Summary Information

Title: Leslie H. Fishel, Jr. Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1939-1999

Creator:

• Fishel, Leslie H., Jr., 1921-

Call Number: Mss 943; PH Mss 943

Quantity: 4.8 c.f. (12 archives boxes), 15 photographs (2 folders), and 1 drawing (1 folder)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers of Leslie H. Fishel, Jr., an historian, director of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin (1959-1969), president of Heidelberg College (1969-1980), and director of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center (1980-1988). Included are personal correspondence including extensive letters regarding his service in the Navy during World War II, professional correspondence, speeches and writings, and papers pertaining to activities for Oberlin College, the First Congregational Church of Madison, the Friends of the Urban League in Madison, and the University YMCA. Many of the speeches were delivered as a representative of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin or as president of Heidelberg College. The writings reflect his interest and knowledge of African-American history. Photographs in this collection include images of Fishel during his Naval service, portraits, and group pictures. There is also a caricature of Fishel when he became director of the Society.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00943

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