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The Archives Department has the two-fold mission of documenting the history of UWM and providing access to primary sources, largely from the metropolitan Milwaukee area, that have long-term research and instructional value for UWM academic programs. We also respond to the information needs of researchers worldwide, provide instruction sessions for UWM courses, host an annual lecture on local history, and display our holdings on campus and in the community. [more]

Note: The Archives Department reading room (W250) will be closed on Friday, July 10. Researchers wishing to use materials from this department should go to Special Collections, located on the 4th floor of the UWM Libraries. Staff will page materials for use in Special Collections during that department's posted hours. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Archives reading room will reopen on Monday, July 13.

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Comments or questions for the Archives? Send them to Ask an Archivist or call (414) 229-5402.