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Diaries

 Series

Content Description

From the Collection:

Capps Family and Zieg Family papers (circa 1908-1998) collection consists of family correspondence including diaries kept by Mydas Zieg (nee Capps) from 1920 to 1997, letters from Willard Kirkham Capps Byam to her children (circa 1930s) as well as letters from Philip Zieg to his parents, Mydas Capps Zieg and Reuben Zieg, while serving in the military and working for the Bureau of Land Management (1957-1998), Christmas letters from Mydas Capps Zieg (1948-1980), amongst letters from other relatives. 1 Diary of Wilard Kirkham entitiled "My Life Mother" (1932) Biographical information including family tree and history created by Mydas Capps Zieg, timeline, birth certificates and marriage licenses; Expense ledger; and News clippings. Also included are year books from both Mydas and Reuben collected both as students and as educators.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1908-1998

Extent

From the Collection: 2.7 linear feet (7 Hollinger boxes)

From the Collection: 10 Volumes (10 Volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository

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