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). The photos in this collection may not be reproduced for any reason without permission from the creator's next of kin.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by John Thraen in March 2002. Materials were accessioned as a Historic Photo Collection.

Processing Information

Processed by Brian Williams-Van Klooster, Photo Librarian, 2006. The photos were originally added to MHPC-6 but were removed to become its own collection. Additional processing by Rose Fortier, Historic Photo Librarian, 2009.