Glacier National Park (Mont.)

Abstract

This collection (bulk dates 1966-1988) pertains to Conwell “Con” F. Robinson’s legal case regarding his request to remain on his family’s property in Glacier National Park after it was condemned by the U.S. Government in 1967. It includes general correspondence (most of which was created by Robinson’s attorneys, Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry, & Hoven, P.C.), legal documents, and subject files.

Abstract Henry Elwood was a junior high and high school history teacher in Kalispell, Montana, from 1937 until the 1970s or 1980s. He authored several books on Flathead Valley history. These papers consist of two subgroups: personal files including general correspondence (1937-1992), legal records (1937-1981), tax records (1947-1957), and miscellany, including World War II military records; and research files, consisting of subject files on Flathead Valley and general Montana history, and writings by...

Abstract

These records consist of the files of an international board directed to evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed Cabin Creek Coal Mine in British Columbia on, the Flathead River in Montana under the auspices of the International Joint Commission, 1985-1988. The files (1976-1991) include correspondence, financial records, board and hearing minutes, and committee and board reports (1985-1988). Also included are files of various subcommittees.

Content Description 38 black and white photographic prints and 50 nitrate negatives from the collection of artist Joseph Scheuerle. Views include excursions by Joseph Scheuerle and his wife, Carolyn, including: Glacier National Park, with views of Lake McDonald, Piegan Pass, and Cracker Lake; trips in wagons and cars, likely in Montana; an advertising display for Glacier National Park; and Banff National Park in Alberta, with views of Lake Louise and Lake Agnes. Collection also includes: a Christmas card from...

Abstract Perry Melton was a long time Kalispell labor union leader. This collection is organized into subgroups for Perry Melton's personal files; the Central Trades and Labor Council of Kalispell and Flathead County; the Painters Union #975; the Flathead Metal Trades Council; the Northwest Montana Building and Construction Trades Council; the Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Tenders International Union Locals 312 and 603; the Montana State Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO);...

Abstract Lee Metcalf (1911-1978) served as U.S. Congressman from Montana from 1952 to 1961 and as U.S. Senator from 1961 until his death in 1978. The papers reflect Metcalf's wide range of interests, but especially reflect his involvement in public utilities regulation and protection of the natural environment. Over half of the collection consists of general correspondence (1951-1978) arranged alphabetically by subject and government agency. Name index card files of correspondents are available, one...