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.

This collection consists of records (1883-1915) filed with the City Clerk of the City of Helena, Montana. The largest segment of the records consist of monthly reports of city officials and committees. In addition there are correspondence, employee records, financial records, legal documents, specifications, subject files, etc. The strength of the collection is in documenting the development of the infastructure of Helena.