Montana Lieutenant Governor (1973-1977 : Christiansen) records
Scope and Contents
These records (1967-1978) of Montana Lieutenant Governor William Christiansen consist of correspondence, research subject files, speeches, and articles primarily concerning energy development in the state.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1978
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1973-1978
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
Edward William (Bill) Christiansen was born in Fargo, North Dakota, in 1914. He graduated from Fargo High School and North Dakota State Univesity. In 1947 he moved to Hardin, Montana, where he was part owner of Hardin Auto. He was active in volunteer work in Hardin. Christiansen served 8 years in the Montana House of Representatives. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1972, the last election where the Governor and Lieutenant Governor ran independently. He served one term of office from 1973-1977. He died March 28, 2000.
Extent
45.2 linear feet
Abstract
These records (1973-1978, 1967-1968) of the Montana Lieutenant Governor William Christiansen consist of correspondence, research subject files, speeches, and articles primarily concerning energy development in the state.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into four series: Incoming Correspondence; Outgoing Correspondence; General Correspondence; and Subject Files. The series consisting of correspondence are arranged in chronological order. The subject files are arrnaged in alphabeticall order by subject.
Physical Location
32:1-5
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition information available upon request
- Title
- Guide to the Montana Lieutenant Governor (1973-1977: William Christiansen) Records, 1967-1978; 1973-1978 BULK
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by MHS Archives Staff
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository
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