Access Restrictions

Researchers must use digitized copies of the audio recordings. There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

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).

Copyright is held jointly by the interview subjects and the University of Wisconsin System.

Acquisition Information

Lawrence Baldassaro donated the collection in June 1993 (accession 1993-022). He donated additional materials in June 2005 (accession 2004-067).

Processing Information

Kathy Koch processed the collection at the Archives in November 1997. Ryan Claringbole processed accession 2004-067 in October 2006.

Preservation Information

Scene Savers digitized the audio recordings in 2015. Preservation master files were created as 96 kHz/24-bit resolution 2 channel .wav files. Access copies were created as 44 kHz/320 kbps bit rate 2 channel .mp3 files.