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- Documents453
- Collections41
- Years1919–2026
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| Period | Collection | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Historical recordsArchival source sets: COINTELPRO, labor history, case files, and other declassified records. | ||
| 1956–1971 | COINTELPRO | 128 |
| 1962–1978 | Case Files | 89 |
| 1938–2003 | Anti-Communist Apparatus | 65 |
| 1919–1928 | Labor | 2 |
| Modern recordsRecent public-record releases and tools, including Madison and Dane County environmental and PFAS material. | ||
| 2023–2026 | Public Assistance | 65 |
| 1992–2023 | Fusion Centers | 27 |
Recently added
All records- Civilian Oversight OIPM Frequently Asked Questions on the Investigation of the Officer-Involved Death of Corey Ruiz
- Civilian Oversight OIPM Statement on the Ongoing Independent Investigation into the Police Killing of Corey Ruiz on July 22, 2026
- Stateprocurement Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) — Axon Contract Utilization (FY22 Q1 – FY26 Q3)
- Gender-Affirming Care UW Health Leadership Email: Children's Hospital Association Washington Update, January 16, 2026
- Gender-Affirming Care UW Health Patient Relations Response Template: Gender-Affirming Care Inquiries
- Cuba: "Capital of 21st Century Communism" Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism
Current research
Darwin Burn Pit cleanup
Contamination and remediation records from Dane County's PFAS response, 2023 to 2026.
Read the files Mayor's emailsUW Library Mall Encampment
Newly released emails from the mayor's office on the 2024 pro-Palestinian solidarity encampment at UW-Madison.
Open the record Civilian oversightCorey Ruiz investigation
Statements from the City of Madison Office of the Independent Police Monitor on the investigation into the police killing of Corey Ruiz.
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