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

This collection was gathered and donated by Dr. Selby V. I. Brown. Selby’s mother Elizabeth Kathleen Selby Jones Brown (Mrs. George V. I. Brown) was allegedly a descendant of Franklin. A folder of materials included in the donation is related to Carlos Jones, Selby’s step brother and Elizabeth Kathleen’s son. A detailed inventory of the collection is included in the acquisition file. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Described by Alice Richards, Fieldworker, 2014. Processed by Casey Lapworth, 2019.