Milwaukee Public Library
Historic Photo Archives
[Collection Name]
[A few sentences describing the collection]
Descriptive Summary
Creator: [Who created the materials in the collection. State if unknown.]
Title: [The official name for the collection within the archives.]
Dates: [The date or range of dates in which the materials were created. State if unknown.]
Size: [The number of boxes and items. Include linear feet for large collections.]
Location: [Identifier]
Administrative Information
Restrictions on access: There are no access restrictions on the materials[most photo collection have unrestricted access, indicate if appointment is necessary to view collection items]. The user is required to abide by the regulations the Milwaukee Public Library has for its Special Collections. The collection is accessible whenever the Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Department is open. [Indicate if calling ahead to have items retrieved is necessary.] For the hours of the department [or to make an appointment] call (414) 286-3061.
Terms governing use and reproduction: [Use if copies have been made and access to the originals is no longer allowed, usually for preservation reasons. Also mention if reproductions are permissible. For many photo collections patrons may make photocopies, but scans must be done in house. Omit field if does not apply.]
Additional physical form available: [Include if materials have been copied or digitized. If materials have been digitized, include link to digital collection. Omit field if does not apply.]
Publication note: [Include information of items that have been used in publications, displays, presentations, etc. Omit field if does not apply.]
Related collections in other repositories: [Include to patrons of similar or related collections at other institutions, or in other archival collections at MPL. Omit field if does not apply.]
Acquisition information: [Name of individual or company from whom the materials were acquired. Include date if known. State if unknown.]
Accruals: [State if this collection is being added to. Also state any schedule at which items may be added, if there is no schedule to the additions state that as well. Omit field if does not apply.]
Custodial history: [State organization of collection, if organization imposed by processor or if original order was retained. State any changes made to the collection during its history in the archives, if portions were added or removed or if changes were made to storage, etc. Omit field if does not apply.]
Citation note: [Collection Name] ([Identifier]). Milwaukee Public Library Historic Photo Archives, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Collection Description
Biographical/Historical note
[Discuss, in prose form, the biographical and/or historical significance of the collection and the contributor. This field should provide a few paragraphs of background information, if used. Omit field if does not apply.]
Scope and content note
[Discuss, in prose form, the scope and content of the collection. This should include the size, the time periods covered, the types of materials, the physical location, etc… of the collection. This field should provide a few paragraphs of information on the physical collection. This field is mandatory.]
Arrangement note
[Describe the arrangement of the materials, if order was imposed on the collection or if the original order was maintained. Give the name and position of any individuals involved in arranging the collection. Discuss any changes made to the order after its original processing. Omit field if does not apply.]
Finding aid note
[Discuss existence, arrangement and location of finding aid. Omit field if does not apply.]
Collection Inventory
Processed by [Individual’s Name], [Position], 20XX.
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Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Department • http://www.mpl.org/file/Humanities_index.html • 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233 • (414) 286-3061