Abstract Evelyn J. Cameron was a pioneer photographer and rancher in eastern Montana. Her husband, Ewen S. Cameron, raised polo ponies and studied and wrote about wildlife, particularly birds, of eastern Montana. Collection consists of letters, postcards, and greeting cards (1903-1929); 35 diaries (1893-1928) kept by Evelyn; a journal (undated) kept by Evelyn containing notes, copied poems and sayings, and clippings; clippings removed from Evelyn's diaries and journal; a scrapbook (1900-1915)...

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This collection consists entirely of correspondence (1998-2018) between Dr. Richard Buswell of Helena, Montana and Lee Silliman of Missoula, Montana. Correspondence is primarily incoming to Buswell, and discusses Silliman’s travels (including to Montana ghost towns) and his photographic methods. Correspondence range from hand-written and typed letters, to e-mails. Additional printed material included in the original mailings have been kept with the correspondence.