Milwaukee Urban League Records, 1919-1979

Container Title
M2001-085
Part 3 (M2001-085, Audio 704A, AE 110): Additions, 1956-1989
Physical Description: 4.4 cubic feet (2 records center cartons, 1 archives box, 1 card box, and 2 flat boxes), 11 audio recordings and 1 film (16 mm) 
Scope and Content Note

Additions, 1956-1989, consisting principally of personal correspondence relating to Groppi's marriage and final illness as well as the voting rights activities of his wife, Peggy Rozga, in Midway (Alabama). Also included is correspondence and other material related to Groppi's activities as president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 998, two drafts of his autobiography, papers on memorial activities, and a large number of news clippings. There are also photographs which include snapshots taken by Peggy Rozga in Midway (Alabama), family photographs, and photos of civil rights activities.; as well as a film on a 1969 Welfare March in Madison.

The audio recordings consist of some of Groppi's sermons, monologues, and speeches. Most of the content touches upon themes of racism, poverty, social justice, and civil rights in relation to society and religion. There are also recordings of other speakers and activities including interviews, discussions, songs, and television shows.

Correspondence
Box   1
Folder   1-2
Supportive, 1967-1969, 1971-1983
Criticism
Box   1
Folder   3
1967
Box   1
Folder   4
1976-1987
Box   1
Folder   5
Hate, 1976-1983
Box   1
Folder   6
NAACP, 1967
Box   1
Folder   7
Donations, 1967-1972, undated
Personal
Box   1
Folder   8
1972-1979
Box   1
Folder   9
Wedding, 1976
Box   1
Folder   10
1980-1983
Box   1
Folder   11
Illness, 1984-1985
Box   1
Folder   12
1985
Box   1
Folder   13
Speaking engagements, 1967-1983
Box   1
Folder   14
General, 1966-1985, undated
Peggy Rozga
Box   1
Folder   15-17
Personal, 1965-1969, 1972-1977, 1984-1988, undated
Box   1
Folder   18
General, 1965-1988, undated
Personal material and writings
Box   7
Folder   19
Autobiographical material
Box   7
Folder   20-21
Autobiography
Box   1
Folder   22
Resume
Box   1
Folder   23
Salzmann School, 1956-1957
Box   5
Awards, 1967-1985
Box   1
Folder   24
Last illness, 1985
Box   3
Memorabilia
Box   1
Folder   25
Writings
Box   1
Folder   26
Sermon materials
Box   1
Folder   27
Miscellaneous materials
Activities
Peggy Rozga
Box   1
Folder   28
Alverno College, 1965-1967
Box   7
Folder   29
General, 1965-1988
Box   1
Folder   30
Legal documents, 1970-1972
Box   1
Folder   31
Republican National Convention, 1972
Box   1
Folder   32
“Groppi” film project, 1980
Amalgamated Transit Union
Box   1
Folder   33
Election, 1982
Box   1
Folder   34
District Court case, 1982-1983
Box   1
Folder   35
Correspondence, 1982-1984
James Groppi Day
Box   1
Folder   36
General, 1983-1988
Box   6
Posters, 1988-1989
Box   1
Folder   37
“Gropp” rhythm and blues opera, 1988
Box   7
Folder   38
Printed material, 1973-1989
Scrapbooks
Box   6
Newspaper clippings, 1967-1973
Box   6
'March for Peace and Justice,' 1987
Newspaper articles
Box   1
Folder   39
1964-1965
Box   2
Folder   1-4
1966
Box   2
Folder   5
Scrapbook, Eagles Club boycott, 1966
Box   2
Folder   6
1967
Box   6
“Miracle in Milwaukee,” Ebony Magazine, 1967 November
Box   2
Folder   7-8
1968-1981
Box   2
Folder   9
Alexian Brothers standoff, 1975
Box   2
Folder   10
1985-1994
Box   2
Folder   11
Father Groppi's death, 1985
Box   2
Folder   12-13
1987-1988
Box   2
Folder   14
undated
Photographs
Box   2
Folder   15
Midway, Alabama, 1965
Box   2
Folder   16
Civil rights activism, undated
Box   2
Folder   17
Personal, undated
Audio 704A
Tape Recordings
Note: Users in Milwaukee should request these tapes under call number Milwaukee Tape 5.
Formerly housed in Box 4 of accession M2001-085.
Audio   704A/1-2
[returned to donor]
Audio   704A/3
Father Groppi sermons at St. Boniface, 1967 September 17, 24
Scope and Content Note: Jesus as history's most radical civil rights leader.
Audio   704A/4
Groppi discusses personal history, ideas for books with collaborator
Scope and Content Note: Also recordings of radio or TV shows discussing civil rights movement.
Audio   704A/5
Groppi Monologue about Church's role and responsibilities on the issues of racism, poverty, and social justice
Note: Cuts to recording of TV or radio show dealing with global revolution topics.
Audio   704A/6
Speeches by James Bevel in Chicago, one about the need for a real movement in Chicago, one about the structure and function of the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Council)
Audio   704A/7
Groppi Speech at Hiroshima Remembrance Gathering
Scope and Content Note: Discusses the immorality of war.
Audio   704A/8
Unidentified service, talk, rally, and music
Note: Mostly inaudible. Last part of recording is phone calls to St. Boniface by people upset with the Church's involvement in civil rights issues.
Audio   704A/9
Speech by Louis E. Lomax, “Tale of Three Cities,” delivered at Augsburg College, 1963 November 21
Audio   704A/10
Margaret Penman (of Canadian Broadcasting Company) interviews Eddie Brown at a conference between civil rights leaders and religious leaders
Audio   704A/11
Audio recording of “Great Divide” TV show, an ABC news program describing the details and public opinion on the Civil Rights Act
Audio   704A/12
NAACP youth group singing and having discussions with Father Groppi
Scope and Content Note: Also recording of TV show of New York City residents debating the state of school integration in New York City, religious songs, Father Groppi practicing sermons, and group Bible study.
Audio   704A/13
Speech by Father Phillip Berrigan in Milwaukee about American imperialism and Christ as a revolutionary
Film
AE   110
Welfare Mothers' March on Madison, 1969 September 29
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, silent, approximately 150 feet