Contribution

Wisconsin’s story is still being written, folding in the customs and traditions of everyone who calls this state home. You’re invited to take part in that ongoing conversation and help build a shared history of our state by contributing to the Recollection Wisconsin Shared Collection.

Use the form below to share your . . .

Photos. Historical images of Wisconsin people and places – farms, schools, neighborhoods, celebrations, family portraits, vacation spots.

Documents. Scans of original letters, diaries, manuscripts, family histories, and other text materials.

Audio files. Sound recordings, including oral history interviews and music, that contribute to our understanding of Wisconsin history and life in the state.

After completing the form, your contribution will be sent to a site administrator for approval. The items you submit will be made available for public access through the Recollection Wisconsin Shared Collection (recollectionwi.org), the Recollection Wisconsin portal (recollectionwisconsin.org), and the Digital Public Library of America (dp.la).

Questions? Please contact us.


Contribute an item to the Recollection Wisconsin Shared Collection

  • If you have multiple files to upload, please use a separate form for each one.
    Max. file size: 20 MB.
  • Item Information

  • Provide a short descriptive title for your item.
  • Briefly describe the item.
  • Where was this item created?
  • When was this item created? Provide a date or date range.
  • Who created this item? Provide the name of the author or photographer, if known.
  • If you are submitting this item on behalf of a historical society, library, etc., please provide the official name of the organization.
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  • Terms and Conditions

  • By submitting this file, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
    1. The metadata (descriptive information) I supplied in this form is made available under a Creative Commons Zero Public Domain Dedication.
    2. The item I uploaded is in the public domain (not in copyright), or the creator or other rights holder has granted me permission to share the item online.
    3. The item will be made available for public access through the Recollection Wisconsin Shared Collection, the Recollection Wisconsin portal, and the Digital Public Library of America.
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