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Finding Aid of the Milwaukee Journal Stations Records > Subject Guide
Frank P. Zeidler
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Month/Day/Year: October 18, 1950
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Frank Zeidler meets with Milwaukee's
and Chicago's Red Feather Kids in his office. The Kids are Patricia Allison and Jerry Gehringe from Milwaukee and Mary Craiger and
Ronald Clark of Chicago.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The
film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #1.
Month/Day/Year: January 31, 1951
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Press Club
celebrates the 105th birthday of the City of Milwaukee. Ross Dick and Lee Baker watch as Mayor Zeidler
cuts the cake. Ray Taylor, Bruno Bitker, and Police Chief John Polycn are also in attendance.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #3.
Month/Day/Year: April 4, 1951
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The 12th annual National Slovak Bowling
Congress is held at the North Avenue Auditorium. Mayor Frank Zeidler
is present to crown the tournament queen, Pauline Hruz.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The
film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #4.
Month/Day/Year: April 18, 1951
Segment Number: 9
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Indonesian
Ambassador Ali Sastroamidjojo and
his wife visit the Vocational School where Principal William Raasche gives
them a tour. Later, they meet with Mayor Frank Zeidler and present him
with a silver ashtray.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The
film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #5.
Month/Day/Year: May 2, 1951
Segment Number: 4
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The first foreign ship of the season arrives
in Milwaukee. It is the Prinz Willem the Fourth from the
Netherlands. Mayor Zeidler and M. C. Wittenberg of the Association of
Commerce present a plaque to Captain J. P. Groeneweg. See script for
other names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The
film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #5.
Month/Day/Year: May 16, 1951
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A group of freshmen from Lincoln High School,
Peter Santner, Don Petrosvke, Sadie Bond, Robert Snyder, and Jo Ann Rink, visit and interview Mayor Zeidler in his
office.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The
film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #5.
Month/Day/Year: May 23, 1951
Segment Number: 10
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Geheimrat Sartori
arrives in Milwaukee. The ship is the first German vessel to visit Milwaukee in almost 20 years. Mayor Zeidler, along with other city and state officials and a crowd of people, greet the ship. See script
for more names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #6.
Month/Day/Year: June 27, 1951
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Maitland Field is formally
dedicated. Mayor Zeidler receives a large card from well wishers, and Mrs. Zeidler cuts the ribbon
to open the airport. See script for more names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #17.
Month/Day/Year: August 1, 1951
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Zeidler talks about returning to work
after a five-week absence due to an operation. He says he is happy to
see that progress was made on a number of projects while he was gone.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #20.
Month/Day/Year: August 8, 1951
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A stagecoach and wagon
from Butler's Frontier Days travels to downtown Milwaukee to invite Mayor Zeidler to the celebration.
See script for more names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #20.
Month/Day/Year: August 22, 1951
Segment Number: 4
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Staff members of the Red
Cross and Junior League Blood Center donate blood for the Blood for Defense program. See script for
names. Mayor Zeidler makes an appeal for donors and explains why the need is so great.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #19.
Month/Day/Year: October 17, 1951
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Zeidler
meets with Finnish minister
Johan Nykopp, who is accompanied by Reverend Arne Avikainen, pastor of the
Finnish Luther Congregational Church.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #21.
Month/Day/Year: October 31, 1951
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: Milwaukee city aldermen compete against
county supervisors in a bowling match. Mayor Zeidler rolls the first
ball and then serves as scorekeeper. See script for more names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #21.
Month/Day/Year: March 5, 1952
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Frank Zeidler and Leonard Fons, a South
Side attorney and auto dealer, are chosen as the candidates for mayor in
the recent primary by polling 61% of the votes cast.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#6.
Month/Day/Year: March 5, 1952
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Zeidler, County Board Chair Leonard
Timmerman and American Bowling Congress official Elmer Baumgarten take part
in the official dedication ceremony to mark the start of construction of the
40 bowling alleys for the ABC tournament at the Arena.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#6.
Month/Day/Year: March 12, 1952
Segment Number: 9
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Postmaster John Fleissner
and Mayor Zeidler dedicate the new garage at the Milwaukee Post Office. Postal worker Walter Leetch
drives the first truck away from the new building.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #6.
Month/Day/Year: March 19, 1952
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A crowd gathers for the ceremony marking the
beginning of the Milwaukee expressway system. Howard Tobin and Mayor
Zeidler make brief comments before the groundbreaking. Work will begin
near County Stadium.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#6.
