Montana
Subject
Subject Source: Nwda
Found in 713 Collections and/or Records:
The People's Voice records
Collection
Identifier: MC-40
Abstract
The People's Voice was a weekly newspaper published in Helena, Montana, by H.S. "Cap" Bruce, and later by Harry L. Billings. Records consist primarily of general correspondence (1937-1966); and subject files (1930s-1960s) on a wide variety of topics, including Montana politics, farmers unions, labor, state government, and public utilities.
Dates:
1937-1967
Henry Elling papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-262
Abstract
Henry Elling was a banker in Virginia City, Montana, with extensive mercantile, mining, and ranching interests. Collection consists primarily of incoming correspondence (1864-1881). There is one outgoing letterpress book (1892), general ledgers (1873-1901), journals (1873-1901), miscellaneous financial records (1872-1880), and a property abstract volume (circa 1890). There are subgroups for Elling, Knight, and Company; Montanian Publishing Company; Silver Spring Grist Mill; William Elling;...
Dates:
1864-1911
Reverend Edwin M. Ellis Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-320
Abstract
This collection consists of records relating to Reverend Edwin Ellis who came to Montana as a missionary in 1888 to start what would become a 40 year career establishing and monitoring Sunday Schools across the state. Donation includes autobiographical writings concerning Ellis and the communities he served; correspondence to, from and about Rev. Ellis (1899-1927) and his work in Montana; sermons (1905-1917); reports to Synod regarding Sabbath School work; and church related publications...
Dates:
1899-1944
Elsie P. Johnston collection
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39528001286686]
Identifier: MC-456
Abstract
This collection contains materials related to and gathered by Elsie P. Johnston regarding Montana music and the Montana music programs created by Johnston. Materials include general correspondence, sheet music, musical lyrics, programs, photographs, speeches, and newspaper clippings. Dates range from 1940 to 1989.
Dates:
1940-1989
Henry Elwood papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-309
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...
Dates:
1860-1994
Grace Vance Erickson papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-286
Abstract
Grace Vance Erickson was a Helena, Montana, area, amateur historian and the wife of Governor John Edward Erickson. This collection consists of biographical information; general correspondence, including personal letters from J. E. Erickson; miscellaneous correspondence; diaries; press releases; speeches; subject files containing notes on her historic research; miscellany, including an autograph book, a guestbook, and scrapbooks including one on the Community Council of Kalispell and the...
Dates:
1863-1958
John E. Erickson papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-149
Abstract
John E. Erickson was the Governor of Montana from 1924 until 1933, and a U.S. Senator from 1933 to 1934. Collection (1883-1958) consists of correspondence, speeches, subject files, scrapbooks, clippings, photographs, and miscellaneous mementos. Topics discussed include various campaigns and elections, the Democratic Party, Helena local history, the opening of Yellowstone National Park, the Custer Battlefield anniversary, Norwegian-Americans, and Mrs. Burton K. Wheeler. [Photographs and...
Dates:
1883-1958
Christmas G. Evans Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-323
Abstract
C.G. Evans was a Helena, Montana, lumber and feed dealer. Papers include correspondence (1867-1947) to various members of the Evans, Bellis, and Scott families; minor financial items, and miscellany. The bulk of the collection consists of subject files on several of the business enterprises in which Evans and his family were involved, including General Mines, Inc.; Hartwell, Jurgens, and Company; Helena Milling Company; McClellan Creek Lumber Company; Sanford and Evans; and Helena real...
Dates:
1853-1977