Browse Collections (76 total)

Outside Sources

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These materials are held by other institutions or organizations. The originals are not held by Archives and Special Collections, nor does Archives and…

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Mike Mansfield Papers 1903-2002, MSS 065

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Mike Mansfield was a Butte, Montana, miner who served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1943-1952), the U.S. Senate (1953-1977), and as the…

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Melville Leroy Woods Scrapbook 1914-1920, Acc. 2006-033

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Scrapbook of University of Montana alumnus. Subjects include: Iota Nu Fraternity, Commencement programs, Aber Day, Forestry Ball, football games, and…

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Archival Photographs from the University of Montana

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Images in this digital collection include the University of Montana campus, students, employees, buildings and events. The collection also includes…

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Regional and Historic Map Collection

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The Regional and Historical Map Collection held by the Mansfield Library's Archives and Special Collections contains a wide variety of Montana maps…

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University of Montana Publications collection, 1895-2020, UPUBs

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University Publications (UPUBs) is a collection of serials, single issue publications and reports, and ephemera produced at the University of Montana…

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Fred W. Voget Papers 1935-1996, MSS 318

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This collection represents a large portion of the academic research and writing career of Fred W. Voget from his undergraduate years in the 1930s to a…

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John Well-Off-Man's Collection of Photographs 1892-1933, MSS 924

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John Well- Off- Man’s collection of photographs contains images of what is now the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation from the late nineteenth and early…

Contributors: John Gable

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Joseph H. Sherburne Family Papers 1809-1991 (bulk 1899-1960), MSS 638

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This collection includes photographs, film and papers documenting Sherburne family work and leisure activities mostly in the Oklahoma Territory,…

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Frank M. Ingalls Photographs, circa 1890-1912, MSS 498

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The majority of the Ingalls photographs are studio portraits of Missoula residents in the 1890s and 1900s. The vast majority are unidentified, but…

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Lone Rock School District 113 (Ravalli County, Mont.) Records, 1913-1970, MSS 134

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This collection includes minutes of regular and special school board meetings, yearly budgets and Trustees' annual reports, annual reports of receipts…

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Line Family papers, 1878-1971, MSS 643

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The Line Family papers document two generations of family life and business in a number of Montana towns, including Columbus and Missoula, through…

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James Fergus Family Papers, 1834-1967, MSS 010

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The collection consists of family papers and business records of James Fergus, rancher, businessman, political figure and pioneer of Armells, Montana,…

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Maggie Smith Hathaway Collection, 1893-1954, MSS 224

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Maggie Smith Hathaway was one of the first two women to serve in the Montana legislature and worked in education and child welfare in Montana. The…

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Otto Wolfe Family Papers, 1896-1924, MSS 393

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The Otto Wolfe and his family lived in Eddy and Plains, Montana. The collection mostly represents the personal interests and members of the Wolfe…

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Bond Family Papers, 1886-1975, MSS 209

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The collection consists of material generated by the Dillon Implement Co., Bond Grocery, and the Bond Family from 1886-1975. This collection includes…

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Linebarger Family papers, 1877-1945, MSS 281

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This collection includes a broad range of correspondence and informal financial records for early Montana settler David H. Linebarger; correspondence…

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University of Montana Interscholastic Meet records 1904-1966, RG 082

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This collection consists of unpublished and published materials produced by the Interscholastic Meet coordinators of the University of Montana from…

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Grace Stone Coates Papers, 1930-1932, MSS 422

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The collection contains general correspondence between Grace Stone Coates and T.A. Powers of Columbus, Ohio, from 1931 to 1932. The collection…

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H. G. Merriam Papers, 1890-1980, MSS 487

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H. G. Merriam was a University of Montana professor who played a crucial role in the development of Montana and Northwest literature. This collection…

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Robert E. Jones Papers, 1890-1981, MSS 530

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Robert E. Jones was a longtime resident of Missoula, Montana and served as president of the Missoula Chamber of Commerce. He was active in the public…

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Carol Evelyn O'Donnell scrapbook, 1913-1915, MSS 658

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Carol Evelyn O'Donnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. D. O'Donnell, of Billings, Montana, attended the State University at Missoula, Montana from 1913…

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Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Delta Omicron Chapter Records, 1916-1978, MSS 606

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The collection contains writings, including yearly summaries of Kappa Sigma’s (formerly called the Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity) activities, chapter…

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Fred E. Buck scrapbook, 1898-1928, MSS 657

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This scrapbook includes materials from the beginning of Fred E. Buck’s college education at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana in 1898…

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Stella Louise Duncan Papers, 1880-1950, MSS 656

