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Mauck Brammer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-207

Scope and Contents

The Mauck Brammer Papers include correspondence (1970-1976, undated) concerning his research and writings; writings (1972, 1976, 1978, undated) on archeological sites in the Montana City vicinity and the town of Clancy; subject files (1968-1977, undated) of materials collected concerning specific archaeological sites; and miscellany (undated) including maps of archaeological sites and a card file of research notes on a variety of topics such as Montana City, Prickly Pear, Clancy, mining laws, individuals, etc.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968-1978

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

Mauck Brammer was born on July 6, 1900, in West Virginia. When he was three years old his family moved to Eaton, Indiana. Brammer attended Ball State University and the University of Indiana, graduating from the latter in 1922 with a major in English. He taught English for one year at a small college in Oxford, Ohio. Brammer married Caroline Meloy of Helena, Montana. In 1924 Brammer became the managing editor of the English textbook department of the American Book Company in New York City. He retired from this firm in 1967 and moved to Helena. In collaboration with his brother-in-law Peter G. Meloy, Brammer studied the history and archeology of the area, particularly near Clancy and Montana City. Mauck Brammer died in May 1978.

Extent

1 linear feet

Abstract

Mauck Brammer was a Helena, Montana, resident and amateur archaeologist and historian. This collection includes writings, correspondence, subject files, and research notes on Clancy, Montana City, the Prickly Pear Valley area, the MacHaffie archaeological site, and mining.

Arrangement

Arranged into four series: General Correspondence, Subject Files, Writings, and Miscellany.

Physical Location

12:4-2

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquisition Information available upon request

Title
Guide to the Mauck Brammer papers 1968-1978
Author
Finding aid prepared by MHS staff
Date
2004
Description rules
Finding Aid Based On Dacs ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard 2nd Edition)
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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