University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Fitzpatrick, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1884-1960.

Papers, 1914-1960.

Milwaukee Manuscript Collection AZ

4.8 cubic ft. (12 archives boxes)

ABSTRACT: The Edward A. Fitzpatrick Papers include only a few folders of correspondence. The letters, 1915 to 1960, are arranged chronologically by month, and consist of both incoming and outgoing mail. These are composed chiefly of communications with editors and publishers, congratulatory letters from persons who read his articles, and greetings on special occasions.

The manuscript material by Dr. Fitzpatrick makes up the bulk of the collection. It consists of articles, book reviews, speeches, drafts for books, reports, contracts, and faculty memoranda. The accompanying shelf list gives a detailed description of the arrangement.

As editor of the Catholic School Journal, Dr. Fitzpatrick contributed numerous editorials and articles to this publication. The collection contains several of these written between December 1948 and December 1960. Notes for a series entitled "Definitions and Educational Terminology" are also included with articles from the Catholic School Journal, since they seem to have been published by the Journal.

Notebooks are composed of research and bibliographical notes made by Dr. Fitzpatrick, while the biographical material is concerned with Fitzpatrick's life and career.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, 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).

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Edward A. Fitzpatrick was born in New York City, August 29, 1884. He attended New York City Training School for Teachers, then transferred to Columbia where he received his B.S. in 1906, his M.A. in 1907, and his Ph.D. in 1911. Dr. Fitzpatrick also received honorary degrees (Litt.D., L.H.D., Ed.D., and LL.D.) from seven Catholic Universities.

From 1903 to 1908, Dr. Fitzpatrick taught in the New York City Public Schools. Leaving this work to investigate state educational systems, he drafted the first minimum wage law for teachers in Wisconsin, in 1913. He remained in the state to take charge of Wisconsin's draft administration during World War I. In 1924, he became dean of the graduate school at Marquette University and educational director for its college hospital administration between 1924 and 1926. He was appointed president of Mount Mary College for Women, Milwaukee, and served in this capacity from 1929 to 1954, when he retired to the status of president emeritus.

Other administrative and military experiences of Dr. Fitzpatrick were as president of the Association of Presidents and Deans of Wisconsin Colleges in 1937; active duty as a colonel, from April 1942 to August 1945, in the Office of the Division of Selective Service, and after 1945 as advisor to the U. S. Director of Selective Service; and consultant on the Manpower, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 1946. Among Dr. Fitzpatrick's foreign missions were a visit to France in 1945 as personal representative of the U. S. Economic Administration; guest professor and investigator of American studies in German universities at the University of Mainz, Germany, in 1951; and from 1956 to 1957, educational consultant at the Brazilian Center of Educational Research.

Edward A. Fitzpatrick was author of numerous books, among them: Educational Views and Influence of DeWitt Clinton 1911; McCarthy of Wisconsin, 1944; Exploring a Theology of Education, 1949; LaSalle, Patron of Teachers, 1951; Great Books: Panacea or What?, 1952; Philosophy of Education, 1953; How to Educate Human Beings, 1953; and Criminology and Crime Prevention, 1958. He also edited many publications such as the Catholic School Journal, 1929 to 1960; Highway to Heaven Series, including textbooks and teacher's manuals, 1931 to 1960; and several studies for the Selective Service in the 1940s.

Dr. Fitzpatrick was married in 1913 to Lillian V. Taylor, and had two sons. He died on September 13, 1960, in Washington, D.C. where he made his home.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Fitzpatrick, Edward A., (Edward Augustus), 1884-1960. Papers, 1914-1960. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection AZ. Wisconsin Historical Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

ACQUISITION: Presented by Mrs. Edward A. Fitzpatrick of Washington, D.C. on September 7, 1965.

PROCESSING: Processed by M.A.W. on August 24, 1966.

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:

Catholic school journal.
Church and education--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Criminology--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Education--Wisconsin--Milwaukee--Philosophy.
Educators--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Milwaukee (Wis.)--History--Sources.

MILWAUKEE MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION AZ	BOX	FOLDER
Articles and Speeches, 1914-1929	1	7
Articles and Speeches, 1934-1939	2	1
Articles and Speeches, 1940-1947	2	2
Articles and Speeches, 1948-1952	2	3
Articles and Speeches, 1953-1957	2	4
Articles and Speeches, 1958-1959	3	1
Articles and Speeches, 1960	3	2
Articles and Speeches, undated	3	3-4
Biographical Material on Fitzpatrick, Bibliography of His Work, 1922-1945	12	2
Biographical Material on Fitzpatrick, Biographies and Speeches, 1928-1960	11	4-5
Biographical Material on Fitzpatrick, Employment and Service Records, 1911-1960	12	1
Book Reviews by Fitzpatrick, 1922, 1956	1	5
Book Reviews of Fitzpatrick's Writings, 1921-1957	1	6
Catholic School Journal, Articles and Editorials, 1948-1956	9	4
Catholic School Journal, Articles and Editorials, 1957-1960	9	5
Catholic School Journal, Definitions and Educational Terminology, A-C, 1958-1960	9	6
Catholic School Journal, Definitions and Educational Terminology, D-L, 1954-1960	10	1
Catholic School Journal, Definitions and Educational Terminology, M-R, 1955-1960	10	2
Catholic School Journal, Definitions and Educational Terminology, S-Z, 1958-1960	10	3
Composition Books, 1955	11	3
Composition Books, 1957, undated	10	5
Contracts, 1927-1957	9	3
Correspondence, 1915-1949	1	1
Correspondence, 1950-1955	1	2
Correspondence, 1955-1956	1	3
Correspondence, 1957-1960	1	4
Examination Books, 1903-1956	10	4
Examination Books, 1953-1956	10	6
Examination Books, undated	11	1
Examination Books, undated	11	2
Faculty Memoranda, 1938-1947	9	1
Faculty Memoranda, 1948-1960	9	2
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1936-1937	4	1
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1938-1939	4	2
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1943	4	3-4
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1948	5	1
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1951	5	2
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1953	5	3
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1956	6	1
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1957	6	2
Manuscripts, Books and Articles, 1958	7	1-2
Reports and Studies, 1914-1939	8	1
Reports and Studies, 1940	8	2
Reports and Studies, 1942-1951	8	3