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The collection consists of a few scattered personal papers, photos, a scrapbook and two travel diaries.The personal papers include Duncan's baptism…

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Mary Elrod Ferguson Papers, 1898-1975, MSS 205

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Mary Elrod Ferguson was a University of Montana graduate, instructor, and administrator. The collection contains the personal and professional records…

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Cora Averill scrapbook, 1904-1907, MSS 273

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Scrapbook of photos and memorabilia including play programs, Theta Phi and other fraternity and sorority materials, musical recital programs, oratory…

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Beta Delta Chapter of Sigma Chi Scrapbook, 1895-1922, MSS 636

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This scrapbook contains the history of the Beta Delta chapter of Sigma Chi and The University of Montana from 1895-1922.

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Audra Arnold Browman Papers, 1908-1999, MSS 468

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This collection primarily includes two different groups of papers, one portion related to Audra Browman's historical research about Missoula, Montana,…

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The University of Montana Histories Collection, 1895-1993, MSS 605

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The collection contains an assortment of histories, in the form of writings and newspaper clippings, about The University of Montana. It appears that…

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Kenneth D. Swan Photographs and Audio Tapes, 1911-1969, MSS 345

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K. D. Swan was the first photographer for the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Region Headquarters in Missoula, Montana. This collection represents his…

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Stan Healy Photographs, 1891-1977, MSS 430

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Stan Healy was a Missoula, Montana, newspaper and freelance photographer. His photograph collection includes news-oriented and other photographs taken…

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Otto Schmidt photograph album, circa 1890s, MSS 725

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This photograph album contains images of places in Montana, Idaho and Washington. The images were likely taken in the 1890s and are primarily of the…

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William A. Hoblitzell Photographs, 1886-1901, MSS 489

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The collection contains photographs in an album and loose photographs. All are printing-out paper prints, and most are mounted on Kodak mounts. The…

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Philip C. Johnson photographs and manuscripts, 1915-1980, MSS 455

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Philip C. Johnson was a Forest Service entomologist and avid amateur photographer who lived in Missoula, Montana. His collection consists of railroad…

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Martinson Family Papers, 1921-1958, MSS 059

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This collection contains the personal papers of the Martinson family of Missoula, Montana, including records of the Missoula Ice and Cold Storage…

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Montana Mining Company Records, 1882-1934, MSS 142

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The collection focuses on the workings of two mining companies that owned and operated the Drumlummon mine in Marysville, Montana, over five decades. …

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Missoula Farmers' Market records, 1972-2010, MSS 788

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The Missoula Farmers' Market was established in 1972 by Mavis McKelvey and Chinwon Reinhardt. The Market has promoted locally grown produce and serves…

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Paul Chrisler Phillips papers, 1784-1982, MSS 375

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Paul C. Phillips was a University of Montana history professor and historian of Northwest history in Missoula, Montana. This collection contains…

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James E. Murray Papers, 1918-1969, MSS 091

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James E. Murray was a Montana Democrat who served in the U. S. Senate from 1934 to 1960. The collection contains the senatorial papers of Murray from…

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Donald Sutherland MacIvor Papers, 1893-1972, MSS 103

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Donald S. MacIvor was a Northern Pacific Railroad employee. This collection contains general correspondence, financial records, legal documents,…

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Red Lodge Canning Company Records, 1922-1974, MSS 101

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This collection contains Red Lodge Canning Company correspondence, financial, legal, organizational, promotional, photographic records as well as…

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Sam Pramenko Papers, 1895-1912, MSS 279

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Sam Pramenko was a Serbian immigrant who lived in Anaconda, Montana, where he owned a grocery store. The collection contains business records and…

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Anaconda Forest Products Company Records, 1890-1971, MSS 057

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This collection includes records of the Anaconda Forest Products Company and 16 subsidiary divisions owned, operated, or directly associated with the…

Contributors: 1890-1971

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Frank B. Linderman Memorial Collection, 1885-2005, MSS 007

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This collection represents the productive and collective efforts of Frank Linderman and his many careers as writer, politician, assayer, and Native…

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Missoula County (Mont.) Records, 1888-1963, MSS 310

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This collection contains records from the Missoula County government between the years 1871 and 1963. It is divided into five series: Assessor, Clerk…

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Conrad, Campbell, and Stanford Family Papers, 1818-1968, MSS 185

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The Conrad, Campbell, and Stanford families were prominent families and businessmen of north central Montana, particularly Fort Benton and Kalispell.…

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Collins Land Company Records, 1898-1951, MSS 063

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This collection contains correspondence, financial, legal, promotional, and organizational records generated by the Collins Land Company as well as…

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Angus and Catherine McDonald Papers, 1858-1899, MSS 344

