Wisconsin Historical Collections Landscape Project
About the Wisconsin Historical Collections Landscape Project
The Wisconsin Historical Collections Landscape Project (WHCLP) is a six-year initiative to better understand, and further facilitate resources and connection among, the locations, collection scopes, and needs of historical record keepers in what is today Wisconsin. At their 2023 strategic planning session, the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board and stakeholders created the WHCLP to address a major factor contributing to siloing historical record keepers today: a lack of current understanding about where historical record collections are located within the state. The WHCLP will endeavor to compile information and products about the location and scope of historical record collections to ensure historical record keepers are not siloed and rather, have avenues to connect with others near and far across the state to address collaborative needs and interests. The WHCLP is made possible through the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Mission
The Wisconsin Historical Collections Landscape Project will work to facilitate understanding and networking about and among historical record keepers and historical record collections within the state.
Vision
The Wisconsin Historical Collections Landscape Project will benefit historical record keepers and their communities across the state by facilitating shared resources that address needs and interests.
Interactive Map
The interactive map makes it easy to find information about historical record collections in the counties and Native nations that share geography with what is today Wisconsin. Whether your goal is finding records or professional networking, everyone—from history enthusiasts to local governments and organizations with record keeping professionals and volunteers—will find something useful. The map is non-exhaustive, contact us if you know of a historical records collection not currently on the map.
Project Timeline
Years 1-2
2024-2025
Successfully identified the historical record keepers in the state and their collection scopes. Activities included a survey, report, and interactive map.
Survey ReportYears 3-4
2026-2027
Build a network where historical record keepers' shared needs and interests can be identified. Activities paused temporarily.
Years 5-6
2028-2029
Bring together representatives to collaboratively work on those shared needs and interests. Activities to be determined.
Project Team
Abbie Norderhaug
Project Lead
Menzi Behrnd-Klodt
Project Director
Clayborn Benson
Project Director
Anita T. Doering
Project Director
Jack Idlas
Former Project Director
Todd W.M. Larson
Project Director
Rick L. Pifer
Former Project Director
Jane Ann Schetter
Former Project Director
Jacob Riehl
Former Team Member
Mara Rodewald
Team Member
Katie Bauer
Interactive Map Expert
Andrea Bohn
Location Geocoding Expert
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