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John Ellingsen Interview

 Collection
Identifier: OH-1876

Dates

  • Creation: 2000.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (No tape (Transcript 51 pages))

Language of Materials

English

Summary

In this interview John Ellingsen discusses in further detail the mangement of Bovey Restoration, 1948-1997. He specifically discusses the passing of Charles Bovey and Sue Bovey's taking over managment; the beginnings of the Virginia City Trading Company in the 1940s; the first manager Martin Bovey; the role of Galusha, Higgin, and Galusha, an acocunting firm from Helena; the business running in the red for many years and why; the Star Bakery and the cook , Ann Espey; Internal Revenue Service suggestions concerning profitability; hiring J. Midyette and the changes he brought to the company; name change to Bovey Restorations; other managers including Bruce McCallum, Nancy Mittman, David Hoffman; the railroad and the railroad museum; his recollections of the day Charlie Bovey died; and feelings about the state purchase of Virginia City/Nevada City. (OH 1876).

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Repository Details

Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository

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