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Angus McDonald was an early Montana settler; his wife, Catherine, was Nez Perce. The collection consists of a volume of stories and poems that…

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Northern Pacific Railway Company Records, 1870-1968, MSS 128

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The Northern Pacific Railway Company was a transcontinental railroad that crossed Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and…

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World War I Pamphlet Collection 1900-1944 (bulk 1914-1919), PAM 01

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This is a collection of materials directly related to and largely produced during World War I, the "Great War." Included are official government…

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The University of Montana. Department of Home Economics Records 1921-1988, RG 029

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The collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, writings, and other materials from The University of Montana's Department of Home Economics. The…

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State University of Montana (Missoula) Student Army Training Corps photograph album, 1918, MSS 666

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The photograph album of the Student Army Training Corps of the State University of Montana (now the University of Montana-Missoula) provides visual…

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Sherburne Family Papers 1823-1962, MSS 067

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This collection includes correspondence, financial, legal, organizational, photographic, and audio records generated or collected by Joseph Herbert…

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Thain White Papers, 1877-1983, MSS 137

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Thain White was a Montana historian who focused on the history of western Montana, particularly the Flathead valley. The collection contains such…

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Joseph M. Dixon papers, 1772-1944, MSS 055

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Joseph M. Dixon was governor of Montana (1921-1925) and served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1903-1907), the U.S. Senate (1907-1913), and in…

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Charles Herbert McLeod Papers, 1865-1953, MSS 001

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This collection contains personal and professional papers, financial records, photographic materials, and scrapbooks generated and/or collected by…

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Edward H. Boos Photographs circa 1900-1908, MSS 346

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Edward H. Boos was a photographer from Missoula, Montana. This collection includes 305 glass plate negatives, flexible film negatives, and prints…

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John E. Dunn photographs 1900-1919, MSS 361

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This collection consists of photographic images of Missoula and other western Montana locations from the first two decades of the 20th Century. These…

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Walter H. McLeod papers, circa 1885, 1900-1963, MSS 002

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This collection contains personal and professional papers, financial records, photographic materials, and general corporate records generated and/or…

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Donlan Family Papers, circa 1850-1970, MSS 427

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The Donlan Family were early Missoula, Montana, settlers. The bulk of the collection contains materials Arthur Donlan collected about Missoula,…

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Sterling Family papers, 1896-1972, MSS 029

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The A.M. Sterling Company was a general merchandise firm in Ronan, Montana. This collection contains A. M. Sterling Company correspondence, financial,…

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University of Montana mascot history collection, 1904-2006, MSS 749

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This collected information on the history of The University of Montana-Missoula mascot includes Kaimin clippings, press releases, Sentinel yearbook…

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University of Montana photographs by subject collection 1895-1983, RG 006

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This is an artificial collection compiled around the subject of the University of Montana in Missoula. All of the images in this collection have…

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University of Montana Office of the President records, 1897-2010, RG 001

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The collection contains a great deal of material relating to the day-to-day operation of the University of Montana-Missoula. Although classes began at…

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Patricia Goedicke and Leonard Wallace Robinson papers, 1910-2006, MSS 739

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The Patricia Goedicke and Leonard Wallace Robinson Papers primarily consists of correspondence, notebooks, and drafts of poetry and fiction by…

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Hazel Marsh Papers, 1866-1966, MSS 152

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Hazel Marsh was a resident of Missoula and Bearmouth, Montana, and grew up on the Lannen family homestead. The collection contains records from the…

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Bitterroot Valley Photograph Album, 1905-1925, MSS 678

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This collection consists primarily of photographs of the Bitterroot Valley in Montana between 1905 and 1925, including the Bitterroot Highway, the…

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R. H. McKay Photographs 1880-1965, MSS 249

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Rollin H. McKay was a Missoula, Montana, photographer during the first half of the twentieth century. His extensive collection of images documents…

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Morton J. Elrod Papers, 1885-1959, MSS 486

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Morton J. Elrod was an early Montana botanist, naturalist, University of Montana professor, and photographer. The collection consists of materials…

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Montana Photographs by Subject Collection 1865-1989, MSS 562

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This is an artificial collection of photographs gathered from a variety of sources and placed into files by subject. A number the images were…

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Northern Montana Forestry Association records, 1907-1991, MSS 034

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The Northern Montana Forestry Association was a private fire protection and forest preservation organization in northwestern Montana. The collection…

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Henry P. Barringer papers, 1910, MSS 429

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Henry P. Barringer was a U.S. Forest Service ranger stationed at Iron Mountain, Montana, with District #1. He fought fires during the 1910 fire…

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