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Montana Lieutenant Governor (1973-1977 : Christiansen) records

 Collection
Identifier: RS-253

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

Contact:
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