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Mitchell, John L. (John Lendrum), 1842-1904. Mitchell family papers, 1847-1923.

Title: Mitchell family papers, 1847-1923.

The collection contains the miscellaneous papers of a prominent Milwaukee business and political family. The most extensive parts of the collection are John L. Mitchell's personal letters to his wife, Harriet, and her incoming correspondence from friends. The senatorial correspondence of John L. Mitchell is largely routine constituent correspondence or requests for support from fellow legislator, and includes letters from Frederick Pabst, William Jennings Bryan, Charles King, Arthur MacArthur, Alfred Thayer Mahan, William Rosecrans, Edward Salomon, William Tecumseh Sherman, and William F. Vilas. The collection contains some correspondence of Alexander Mitchell, including a request from Lyman Draper for Mitchell's financial support of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, and copies of several campaign speeches. Also included is an invitation and brochure on the christening of the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin in 1898. Contains a photograph of aviator Billy Mitchell at the age of four months, and letters (1894-1901) to his father, John L., largely concerning an appointment in the cavalry and a trip around the world.

ArchivalResource: 1 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36115735 View

In memoriam, Frederick Pabst, 1836-1904.

Title: In memoriam, Frederick Pabst, 1836-1904. 1904.

Collection of 334 articles which appeared in newspapers throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries at the time of his death. Also included are 7 resolutions honoring him passed by the City of Milwaukee Common Council and various brewing industry organizations.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. : 1 portrait ; 38 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54352032 View

Best, Charles, Jr. Papers, 1874-1917.

Title: Papers, 1874-1917.

Papers of the former secretary of the Phillip Best Brewing Co. (later the Pabst Brewing Co.) concerning two of his brothers, Jacob and Phillip, who were often in financial or legal difficulties, and concerning a bitter falling out between Best and company president Frederick Pabst.

ArchivalResource: 0.4 c.f.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145778639 View

Stadt Theater. Records, 1871-1894.

Title: Records, 1871-1894.

Description: Consists of materials related to two Milwaukee legitimate theaters. Includes programs and promotional materials.

ArchivalResource: .30 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25881964 View

Pabst Brewing Company (Milwaukee, Wis.). Pabst Brewing Company records, 1873-197-?, bulk 1873-1940.

Title: Pabst Brewing Company records, 1873-197-?, bulk 1873-1940.

Collection documents the administrative and financial history of the Pabst Brewing Company and its various subsidiaries. The earliest records date from the incorporation of the Phillip Best Brewing Company in 1873 and continue through 1889, when the company name changed to the Pabst Brewing Company. The majority of the records predate 1940.

ArchivalResource: 1 film reel

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/214327897 View