recordings, 1 audio recording, and 2.297 gigabytes (734 files in 113 folders)
Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Records of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton primarily related to Wisconsin Women=Prosperity (or WW=P), a statewide economic initiative begun in 2003 as a result of the conclusions of the 2002 Status of Women in Wisconsin report. There are also photographs related to several events attended by Lawton.

Note:

There is a restriction on access to this material; see the Administrative/Restriction Information portion of this finding aid for details.

These records have been assigned Series 3124.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser03124

This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 4 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.

• Part 1 (2007/002): Original Collection, 2003-2005
• Part 2 (2011/003, Audio 1629A): Additions, 2003-2009
• Part 3 (2012/125): Additions, 2003-2006
• Part 4 (2014/074): Additions, 2002-2010

See the Agency History in the catalog.

Acquisition Information

Accession Number: 2007/002, 2011/003, 2012/125, 2014/074

Women politicians -- WisconsinWisconsin -- Politics and governmentState government recordsSound recordingsPhotographsVideo recordingsElectronic records (digital records)Lawton, Barbara, 1951-

2007/002	Part 1 (2007/002): Original Collection, 2003-2005 Physical Description: 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box)  Scope and Content Note: Subject files, 2003-2005, collected by Courtney Jenkins, a member of the Department of Public Instruction staff, concerning her participation in Wisconsin Women=Prosperity (WW=P), a project of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton. WW=P was a statewide economic initiative begun in 2003 as a result of the conclusions of the 2002 Status of Women in Wisconsin report. Jenkins's work focused on education, and her papers consist of agenda and notes for committee meetings; policy papers concerned with education, particularly science education; emails received by her and by Carol Sue Butts; and press materials.
Box   1	Wisconsin Women=Prosperity (WW=P) project
2011/003	Part 2 (2011/003, Audio 1629A): Additions, 2003-2009 Physical Description: 49 videorecordings (in 3 boxes), 1 audio recording, and 2.10 gigabytes (374 files in 11 folders)  Scope and Content Note: Audio-visual records of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, 2003-2009. The bulk of this accession are videos related to the Wisconsin Women=Prosperity initiative and include forums, local business sessions, and events in various communities. There are also photographs of events Lawton attended or hosted. Photographs reflect Lawton's participation in events such as the 2006 Badger Boys State or the Reinventing Public Diplomacy conference. There are also images of Girl Scout Troop visits to Lawton's office, a tribal reception, and some miscellaneous images of Lawton at various events or giving speeches. Access Restrictions: Consult electronic records archivist for access to electronic files. Master photograph CDs of the images are in Box 3; these CDs should not be used without the permission of the electronic records archivist.	⇧
	Wisconsin Women=Prosperity video recordings Note: For events where the WHS holds both a VHS/BetaCam and a DVD, the DVD should be considered a user copy. If the WHS holds only one format of the video, a user copy will need to be created prior to viewing.
	Eau Claire, 2004 February 23
VHB 537	VHS
VDA 230	DVD
VDA 231	Add it up! When women thrive Wisconsin thrives
VHB 538	Superior Public Library, 2004 March 1 and 2004 June 23
VHB 539	2004 March 12
	Forums
VHB 540	Candidates forum
	Open forums
	La Crosse, 2004 February 24
VHB 541	VHS
VDA 232	DVD
	Milwaukee, Gordon Park Pavilion 2004 February 25
VHB 542	VHS
VDA 237	DVD
	Platteville, 2004 February 20
VDA 233	DVD
VPA 087	DVCAM
VMA 003-004	Rhinelander, 2004 May 26
VDA 235	Rhinelander, 2004 May 26
	Richland Center, 2004 March 25
VHB 543	VHS
VDA 234	DVD
	Who's Raising the Grade, 2004 February 11
VFA 052	Eau Claire
VFA 053	La Crosse
VFA 054	Madison, Janesville, Beloit
VFA 055	Superior
VFA 056	Wausau
	Public forums
	University of Wisconsin Marathon County, 2004 March 2
VHB 544	VHS
VDA 242	DVD
	2004 March 3
VHB 545-546	VHS
VDA 236	DVD
VDA 250	Appleton Public Library, 2004 March 4
VDA 238-240	Rock County Job Center, 2004 February 25
VDA 241	Superior
VDA 243	University of Wisconsin-Parkside
VMA 005-006	University of Wisconsin-Parkside
VDA 244-245	Wisconsin women
	2005 Event Public Service Announcements
VHB 547	VHS
VFA 057	BetacamSP
VDA 246	2005 Event Public Service Announcements (continued)
	Local business sessions
VDA 247	Harley Davidson, 2005 March 22
VDA 248	Johnson Controls, 2005 March 22
VDA 249	Manpower, 2005 March 22
VHB 548	For the record, 2007 April 15
VHB 549	It's your environment, 2003 August 30
VHB 550	It's your law, 2003
VHB 551	State and local responses to climate change, 2007 January 30
VHB 552	W2's effect on women and children
VHB 553	What does Wisconsin have against women?, 2005 November 10
2011/003 Audio   1629A/1	Barbara Lawton on Wisconsin Public Radio
	Photographs
Electronic   Folder	Badger Boys State, 2006 Physical Description: 127 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of a Badger Boys State program, including images of a ceremony where Lawton spoke. There are also general images of the event including a military drill team performance, Badger Boys State participants, and American Legion members. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Burlington Girl Scouts, 2008 July 31 Physical Description: 22 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images documenting the Troop's trip to the State Capitol and meeting with Lieutenant Governor Lawton. There are images of the girls listening to a presentation by Lawton and sitting in the Senate Chamber. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Girl Scout Troop 417 Physical Description: 8 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of the Troop's visit to Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton's office. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Maurice Rosefelt, 2003 February Physical Description: 14 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of Maurice Rosefelt's visit to Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton's office. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Miscellaneous Physical Description: 61 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Scattered photos, mainly from November and December of 2003, showing Lieutenant Governor Lawton at speeches, receptions, and events. There is a reception for artist Tony Stencil, a military award recognition, and other unidentified events. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Nicaragua, 2007 May 7 Physical Description: 35 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of Lawton's visit to Nicaragua focusing on military operations including demonstrations of military maneuvers. There are also images of women sewing native clothing using Singer sewing machines. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Nicaragua, Vista de Cortesia, Ministerio de Defensa 2007 May Physical Description: 73 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of Lawton's visit to Nicaragua largely of her meetings with officials and receptions.
