L-M (includes J.B. Laurin, Manhattan Life Insurance Company, Masonic Temple (Butte Lodge No. 33), Lee Mantle, James McAdams, Medical Association of Montana, Morgan Brothers), 1891-1894
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1891-1894
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