Month/Day/Year: April 30, 1952
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Zeidler and a crowd of about 100 people
gather at Jones Island to welcome the first foreign ship of the season, "The Prince Frederick Hendrik," from the Netherlands with
Captain Sander Klein at the helm. Leslie Jean Brockel tries a pair of
wooden shoes.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#6.
Month/Day/Year: May 14, 1952
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Frank Jonas, the mayor
of Vienna, Austria, visits Milwaukee. He is seen with William Raasche and Mayor Frank Zeidler. Dr.
Ernest Lachs serves as translator when Jonas answers some questions from Zeidler.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #7.
Month/Day/Year: June 11, 1952
Segment Number: 9
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A trio of London doubledecker buses
visits
Milwaukee on a goodwill tour. One bus is seen in front of City
Hall. Frank Greusel talks with Jean Hempenstall. Mayor Zeidler
interviews the bus driver about driving in the United States.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#7.
Month/Day/Year: July 9, 1952
Segment Number: 9
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Frank Zeidler and
County Board Chairman Lawrence Timmerman ring the City Hall bell as part of the Fourth of July celebration.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #7.
Month/Day/Year: July 23, 1952
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Thousands of basements were flooded when the
Milwaukee River overflowed its banks. People pumped out their
basements especially in the northwest part of the city which was hardest
hit. Mayor Zeidler talks about the flooding. See script for
names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#7
Month/Day/Year: September 24, 1952
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Dr. Joseph Burg, the Minister of Health for
Israel, visits with Mayor Zeidler and Milwaukee Health Commissioner Dr. E.
R.
Krumbiegel in the Mayor's office.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#8
Month/Day/Year: October 1, 1952
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The dismantling of the
Juneau Avenue bridge begins with a ceremony. A new $1.5 million dollar bridge is going to be built in
its place. Ironworker Richard Roehl hands Mayor Zeidler a blow torch so he can make the first cut into
the old bridge.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #8.
Month/Day/Year: November 12, 1952
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Council of
B'nai B'rith present awards to Mayor Frank Zeidler for his leadership in human relations and fair
employment, Virginia Huebner for her work in human relations, and to Lawrence Katz for his civic work.
A. Matt Werner is also present.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #8.
Month/Day/Year: April 15, 1953
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A special session of the Common Council
orders an investigation of the legality of the reapportionment referendum
passed on April 7. Milton McGuire presides. Mayor Frank Zeidler
states the city's stand on the issue. See script for names of
attorneys.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#12.
Month/Day/Year: June 10, 1953
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of First
Wisconsin Bank's centennial observance. The bank has reconstructed a full block of store fronts, including
the Farmers' & Millers' Bank of 1853, its predecessor. Mayor Frank Zeidler presides at the ribbon-cutting ceremony and then tours the "town."
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #12.
Month/Day/Year: June 17, 1953
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Frank Zeidler receives a tomahawk from
Milwaukee Braves' manager Charlie Grimm during a ceremony at the Milwaukee Road
depot welcoming the Braves home after several road games.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.
Month/Day/Year: October 7, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court ruled an
amendment that would have included area in establishing new state senate
districts is invalid. Secretary of State Fred Zimmerman and Mayor Zeidler
comment on the decision. Zeidler is seen with Harry
Slater.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.
Month/Day/Year: October 28, 1953
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Officials from Air France, including French
Undersecretary of State Andre Bougenot and Max Hymans, visit with Mayor
Zeidler in his office. Hymans predicts that Air France will be
flying to Milwaukee within the next ten to fifteen years.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.
Month/Day/Year: January 13, 1954
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. South Division High
School honors school superintendent Harold Vincent and Mayor Frank Zeidler with the first "Wall of
Honor" awards for their leadership in the community. Principal Earle Fricker makes the presentation
to the two men.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #15.
Month/Day/Year: January 27, 1954
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The
entertainer Hildegarde receives a
citation from the National Safety Council from Mayor Zeidler for her work
promoting a series of safety messages. She is also congratulated by
Common Council President Milton McGuire.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #15.
Month/Day/Year: March 31, 1954
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The segment looks at additional developments in the Di Trapani
case including a report of Di Trapani's alleged connections with illicit
liquor trafficking. Alderman Martin Schreiber and
Mayor Zeidler talk about the allegations.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #16.
Month/Day/Year: April 7, 1954
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The City of Milwaukee and the Town of Lake merge.
John Budzien, the leader of the Town of Lake, talks about the vote to
consolidate. Mayor Zeidler speaks about the election and the way the solution was reached.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #16.
