University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Feldmeyer, Scott, 1953-2000.  

Papers, 1976-1999.

UWM Manuscript Collection 195

1.4 cubic ft. (2 boxes, 22 videocassettes, 10 audio cassettes, and 3 audio reels)

 

ABSTRACT: The collection consists of Scott Feldmeyer's papers documenting his work as a reporter in the Milwaukee area. The centerpiece of the collection is audio and videotaped interviews and broadcasts on issues pertaining to Milwaukee in the 1980's and early 1990's, including the trial of mob boss Frank Balistreri on charges of gambling and money laundering; Lawrencia Bembenek's escape from prison, flight to Canada, and extradition; the Jeffrey Dahmer serial killings and trial; and Michael McGee and corruption in Milwaukee City and County Government. In addition to the audio and videotapes, the collection contains correspondence, photographs, materials relating to a variety of honors and awards Feldmeyer received, copies of columns he wrote in the late 1990's for the City Edition and The Paper, and a wide selection of journalism memorabilia.

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: Scott Feldmeyer was a native of the south side of Milwaukee, graduating from Notre Dame High School and then from the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee with a degree in journalism.  He began his career in 1975 as a copy kid at the Milwaukee Sentinel. Over the next 25 years he worked at many of the major news outlets in Milwaukee including WITI-TV (Channel 6), WISN-TV (Channel 12), The Milwaukee Journal, the Shepherd Express-Metro, City Edition, The Paper, as well as a short stint for the National Enquirer. 
     
Feldmeyer was the recipient of many local awards in journalism, including reporter of the year.  He was an active member in the Milwaukee Press Club and served as president in 1984.  In October of 1992 Feldmeyer fell from a retaining wall near his property in Milwaukee and broke his back.  He was paralyzed from the waist down and had limited use of his arms and hands. 

After his recovery a friend introduced him to the internet and he started working from his home, looking for information about Milwaukee and writing articles for online newspapers.  He wrote for the Shepherd Express and City Edition/The Paper from 1995 until his death in 2000.

ARRANGEMENT: The contents of this collection are organized by medium. These are: 

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Feldmeyer, Scott, 1953-2000. Papers, 1976-1999. UWM Manuscript Collection 195. University Manuscript Collection. Archives. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

RELATED COLLECTIONS:

Milwaukee Journal Stations. Collection. (Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 203)

Milwaukee Press Club. Records. (UWM Manuscript Collection 146)

ACQUISITION: John McKinstra donated this collection to the Archives in December 2002 (accession number 2002-063), June 2004 (2003-096), and August 2006 (2006-007).

PROCESSING: Matt Peterson processed accession 2002-063 in May 2004. Nancy Thomadsen processed accession 2003-096 in April 2006. Ryan Claringbole processed accession 2006-007 in August 2006. 

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

UWM  MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 195: Manuscripts  BOX FOLDER
Awards, Award of Excellence, 1991  1 1
Awards, Certificate of Survival, 1979 1 2
Awards, Community Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2874, 1991  1 3
Awards, Milwaukee Press Club, 1988-1989 1 4
Awards, Northwest Broadcast News Association, undated  1 5
Awards, Reporter of the Year, Milwaukee Police Association, 1991  1 6
Business Cards, undated  1 7
Correspondence, 1969-1979 1 8
Correspondence, 1980-1989 1 9
Correspondence, 1990-1997 1 10
Diploma, UWM, 1976 2 1
Hong Kong Press Club, 1976, 1984-1985, undated  1 11
Membership Cards, 1982-1986, undated  1 12
Memorabilia, undated  1 13
Milwaukee Arts Board, Nomination and Certificates, 1996-1997 2 2
News Clippings, 1981-2000, undated  1 14
News Columns for City Edition, 1995-1997 2 3
News Columns for The Paper, 1997-1999 2 4
The Paper, Media Information, 1997-1998 2 5
Photograph with James Lovell, 1996? 2 6
Photographs, 1978-1996, undated  1 15
Postcards, 1984-1985 1 16
Press Passes, 1982-1996 1 17
Program, Commencement Exercises, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Signed by Eugene Kranz and Capt. James Lovell, 1996 1 18
Program, Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference, 1982  1 19
Society of American Journalists, 1982  1 20

