Historic Photo Collection, circa 1875-2000

Administrative/Restriction Information

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

There is currently no acquisition information available. In October 2019, four boxes of archival materials housed in the Rare Books Collection were identified as being part of this collection. The materials were then reunited and relocated to the Local History Manuscripts archival collection. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.


Processing Information

Arranged by Jennifer Putnam, Archives Volunteer, 2009. Processed by Casey Lapworth, 2019.