Milwaukee Turners. Records, 1852-1944. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection BM 4 cubic ft. (9 boxes, including 31 volumes; and 3 volumes)

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).

ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY NOTE: The Milwaukee Turners, an outgrowth of the German Turner movement, was founded in July, 1853, as the Socialer Turnverein. The organization in its early years was composed almost entirely of German immigrants, who left their homeland after the failures of the Revolution of 1848. The social and political beliefs of these early refugees were incorporated into the Turner's organization, and gave the society a liberal character, especially in reference to the rights of freedom of conscience and free political association. Traditionally the membership rolls have included many of Milwaukee's progressive civic and political leaders.

The Milwaukee Turners, as a social club, have offered their members a wide variety of activities including, gymnastics, literary contests, drama, and numerous social events, such as picnics and band concerts.

Historical material dealing with the Milwaukee Turners is located in box one of the collection and is contained in the ninetieth (1943) and hundredth (1953) anniversary bulletins.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Milwaukee Turners. Records, 1852-1944. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection BM. Wisconsin Historical Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. Golda Meir Library. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

ACQUISITION: Presented by the Milwaukee Turners of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through the courtesy of Michael Bornschlegel in April 1966.

PROCESSING: Processed by D. Cady on January 30, 1967.

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

• Freedom of association--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
• Friendly societies--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
• German Americans--Wisconsin--Milwaukee--History.
• Immigrants--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
• Milwaukee (Wis.)--History--Sources.

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