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Correspondence

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains general correspondence of Thomas Teakle (1925-1969) with authors of western books requesting an author to autograph Teakle's copy of a work. Correspondents include Will James, J. Frank Dobie, Walter Prescott Webb, etc. Teakle kept these letters in a scrapbook. A loose-leaf typescript containing selections by and about the early fur traders of the Pacific Northwest which were collected by Thomas Teakle from published sources. Bound volumes of Thomas Teakle's typescript copies of papers presented at the meetings of the Spokane Posse. In general, there are 10 papers in each volume. Volumes are for years 1955-1966. The collection also contains Teakle's address book (undated) and miscellany (1904-1969), including a biography written by his friends, school records, a yearbook, clippings, writings, etc.

Dates

  • Creation: 1904-1969

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.6 linear feet

Repository Details

Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository

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