Month/Day/Year: May 19, 1954
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The controversy over mass evacuation is
examined. Civil Defense Director George Lyon gives his reasons for
opposing mass evacuation in case of a nuclear attack while Mayor Zeidler gives
his reasoning for supporting the plan.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #16.
Month/Day/Year: June 9, 1954
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Race car drivers try out the new asphalt
track at State Fair Park. Mayor Zeidler and West Allis Mayor Klentz
cut the ribbon before the race. Drivers include Bill Vukovich and
Chuck Stevenson, who wins the race.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.
Month/Day/Year: June 16, 1954
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Zeidler attends
the groundbreaking ceremony for the library annex. He adds something to the time capsule before it is
buried.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is no
script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see
videotape #22.
Month/Day/Year: December 8, 1954
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Members of the City
Hall Women's Club hold
a bake sale with all profits going to help send disabled children to camp next
summer. Mayor Zeidler signs a proclamation making today Barber's
Day. AFL Barbers donate profits to charity. See script for
names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #23.
Month/Day/Year: May 8, 1959
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Footage of the Santa Regina as
it arrives in Milwaukee. It is the first American flagship to use the
St. Lawrence Seaway. Mayor Frank Zeidler speaks and Miss Wisconsin
greets the captain. See script for names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
Month/Day/Year: May 28, 1959
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part four of a
five-part series on
downtown Milwaukee. Footage of cars driving around the downtown.
Mayor Frank Zeidler talks about problems associated with changes in
transportation.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #37.
Month/Day/Year: May 29, 1959
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part five of a
five-part series on
downtown Milwaukee. Footage of street scenes. Mayor Frank
Zeidler, Arthur Buenger, and Milton McGuire talk about suburban flight and
transportation.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #37.
Month/Day/Year: March 12, 1960
Segment Description: Special Report. Room 201 City Hall. Mayor
Frank Zeidler talks about the many duties and responsibilities of a big
city mayor and services provided by the city. The camera follows him and his staff
through the day. Excerpts from speeches on civil rights and education.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape
#10.
Month/Day/Year: April 19, 1960
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Mayor Frank Zeidler's
retirement. Zeidler talks about his accomplishments and the future of
Milwaukee.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
Month/Day/Year: February 2, 1962
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part two of a two-part series. Shows aerial views of the new expressway. Howard Tobin
and Mayor Frank Zeidler spoke in 1952 about the project and the need
for it.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
Month/Day/Year: February 7, 1962
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part two of a
four-part series.
More footage of the Milwaukee Public Library board of trustees meeting. Frank Zeidler,
Alderman James Mortier, and Alderman Stephen Galligan speak in opposition to
the regional library plan.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
Month/Day/Year: February 9, 1962
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part four
of a four-part series. Library board chair Edward DiBriae explains the
differences between large branch libraries and small neighborhood branches.
Frank Zeidler speaks in opposition to eliminating neighborhood
libraries.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
Month/Day/Year: May 7, 1964
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part three of a
four-part series. Resource Development Director Frank Zeidler discusses the work
of various state agencies to restore the economic life of the Butternut
community. Northern Hardwood and Veneer Plant employee Harry Steinmetz
is interviewed.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.
Month/Day/Year: May 19, 1964
Segment Number: 2 & 3
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Frank Zeidler, head of the State Department
of Resource Development, says Wisconsin must make a greater effort to develop its research
capabilities. The state must establish and encourage public and private research institutes
if it wants to stay competitive. Zeidler also says southeast Wisconsin is sharing in the
general surge in national prosperity but other parts of the state are in decline. He says
greater research capabilities are needed in northern Wisconsin to utilize the natural resources
of the are in new ways.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.
Month/Day/Year: July 27, 1964
Segment Description: Special Assignment. As part of the Milwaukee
Freeway Building Project, a new freeway is being built on the site of Borchert Field. Included is footage of the last opening day at Borchert
Field with Mayor Zeidler throwing out the first pitch.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.
Month/Day/Year: July 20, 1966
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Frank Zeidler is presented with a medal. He
receives the Grand Cross of the Order of Germany at Turner Hall. The award is presented by
Dr. Karl Leuteritz.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.
Month/Day/Year: January 31, 1967
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Mayor Henry Maier speaks to the Milwaukee Press Club
on the city's 121st birthday. Maier criticizes Governor Warren Knowles on not meeting local government
needs in the state budget. Frank Zeidler talks about the political differences in the state.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.
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