 
UWM Manuscript Collection 195: Audio Cassettes  Tape 
Broadcast, WISN News Radio AM1130, Lawrencia  Bembenek, 1992   1
Broadcast, WISN News Radio AM1130, Identity Theft: Milwaukeeans Personal Information Sold to Prisoners in Florida, 1992  2
Broadcast, WISN News Radio AM1130, Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Interview with Munich Mayor, undated 3
Broadcast, WISN News Radio AM1130, True Confessions: The Story of Why Milwaukee Police Refuse to Tape Criminal Confessions, 1992 4
Bush, George H. W., Presidential Rally, September 30, 1992 5
Interviews, Various; Unnamed Alderman, Fire Commissioner, Archbishop, undated  6
Lovell, James, Telephone Interview, undated  7 
Mayor Maier, Financial Disclosure Statement and Follow-up, undated   8
Mayor Maier, Fundraiser/ Interview with Fire Chief Re: Use of 911 in Milwaukee, undated  9 
Sewage Commission, Interviews and Information, May 17, 1984  10

 
UWM Manuscript Collection 195: Audio Reels Reel 
Leonard Brown, Interview, undated  2
President Carter, Speech, March 31, 1979  3
Sewer Commission, undated  1

 
UWM Manuscript Collection 195: Beta Videocassettes 

Tape

 Item
20/20, Falklands War,  John Williams, undated [Time Code: 181]  5 2
48 Hours, Gangsters, undated  10 3
60 Minutes, Milwaukee Judge Robert Landry Lets Jurors Ask Witnesses Questions, 1989 [Time Code: 661] 12 8
60 Minutes, Segment on Violence in Milwaukee, Includes an interview with Mayor Norquist, 1990  1 1
Adonnis, Max, Funeral, Time, 1989 [Code: 332] 12 3
Adonnis, Max, Murdered at Giovanni's Restaurant, Connected to Organized Crime, 1989 [Time Code: 30] 12 1
America's Most Wanted, Caught, Lawrencia Bembenek, undated  [Time Code 964] 2 2
Asbestos Found in Power Plant Being Torn Down, 1989 [Time Code: 715] 12 9
Ask The Media, Seven Person Panel of Milwaukee Journalists Moderated by Peter Jennings, 1987  3 1
Balistreri Sons, John and Joe, Released from Prison, 1989 [Time Code: 461] 12 5
Balistreri Trial, 1983 [Time Code: 000] 13 1
Balistreri Trial, Jury Deliberates, 1983 [Time Code: 119] 13 3
Balistreri Trial, Verdict Upheld on Appeal, 1984 [Time Code: 595] 11 6
Bembenek, Lawrencia,  1990  1 2
Bembenek, Lawrencia, 10-year Anniversary of Shooting, undated [Time Code: 034] 10 2
Bembenek, Lawrencia, Preliminary Extradition Hearing, 1991 [Time Code: 000] 15 1
Bembenek, Lawrencia, Preliminary Extradition Hearing, 1991 [Time Code: 47]  15 2
Bembenek, Lawrencia, Preliminary Extradition Hearing, 1991 [Time Code: 90] 15 3
Bembenek, Lawrencia, Testifies in Canada, 1991  4 2
Cell Phone Abuse by County Employees, 1988 [Time Code: 685] 9 6
Cell Phone Abuse by County Employees, Call for County Records, 1988 [Time Code: 705] 9 7
Chamberlain, Merrill, Murder Trial, 1989 [Time Code: 503] 12 6
Channel 12 This Week, March 20,1988  7 1
City of Festivals Parade, 1986 [Time Code: 651] 8 4
Common Council Meeting, unedited, 1991 [Time Code: 000] 14 1
Court Case of Mike Miller, Former TV6 Journalist over Contract Dispute, 1990 [Time Code: 184] 6 2
Dahmer, Jeff, Arraignment and Coverage of the First Days After Capture, 1991 [Time Code: 404] 14 2
Dahmer, Jeff, News Coverage, 1991 4 1
Dahmer, Jeff, Nightline Interview with Police Chief Arriolla,  1991  4 3
DeRance Lawsuit, 1984 11 1
Dillinger,  Movie, Made for TV, Filmed in Milwaukee, 1990  1 3
Feldmeyer, Injunction brought against Scott Feldmeyer  by Channel 6 News. He is prohibited from using any work produced while working at TV6 and can not work at another broadcast station for one year due to breach of contract, 1990 [Time Code: 133] 6 1
Feldmeyer Legal Action against O.C. White Company, 1982 [Time Code: 110] 5 1
Geraldo Rivera Show, Lawrencia Bembenek, undated   2 1
Hearing, Locust Street Festival Shooting, 1991 [Time Code: 481] 15 5
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Accused of Attempting to Influence a Police Officer, 1987 [Time Code: 919] 17 6
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee Accused of Taking Kickbacks for Tavern Licenses, 1987 [Time Code: 25] 17 1
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Attempts to Force Businesses to Create Jobs for African Americans, 1987 [Time Code: 1158]

