Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

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 was donated by Mrs. Frederick W. (Mabel) LaCroix, Edward Ferguson’s granddaughter, in 1961. Additional items were received from her in 1962 and 1967. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Inventory by Jeffrey K. Carlin-Bartel, Volunteer Archivist, 2013. Processed by Bob Jaeger, 2019.