George D. Hollecker papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of business records produced during the operation of G.D. Hollecker's general merchandise store in Glendive, Montana, plus various records of his ranches and investments in Glendive and in Dawson County.
Dates
- Creation: 1883-1932
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Biographical / Historical
George Donat Hollecker was born on November 25, 1865, in Ottawa, Illinois. After graduating from high school and attending business school, he had financial interests in several general stores in Iowa and in Chicago. He worked for John V. Farwell & Co., a prominent Chicago merchant. In 1894 Hollecker moved to Glendive, Montana, and bought one-half interest in the general store of A.M. Coleman & Co. When Coleman died in 1895, Hollecker purchased the remaining interest and ran the business under his own name until his death. Hollecker was also a sheep, horse, and cattle rancher and owned ranches at Deer Creek and Red Water in Dawson County. He was actively involved with public education, serving for over 25 years on the Dawson County school board. He was also active in the Masonic Lodge in Glendive and the Algeria Temple of Mystic Shrine in Helena. Hollecker died on November 15, 1931.
Extent
1.2 linear feet
Abstract
George D. Hollecker (1866-1931) was a Glendive, Montana, merchant and stockman. Collection (1883-1932) consists primarily of business records produced during the operation of the G.D. Hollecker general merchandise store in Glendive, plus various records of ranches and investments in Glendive and Dawson County.
Arrangement
Arranged by series. Some material housed in Manuscript Volumes and Archives Map Case. See inventory below for more information.
Physical Location
1:3-7
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition information available upon request
Separated Materials
Photos transferred to Photo Archives. See inventory below for more information.
- Title
- Guide to the George D. Hollecker papers 1883-1932
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by MHS staff
- Date
- 2004
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Repository Details
Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository
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