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TAP Line (Eau Claire, Wis.) Records, 1970-1992

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 311

Content Description

This very complete set of records includes monthly call reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, board of director membership lists, financial reports, public relations materials, and community resource lists.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970-1992

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

TAP Line began in 1970 as the “Troubles and Problems” telephone hotline for youth in crisis. Originally intended to serve middle school and high school students, TAP Line services eventually expanded to field calls from every age group. Callers discussed a variety of subjects with TAP Line counselors, including drug use, marital and romantic relationship issues, pregnancy, abortion, parental difficulties, and venereal disease, and telephone counselors referred callers to appropriate community agencies. In the late 1970s, TAP Line came under the sponsorship of Luther Hospital and the United Fund Agency. TAP Line was disbanded in 1992, and Luther Hospital took over the hotline as a public service.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Records of the organization TAP Line, started in 1970 as the “Troubles and Problems” 24-hour telephone hotline for youth in crisis in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It later expanded to every age group. In the late 1970s, it became sponsored under Luther Hospital and the United Fund Agency. TAP Line was disbanded in 1992, and Luther Hospital took over the hotline as a public service.

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by Judy Blackstone in June 2007.

Accession Number

08-048

Reference Code

UHC311

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland in October 2007.

Status
Published
Author
Alexis Casares
Date
November 28, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739