Electronic   Folder	Reinventing Public Diplomacy, 2009 January 30 Physical Description: 5 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton at the speakers table at The Gilman Foundation's conference. There is also a group shot of conference participants. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Tribal reception, 2006 March 7 Physical Description: 78 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of a tribal reception held at the State Capitol including representatives from several state agencies (the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Justice Assistance, and the Department of Health and Family Services). The reception is for an unknown event. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Volk Field National Guard homecoming, 2003 September Physical Description: 17 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Images of a Wisconsin National Guard unit's homecoming at Volk Field. Included are images of Lieutenant Governor Lawton's speech and of Lawton speaking to a soldier named Holmes. Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Speech, University of Wisconsin-Richland convocation 2007 September 7 Physical Description: Video file  Note: Access online.
2012/125	Part 3 (2012/125): Additions, 2003-2006 Physical Description: 0.1 cubic feet (3 folders) and 209 megabytes (360 files in 102 folders)  Scope and Content Note Records of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, 2003-2006. The bulk of the materials are related to economic development; the prosperity of workers in Wisconsin, particularly women; National Guard ceremonies; and also capture less documented causes such as mental health and higher education. Lawton was an arts advocate and led a national effort to support an Energy Independence and Global Climate Change Resolution and had a green energy agenda; these interests and efforts are not reflected strongly in this part. This part is organized into five series: DOCUMENTS, MISCELLANEOUS APPEARANCES, NATIONAL GUARD/VETERANS, OFFICE VISITS, and WW=P/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. The bulk of the collection are photographs which depict many of the public functions of the Lieutenant Governor's office including office visits and speaking engagements. There are many images of Lawton attending homecoming celebrations for Wisconsin National Guard units returning from Iraq. The collection includes one video of Lawton speaking at the Learn, Earn, and Prosper Conference (LEAP) dedicated to inspiring high school girls to explore educational and career opportunities. There are photo prints of a meeting with tribal leaders, giving a commencement speech, and sending off the 126th Field Artillery unit. The bulk of the images were unidentified when received. Images were grouped by content year and specific events identified when known. The DOCUMENTS series consists of three areas of interest: speech preparation, website content, with the bulk of the materials concerning WW=P, an economic initiative geared towards improving the lives of women in Wisconsin. The speech preparation folder comprises talking points for speeches, articles of interest, press releases, and her biography. The website folder contains materials and announcements for the website. Finally, the WW=P folder contains presentations, meeting notices, corporate advisory board materials, and governance documents. MISCELLANEOUS APPEARANCES are arranged with sub-series encompassing known events. Images depict events around Wisconsin and the United States including speeches, conference appearances, award ceremonies, and community visits. There are images from a labor strike against Tyson Foods in Jefferson; the National Lieutenant Governors Association conference in Seattle, Washington; a northern tour of the state through cities like Superior, Ashland, and Wausau; and other unidentified events. The NATIONAL GUARD/VETERANS series contains images of various Wisconsin National Guard homecoming ceremonies at Volk Field and a couple other locations around the state. Included are images of Lieutenant Governor Lawton's speeches and of Lawton speaking with troops and family members. OFFICE VISITS contain sub-series encompassing known events or groupings. Images show visits by community members, civic and organizational groups, and school groups to Lieutenant Governor Lawton's office in the Capitol. The WW=P/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT series comprises the bulk of the accession and contains sub-series. The images are from various WW=P and women in government events as well as business tours around the state promoting economic development. The video shows Lawton giving a speech at the Learn, Earn, and Prosper (LEAP) conference dedicated to inspiring high school girls to explore educational and career opportunities. Access Restrictions: Some electronic records restricted. See Archives Reference Staff for access onsite.	⇧
	Series: Documents, 2003-2004 Physical Description: 227 files in 52 folders
	Wisconsin Women=Prosperity, 2003
	Jan's WW=P file
Electronic   Folder	Chamberlain Research Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Contact information Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Inventory and miscellaneous Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Open forum Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Task Force Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	To-dos Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P documents Note: Access online.
