John L. Bohn Mayoral Records, 1937-1951
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Summary Information

Title: John L. Bohn Mayoral Records
Inclusive Dates: 1937-1951

Creators:
  • Bohn, John L., 1867-1955.
  • Milwaukee (Wis.). Office of the Mayor.
Call Number: City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 16

Quantity:
  • 19.7 cubic ft. (50 boxes)
  • 1 oversize folder

Repository:
Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:
Records of the John Bohn Mayoral Administration. Bohn served as Common Council President until Mayor Carl Zeidler resigned in 1942. Bohn then became Acting Mayor and was later elected mayor in 1944. He remained in office until 1948. Collection contains correspondence, reports, clippings, and photographs. There is also a significant amount of material on Milwaukee's "Centurama", which celebrated Milwaukee's 100th anniversary in 1946.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-cmac0016
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