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 14
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee,  Censured by Common Council, 1987 [Time Code: 1075] 17 10
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Comments on Charges, 1987 [Time Code: 252] 17 4
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Common Council May Censure, 1987 [Time Code: 963] 17 7
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Editorial Regarding him by Andy Potos, 1987 [Time Code: 1050] 17 8
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Federal Investigation into Extortion, 1987 [Time Code: 148] 17 2
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Interview with Tavern Owner who was Extorted, 1987 [Time Code: 199] 17 3
I-Team Report, Alderman Michael McGee, Response to Censure, 1987 [Time Code: 1100] 17 11
I-Team Report, Ambassador Hotel Bankruptcy, 1988 [Time Code: 237] 18 5
I-Team Report, Arriolla Named as Police Chief, 1988 [Time Code: 411] 18 7
I-Team Report, County Employees Receiving Exemptions from Court Costs, 1988 [Time Code: 720] 18 9
I-Team Report, "Hot Gold, Cold Cash" Report on Jewelry Theft, 1984 [Time Code: 377] 11 4
I-Team Report, Leona Helmsley Tax Evasion, Milwaukee Property, 1988 [Time Code: 118] 18 3
I-Team Report, Paradise Adult Book Store Tax Evasion Case, 1988 [Time Code: 558] 18 8
I-Team Report, "Phoenix Redevelopment Project," 1987 [Time Code: 450] 7 2
I-Team Report, "Phoenix Redevelopment Project," 1987 [Time Code: 1060] 17 9
I-Team Report, "Phoenix Redevelopment Project," 1987 [Time Code: 1106] 17 12
I-Team Report, "Phoenix Redevelopment Project," Shut Down by Community Development Agency, 1987 [Time Code: 1150] 17 13
I-Team Report, Police Officer Suspended from the Force Breaking and Entering Own Rental Property, 1988 [Time Code: 157] 18 4
I-Team Report, "Rooming House Fire" Charges Dropped Against Suspect, 1988 [Time Code: 252] 18 6
I-Team Report, "Rooming House Fire" Suspect Identity Questioned, 1988 [Time Code: 10] 18 1
I-Team Report, "Rooming House Fire" Suspect moved to Group Home, 1988 [Time Code: 87] 18 2
I-Team Report, "Semi-Safe?", Part I-III, 1988 [Time Code: 635] 9 2
I-Team Report, "Semi-Safe?", Part IV-V, 1988 [Time Code: 661] 9 4
I-Team Report, "Semi-Safe? A Look at the Truck Weight Laws," 1988 [Time Code: 242] 8 2
I-Team Report, "Send Help. Hurry!" Parts I-III, 1989 [Time Code: 161] 12 2
I-Team Report, "Send Help. Hurry!" Parts IV-V, 1989 [Time Code: 384] 12 4
I-Team Report, "Send Help. Hurry!" Follow-Up, 1989 [Time Code: 639] 12 7
I-Team Report, "To Stop a Car Thief"  Produced by Scott Feldmeyer, 1984 [Time Code: 27] 11 2
I-Team Report, "To Stop a Car Thief" Produced by Scott Feldmeyer, 1984 [Time Code: 475] 8 3
Illegal Dumping by Diamond F Corp., 1988 [Time Code: 647] 9 3
Illegal Dumping by Diamond F Corp., 1988 [Time Code: 673] 9 5
Interview with Common Council Members Mary Anne McNulty and John Kulwitz about Corruption in County Government, 1987 [Time Code: 819] 17 5
Interview with Ronald Rewald, 1984 [Time Code: 292] 11 3
Interview with Scott Feldmeyer by Channel 18 Regarding Lawrencia Bembenek Case, 1991 [Time Code: 916] 15 6
Milwaukee Police Investigation, Laura Schwefel, 1988 [Time Code: 611] 9 1
Property Tax Rate Deadlock, 1983 [Time Code: 137] 13 4
Shooting at Four Seasons Restaurant, Oak Creek, undated [Time Code: 000] 10 1
Special Assignment, "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity," 1986 8 1
Summer Fest, Bad Water, 1991 [Time Code: 112] 15 4
Warner Amex Cable Company Changes Contract with Milwaukee, 1984 [Time Code: 512] 11 5
White, O.C., Pardon Request, 1983 [Time Code: 67] 13 2
Year Ender, New Years-Eve, 1983 [Time Code: 217] 13 5

