This collection (1906-1938, bulk 1924-1932) contains materials pertaining to Herbert L. Zimmermann and his family. A majority of the collection consists of correspondence, arranged in chronological order, written by Zimmermann to his mother, Josephine, and sister, Wanda. Topics include camping, vacations, hunting, fishing, house searching, weather, illnesses, local Helena news, etc. There are some letters (or postcards) written by Hulda Zimmermann, Wanda Zimmermann and other family members. Also included are approximately fifty photographs (most of which are undated) that feature Zimmermann and his friends and family, along with scenic landscapes and photos featuring hunting and fishing. There is also some ephemera, including a business card, a Junior Class card, and the poem, “Out Where the West Begins,” by Arthur Chatman.