University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee. Urban Research Center.

Records, 1973-1995.

UWM Archival Collection 129

1.4 cubic ft. (1 record center carton, and 1 archives box)

ABSTRACT: Publications and miscellaneous records of the Urban Research Center (URC) from 1973 to 1995. The research publications document health, economy, violence, ecology, development and other urban issues most often using Milwaukee as the area of study. The collection also contains papers delivered at URC-sponsored conferences, including "The Crisis of Authority: Citizen Boards and the Governance of Public and Private Agencies" (1980), "Lethal Aspects of Urban Violence" (1977), "Milwaukee's Economy: Federal Programs, Local Resources and Community Action" (1977), and "Public Agency Accountability in an Urban Society" (1977). There is some correspondence dealing with the events leading up to the Center's formation and organization, and progress reports and newsletter publications which further document the Center's development.

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).

ARRANGEMENT: The files are organized alphabetically, then chronologically. Files can contain a variety of materials, including correspondence, staff memos, and reports.

ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY: The Urban Research Center was established on July 1, 1974 as a graduate school unit serving UWM faculty and students who submit research proposals for extramural funding. It acts as a contact between the university and the Milwaukee community for research assistance, works as the institutional representative for Roper Public Opinion Center, and conducts other special projects. The mission of the Center is to encourage and support research, communication and development of theory relevant to the policy needs of an urban society. The Urban Research Center reports to the Graduate School.

The Directors of the Urban Research Center have been:

Eric Schenker (1974-1976)
Ann Lennarson Greer (Acting, 1977-1978)
Ann Leenarson Greer (1979-1982)
Richard Bingham (1983-1986)
Sammis White (1987-1992)
Stephen Percy (1993- )

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

University of Milwaukee. Urban Research Center. Records, 1973-1995. UWM Archival Collection 129. University Archives. Golda Meir Library. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

RELATED COLLECTIONS:

University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee. Office of the Chancellor. Records, 1943-1992. (UWM Archival Collection 46)

ACQUISITION: An unknown donor transferred the collection to the Archives prior to 1989.

PROCESSING: Rhonda Huber processed the collection at the Archives in October 1995.

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

Crisis of Authority: Citizen Boards and the Goverance of Public and Private Agencies (1980 : Milwaukee, Wis.).
Lethal Aspects of Urban Violence (1977 : Milwaukee, Wis.).
Milwaukee (Wis.)--Economic conditions.
Milwaukee's Economy: Federal Programs, Local Resources and Community Action (1977).
Public Agency Accountability in an Urban Society (1977 : Milwaukee, Wis.).
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee--History--Sources.
Urban ecology--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Urban health--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Violence--Research--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

UWM ARCHIVAL COLLECTION 129	BOX	FOLDER
Biennial Reports, 1976-1982	1	1
"Center of Excellence" Proposal, 1988	1	2
Correspondence, 1973-1981	1	3
"Crisis of Authority," Conference Papers, 1980	1	4
Health Science Research, 1976	1	5
"Lethal Aspects of Urban Violence," Conference Papers, 1977	1	6
"Milwaukee Economy," Conference Papers, 1977	1	7-8
Milwaukee Urban Ecology Project, 1974-1975	1	9
Mission Statements, 1974-1977	1	10
Planning Document, 1982-1983	1	11
Preprints, Reprints, and Occasional Papers, 1978-1982	1	12
Progress Reports, 1974-1975	1	13
"Public Agency Accountability in an Urban Society," Conference Papers, 1977	1	14
Research and Opinion, 1983-1990, 1995	1	15
Research Proposals, 1975-1984	1	16
Research Publications, 1974	1	17
Research Publications, 1975	1	18
Research Publications, 1976	1	19
Research Publications, 1977	1	20-22
Research Publications, 1978	1	23-25
Research Publications, 1979	2	1
Research Publications, 1980	2	2-3
Summary: Mission and Activities, 1976-1977	2	4
Urban Research at UWM, 1993	2	5
URC Results, 1991-1992, 1994-1995	2	6
UWM Urban Research Directory, 1993, 1995	2	7