 
UWM Manuscript Collection 195: U-Matic Videocassettes  Tape  Item
AB & H Story, March 13, 1983 19 3
Aerial View of Industrial Area near Milwaukee Harbor, undated  23 3
Balistreri Trial, Calls for Mistrial, undated  22 7
Balistreri Trial, Closing Arguments, 6 O'Clock Report, October 3, 1983  22 3
Balistreri Trial, Closing Arguments, 10 O'Clock Report, October 3, 1983  22 4
Balistreri Trial, Closing Arguments, October 4, 1983  22 6
Balistreri Trial, Defense Rests, Synopsis, 6 O'Clock Report, September 28, 1983 22 1
Balistreri Trial, Defense Rests, Synopsis, 10 O'Clock Report, September 28, 1983 22 2
Balistreri Trial, House Fire, 6 O'Clock Report, March 19, 1983 19 5
Balistreri Trial, House Fire, 10 O'Clock Report, March 19, 1983 19 6
Balistreri Trial, House Fire, Raw Footage, March 19, 1983 19 7
Balistreri Trial, Indicted in Federal Courts in Kansas City for Hidden Ownership of Las Vegas Casinos and Embezzlement, 6 O'clock Report, October 10, 1983 22 8
Balistreri Trial, Indicted in Federal Courts in Kansas City for Hidden Ownership of Las Vegas Casinos and Embezzlement, 10 O'clock Report, October 10, 1983 22 9
Balistreri Trial, John and Joe, unedited footage of them talking with Scott Feldmeyer, September 6, 1983 22 13
Balistreri Trial, Judge Warren Off Case, March 25, 1983 19 9
Balistreri Trial, Judge Warren Step Down, March 26, 1983 19 10
Balistreri Trial, Jury Deliberations, October 8, 1983   22 5
Balistreri Trial, Jury Selection, March 29, 1983 19 12
Balistreri Trial, Lawsuit, March 24, 1983 19 11
Balistreri Trial, Re-indicted for Leading Gambling Ring, March 26, 1983 19 8
Balistreri Trial, Verdict, Guilty, 6 O'Clock Report, October 8, 1983  22 10
Balistreri Trial, Verdict, Guilty, 10 O'Clock Report, October 8, 1983  22 11
Battling over the Budget, Produced by Scott Feldmeyer, April 2, 1985 21 1
The Byte Stuff, Segments 1-4, Produced by Scott Feldmeyer, undated 21 2
Cahill Comments on Possible Choice of Howard Needles as Design Firm for Deep Tunnel, February 11, 1982 19 2
Channel 12 This Week, Discussing Technology and Computer Hacking, undated 21 3
The Cocaine Mirror, Produced by Scott Feldmeyer, April 11, 1985 21 4
Court Order Against Sewer District, February 24, 1982 20 6
Deep Tunnel Map, February 11, 1982 19 3
Interview, Owner of the Safehouse Restaurant concerning Ronald Rewald, undated   23 1
Interview with Ronald Rewald, undated  23 4
Mayor Maier Comments on Governor, undated  23 7
Milwaukee County Conservation Corp., undated  22 14
Milwaukee Housing Authority, Concerns over How System Works, undated 23 6
Milwaukee Housing Authority, Foreclosed House Auction, undated    23 2
Milwaukee Housing Authority, Synopsis of How Houses are Foreclosed on and Put up for Auction, undated  23 5
Oliver Pluncktt Lawsuit, April, 1982 20 10
Pack on Frank Jefferson Sentencing, February 12, 1982  20 5
Racine Drug Dealers Indicted, April 7, 1982 20 9
Sewer Commission Meets, February 25, 1982 20 7
Sewer Consultants, March 7, 1983 19 1
Sewer Consultants, March 8, 1983 19 2
Sewer Meeting, February 11, 1982 20 1
Sewer Meeting, November 30, 1983  22 12
Sewer Story, $41.5 Million, March 17, 1983  19 4
Siegrist, Sewer Packs, February 11, 1982 20 4
Smugglers Blues,  Produced by Scott Feldmeyer, April 11, 1985 21 5
Swedish Inventor Karl Dunkers, March 30, 1982  20 8

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