William H. and Elizabeth Ann Upham Papers, 1934-1946, 1973-1974, undated

Summary Information

Title: William H. and Elizabeth Ann Upham Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1934-1946, 1973-1974, undated

Creators:
  • Upham, William H., 1916-
  • Upham, Elizabeth Ann
Call Number: Mss 985; PH Mss 985; PH Mss 985 (5)

Quantity: 2.4 c.f. (6 archives boxes), 3 photographs, and 2 posters

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of William H. Upham and his wife Elizabeth (“Betty Ann”, nee Dentz). Upham attended the University of Wisconsin, served in World War II, and ran for governor on the American Party ticket in 1974. Betty Ann attended the University of Wisconsin where she met and married William Upham in 1937. The collection consists of scrapbooks compiled by Betty Ann documenting the Uphams' college years (1934-1941); a diary written by William Upham and letters written by the Uphams during World War II while Upham served as a lieutenant in the Army (1941-1946); and materials including correspondence, speeches, clippings, and campaign brochures and posters from Upham's 1974 gubernatorial bid.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00985
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