Tag Archives: special collections

Kenneth Hammer & Custer materials

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Barbara

Kenneth M. Hammer, 95, passed away on Oct. 18, 2013. Hammer was a professor of economics at UW-Whitewater from 1966-1983, but it may surprise you to know that he also gave to Andersen Library a special collection of materials related … Continue reading →

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Special Collections Extended Hours

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Kate

UW-Whitewater’s Area Research Center has extended its hours during the months of October, November, and December. On Tuesdays, the Special Collections Archivist will be available to assist in any research questions you may have regarding genealogy (specifically for the Walworth, … Continue reading →

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UWSAC MEETING

Posted on December 12, 2011 by goldsmid

Special Collections hosted the annual UW-System Archives Council meeting on Thursday, Nov 10th, 2011.  The Wisconsin Historical Society is in the process of barcoding all their collections to make borrowing between the various Area Research Centers easier.   Two Civil War sites were discussed.  … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Research Day May 1

Posted on April 13, 2011 by goldsmid

Researching Jefferson, Rock or Walworth Counties? Can’t get to Whitewater during the week? We are having a Sunday Research Day! UW-Whitewater Special Collections, Area Research Center and Archives cordially invites you to Genealogical Research Day Sunday–May 1st, 2011 2:00pm – … Continue reading →

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Local Genealogy Workshop

Posted on May 12, 2009 by goldsmid

Interested in learning more about your kinfolk?  Don’t know where to start?  Attend the FREE informal presentation this Saturday in Whitewater. Who: Walworth County Genealogical Society What: “Who, What, Where, When & Why: This is for YOU” presentation. Designed to be … Continue reading →

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Donate Sears & JCPenney catalogs

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Barbara

Special Collections in the Library includes historical Sears and JCPenney catalogs. We are looking for Sears or JCPenney catalogs from 1994-2008. Some older years are needed as well, so if you have catalogs older than 1994, please call and check … Continue reading →

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