Abstract Nickolas Kessler (1833-1901), a German immigrant, and his son Charles N. Kessler (1874-1957) were Helena, Montana, brewers, brick makers, and businessmen. Collection consists of six subgroups: Nickolas Kessler (1854-1900); Kessler Brewery (1865-1952); Kessler Brickyard (1877-1901); Saloon (1880-1901); Charles N. Kessler (1892-1950); and Nick Baatz Company (1914-1923). Collection includes correspondence, financial records, legal documents, subject files, production records, etc. reflecting...

Abstract This collection consists of correspondence (1876-1935) relating to family events, mining, and real estate; court papers (1925), mostly concerning water and land rights; financial records (1875-1934) relating to her parents and her own finances; legal documents (1876-1933), primarily building and mining agreements; school notes and records (1872-1910) from Virginia City grade school through Chicago Women's Medical College; subject files (1884-1912) for women's groups and prohibition; and...

Abstract The Montana Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Montana WCTU) was devoted to prohibition and other social reforms. The collection includes correspondence (1936-1976) of several state officials; constitution and minutes (1883-1971) of annual meetings; financial records (1883-1970s); membership books (1919-1960s); and printed material reflecting WCTU's national program and policies. Also included is a subgroup of records of the Kalispell WCTU locals, including correspondence, financial...