Summary Information

Title: Fred A. Risser Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1956-2001

Creator:

• Risser, Fred A.

Call Number: Mss 391; Micro 1001; Audio 1561A; M2004-191

Quantity: 22.4 cubic feet (20 record center cartons and 4 archives boxes) and 3 reels of microfilm (35 mm); plus additions of 17.8 cubic feet (17 record center cartons and 2 archives boxes) and 4 disc recordings

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:

Legislative papers of Fred A. Risser, a Wisconsin Democratic leader who represented the city of Madison in the Assembly, 1956-1962, and the Senate, 1962-2021. Documentation on his career includes correspondence from constituents and other legislators; subject files; committee files pertaining to participation on the State Building Commission, the Joint State of Wisconsin-City of Madison Planning Committee, and various other committee appointments; and press and campaign materials. Topics which are well covered include abortion, birth control, the Senate Democratic Caucus, the renovation of the state capitol, the Clean Air Act, legal definition of death, and the 1974 Committee for a Democratic State Senate.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00391

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