A-S (includes Rev. P. Adams, G. Allen, A.H. Barrett, L.B. Brewer, K. Brundage, Ella Clark, W.A. Clark, M.R. Davidson, W.C. Gilmer, Jessie Guin, Lillian Hollister, R.S. Holmes, N. McClurg, A.C. McKendry, Belle McNulty, R.W. Rossiter), 1889-1923
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence (1877-1936) regarding personal and family activities and finances; court papers (1925) for Martie Galliger vs W.H. Hoist, a water rights case; financial records (1875-1934) primarily concerning the McKay family estate and Flora's personal purchases; legal documents (1976-1933) including mining claims and permits; school notes and records (1872-1910) for Virginia City schools, Iowa College... and Women's Medical College; subject files (1884-1912) for women's groups and prohibition; and published materials, clippings and miscellany. The collection also contains eleven subgroups for the various clubs and organizations in which Flora served as an officer and a subgroup for her husband, Charles McNulty, a dentist and physician in Virginia City. The Ancient Order of United Workmen, Degree of Honor Ruby Lodge No. 31 records consist of incoming correspondence (1890-1923) from state and national groups regarding activities and procedures; financial records (1894-1927) including cancelled checks, journals and ledgers for dues and disbursements, receipts, benefits registry; and beneficiary fund reports; organization records (1885-1927) including minutes and monthly membership reports; and miscellany (1898-1899, undated) including tickets and programs. The Virginia City Chautauqua records consist of incoming correspondence (1908-1910) primarily discussing meetings and study topics; and organization records (1908) including a membership list. The Ladies of the Maccabees records consist of incoming correspondence (1896-1923) regarding dues, local meetings, and procedures; financial records (1896-1924) including assessments of membership, banking records, cash books, dues books, quarterly reports, and receipts; organization records (1896-1924) including minutes and membership rolls; and miscellany (1890-1911, undated) including handbooks, forms, and a visitor's register. The Ladies Reading Club records consist of organization records (1895-1898) including minutes containing bylaws and the constitution. The Madison County Columbian Exposition Association records consist of organization records (1892) including minutes for September 21 and October 5 meetings; dues and receipts (1892-1895); and clippings (1892) announcing meeting dates and goals of the group. The Madison County Federation of Women's Clubs records consist of incoming and general correspondence (1923-1925, 1936) discussing state and local activities, dues and procedures; and minutes (1938). The Montana Tuberculosis Association (Madison County District) records consist of correspondence (1924-1925) regarding Christmas Seals. The St. Paul's Church, Virginia City, records consist of correspondence (1891); financial records (1888-1916) including receipts, a record book for fundraising; subscription records and the treasurer's reports; and organization records (1895-1889, 1925-1928) including minute books containing bylaws, constitution, membership lists and scattered financial reports. The Union Circle of King's Daughters records consist of general correspondence (1888-1913) primarily concerning the establishment of a public library in Virginia City; financial records (1900-1908) including banking records, receipts and secretary's reports on fund raising; organization records (1892-1920) including minutes and lists of officers; miscellany (1890, undated) including the national organization's constitution and memorabilia; and clippings (1908, 1911) discussing local meetings and events. The Virginia City Library records consists of incoming correspondence (1904-1923) to the librarian. The Virginia City Literary Society was a debate and reading society. The records consist of minutes (1890-1896) including notes on debate topics and program itineraries; writings (1896) including The Gossip, a newsletter created by the Society; and miscellany (1895-1896) including programs for social events sponsored by the Society. The Virginia City Lyceum records consist of general correspondence (1912-1921) to and from the national organization regarding the scheduling of events; financial records (1912-1916) including cancelled checks, receipts and cost lists; and miscellany (1915-1916) including lists of participants, planning notes and tickets. The Charles A. McNulty subgroup consists of general correspondence (1888-1898) primarily with patients, other doctors and state and local officials, and other members of the McNulty family; financial records (1884-1899) including materials on medical licensing fees, patient accounts and tax records; legal documents (1888-1897) containing medical contracts with the county for work the county coroner; school notes & records (1885-1886) including classroom notes and school records from State University of Iowa Dental program and the Chicago Medical College; and miscellany (1888-1898, undated) including scattered notes on patients and pamphlets on dentistry.
See moreDates
- Creation: 1889-1923
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT 59620-1201 United States
406-444-2681
406-444-2696 (Fax)
mhslibrary@mt.gov