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 collections from the Milwaukee Historic Photo Archives 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

Acquired on May 17, 1976, as a donation from Grace Robinson Conway, the widow of Robert John Conway, John S. Conway’s youngest son. Per the note on the album by Grace Conway: "Thirty-one views of Soldiers’ Monument in Milwaukee, Wis. Unveiled June 28, 1898. John S. Conway, sculptor. Photographs apparently taken shortly after unveiling. This album was among Mr. Conway’s memorabilia and is sent by his daughter-in-law Grace Robinson Conway who is widow of Robert John Conway, the sculptor’s youngest son."

Processing Information

Processed by Jackie Radtke, Photo Librarian, 1999. Additional processing by Rose Fortier, Historic Photo Librarian, May 2010.