Margaret S. Davis papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of subject files, correspondence, memoranda, research notes, and miscellany kept by Margaret Davis as a result of her activities with various organizations. The collection has been arranged into four subgroups: General and Personal (1966-1991); League of Women Voters United States (1983-1989); League of Women Voters Education Fund (1984-1988); and Montana Hunger Coalition (1988-1990).
The General and personal Subgroup materials concern Davis' activities in local organizations such the Holter Museum of Art, her bid for the state legislature in 1974, and family, such as her mother-in-law's reminiscences .
The League of Women Voters of the United States Subgroup deals with issues of concern or advocated by the organization's membership.
The League of Women Voters Education Fund Subgroup relates to the acquisition and utilization of funds for educational seminars and forums as well as, litigation regarding enforcement of particular laws.
The Montana Hunger Coalition Subgroup contains materials regarding studies on hunger in the state.
Dates
- Creation: 1966-1992
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Biographical Note:
Margaret S. (Maggie) Davis was born on December 11, 1942 in Bellingham, Washington, the daughter of John Bellows Schack and Margaret Lobdell Schack. In 1964, she graduated from Scripps College, Fairmont, California with a bachelors degree in literature. Shortly after her graduation she married Gary Davis, a law student. Upon his graduation from law school, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. After four years of military service the couple moved to Helena where Mr. Davis had secured employment with the law firm of Luxan and Murfitt.
During her two decades of residency in Helena, Margaret Davis became active in several local organizations including the St. Peter's Community Hospital Foundation and the Helena Symphony Society. She was also a member of the publicity committee for the ordination and consecration of Charles Irving Jones as Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Montana and served on a Montana Supreme Court Commission which concerned the Rules of Admission to the Practice of Law in Montana. Besides being involved in local organizations, she was active in the League of Women Voters on the national level and served as a member of the League's National Board.
The League of Women voters consists of two parallel and complimentary organizations which are the League of Women Voters United States (LVWUS) and League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF). The LWVUS is the membership and advocacy arm of the League, which lobbies legislators on issues of interest to the membership. The LWVEF sponsors and presents events to provide public education, disseminate information, and initiate litigation regarding the enforcement of existing laws.
Margaret Davis served on the National Board of the League. During her tenure, the membership focused on issues of peace, international disarmament and national security. As a board member she drafted consensus statements and wrote position papers. Because Margaret Davis was active in both the LVWUS and LWVEF, some folders will have materials pertaining to each part of the organization.
In the summer of 1992, she relocated to Billings.
Extent
1.5 linear feet
Abstract
This collection consists of papers (1966-1991) relating to Margaret Davis' activities as a member of the Committee on Appointive Judiciary, Women's Lobby Fund, Montana Committee for the Humanities, and the League of Women Voters for which she was a member of the national board; the preservation of historic buildings in Helena, Montana; and her bid for the state legislature in 1974.
Arrangement
Arranged by subgroup and series.
Physical Location
12:6-4
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition information available upon request
Separated Materials
Artifacts and printed materials transferred to the Museum and Library respectively.
Subject
- Davis, Kenneth, 1909- (Person)
- League of Women Voters of Montana (Organization)
- League of Women Voters (U.S.) (Organization)
- League of Women Voters (U.S.). Education Fund (Organization)
- Montana Hunger Coalition (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Margaret S. Davis papers 1966-1992
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by John Terreo, 1992
- Date
- 2006
- 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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