The William J. Meuer Photoart Collection is an outstanding visual history of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its surrounding community. The collection was compiled by renowned local photographer William J. Meuer who with his brother, Roman, opened the Meuer Photoart House on State Street in 1916. All aspects of UW student life are depicted, including dramatic and musical programs, and intercollegiate, intramural and informal sporting events and recreational activities. In addition, numerous faculty and staff populate the pages as well.