Schultz, John A., 1897-1956. Papers, 1919-1956. Milwaukee Small Collection 83.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Schultz, John A., 1897-1956.

Papers, 1919-1956.

Milwaukee Small Collection 83

.1 cubic ft. (2 folders)

ABSTRACT: The collection consists of photocopied newsclippings, in Polish and English, dating from the 1940s, which illustrate several of the important events of Schultz's career as a Milwaukee alderman. Schultz was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council in 1932, and was active in the Polish American Bowling Association and the Polish Century Club. Also contains campaign handbills and several miscellaneous photographs.

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).

SCOPE AND CONTENT: The collection consists of a folder of photocopied newsclippings, in Polish and in English, dating from the 1940s, which illustrate several of the important events of Schultz's political career. Also included are copies of Schultz's obituaries and other biographical information, four certificates awarded to John and Estelle Schultz in recognition of their efforts in World War II war bond drives, a copy of a report concerning the City of Milwaukee master plan, dated 11 January 1947, a printed constitution and by-laws of the Polish Century Club of Detroit, and a Polish-language booklet containing printed Stations of the Cross (Stacje Drogi Krzyzowej, 1933). In the second folder are several campaign handbills, a copy of "The Eleventh Ward Bulletin" campaign paper (30 March 1940), and photographs depicting an August 1919 banquet at Schultz's Place, Alderman Schultz on a harbor inspection cruise (1937), the War Memorial erected by the 11th and 24th Wards in 1943, Senator Alexander Wiley, and the 1944-1948 Milwaukee Common Council.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Schultz was a Milwaukee businessperson who served for 16 years as alderperson of the 11th Ward. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Schultz graduated from South Division High School, and attended Marquette University prior to working as a bookkeeper at the T. S. Wheel Company. He also owned an insurance and real estate agency. For 32 years, until the time of his death, Schultz operated the Forest Home Arcade, a tavern and bowling alley begun by his father, Stanley. In 1932 John A. Schultz was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, where he subsequently became chair of the license and finance committees. As alderperson, Schultz opposed gambling and crusaded against taverns and tavern owners who violated liquor and vice laws. Schultz's other activities included founding the Polish American Bowling Association in 1928, and sponsoring many charity bowling tournaments. He also organized a chapter of the Polish Century Club in Milwaukee, and was a member of the Polish Roman Catholic Union, the Polish Association of America, and other groups. He and his wife, Estelle, were the parents of four children, Geraldine (Mrs. Claude Pehowski), Renee (Mrs. Leo Ricco), John A., Jr., and Thomas.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Schultz, John A., 1897-1956. Papers, 1919-1956. Milwaukee Small Collection 83. Wisconsin Historical Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

RELATED COLLECTION:

Polish American Bowling Association. Records, 1927-1962. (Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 79)

ACQUISITION: Presented by Estelle D. Schultz of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1980 (accession number M80-542).

PROCESSING: Processed by Menzi Behrnd-Klodt in January 1981.

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

Polish Americans--Wisconsin--Milwaukee--History.
Politicians--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Milwaukee (Wis.)--History--Sources.

MILWAUKEE SMALL COLLECTION 83	FOLDER
Scrapbook and Memorabilia, 1945-1956, undated	1
Photographs and Campaign Materials, 1919-1944, undated	2