	2004
	Speech preparation
Electronic   Folder	Biography Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Handouts Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Press releases Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Remarks and speeches Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Research Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Talking points background Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Website Note: Access online.
	WW=P
Electronic   Folder	Communication Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Database letters Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Corporate Advisory Board Note: See Archives Reference Staff for access onsite. Access Restrictions: Restricted due to likely presence of personal email addresses.
	Jan's WW=P File - Archive
Electronic   Folder	Inventory and miscellaneous Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	whs-registered Note: See Archives Reference Staff for access onsite. Access Restrictions: Restricted due to likely presence of personal email addresses.
Electronic   Folder	June 29th symposium Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Mtg Notices Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Open Forum Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Press Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Steering Committee Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Task Force Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	To-Do's Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P Documents Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Status of women reports Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	whs-registered Note: See Archives Reference Staff for access onsite. Access Restrictions: Restricted due to likely presence of personal email addresses.
Electronic   Folder	Steering Committee Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	whs-registered Note: See Archives Reference Staff for access onsite. Access Restrictions: Restricted due to likely presence of personal email addresses.
Electronic   Folder	Women in government Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P Overarching Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P Presentations Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P Related policy Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Budget and legislation Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Budget items Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Think tank Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P policy research Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Young leaders Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P Youth Day Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Agenda Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Minutes Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	whs-registered Note: See Archives Reference Staff for access onsite. Access Restrictions: Restricted due to likely presence of personal email addresses.
	Series: Miscellaneous Appearances, 2003-2006 Physical Description: 64 photos	⇧
Electronic   Folder	2003 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Be Active Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	SEIU stand for patients Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Tyson Food strike Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	2004 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	2005 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Northern tour Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	2006 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	National Lieutenant Governors Association Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Wisconsin Forward Note: Access online.
PH Box   21   Folder   2	Miscellaneous appearances/Lawton headshot
PH Box   21   Folder   3	Native American Tribal leaders
	Series: National Guard/Veterans, 2003-2004 Physical Description: 36 photos	⇧
Electronic   Folder	2003 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	128th Air Refueling Wing Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	829th Engineer Detachment Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Company C D 147th Air Refueling Wing Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Task Force Bader 1st Bn 147th Aviation Battalion Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	2004 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	724th Engineering Battalion Note: Access online.
	2005
Electronic   Folder	Company B, 118th Medical Battalion Note: Access online.
PH Box   21   Folder   1	126th Field Artillery send-off/unidentified aviation photo
	Series: Office Visits, 2003-2005 Physical Description: 24 photos	⇧
Electronic   Folder	2003 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	School groups Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	2004 Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Mental health press conference Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	Russian Delegation visit Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	School groups Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	2005 Note: Access online.
	Series: WW=P/Economic Development, 2003-2006 Physical Description: 10 photos and 1 video	⇧
	2003
Electronic   Folder	WW=P Note: Access online.
	2004
Electronic   Folder	General economic development Note: Access online.
Electronic   Folder	WW=P Note: Access online.
	2006
Electronic   Folder	LEAP Conference Note: Access online.
2014/074	Part 4 (2014/074): Additions, 2002-2010 Physical Description: 5.8 cubic feet (5 records center cartons and 2 archives boxes)  Scope and Content Note: Correspondence and speeches of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, 2002-2010. Correspondence is primarily incoming, with scattered outgoing correspondence intermixed, and is primarily constituent concerns and issues. Speech files include text of speeches and occasional supporting notes, for speeches delivered by Lawton at various events.	⇧
	Correspondence
Box   1	2002-2003
Box   2	2004
Box   2	2005 January-March
Box   3	2005 April-January
Box   3	Arts correspondence, 2005
Box   3	2006-2007
Box   4	2008
Box   4	2009 January-March
Box   5	2009 April-December
Box   5	2010
	Speeches
Box   5	2003-2005
Box   6	2005-2007 June
Box   7	2007 July-2010