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This collection consists of diaries (1877-1937) kept by Idora Guthrie describing her daily life, family, activities, teaching career, mining and homesteading experiences, sales career, etc. Also included are two unidentified diaries (1871-1872), and miscellaneous clippings.

Abstract Conrad Kohrs and John Bielenberg operated a ranch at Deer Lodge, Montana. Records (1892-1928) consist of three subgroups: the Kohrs and Bielenberg Subgroup, including correspondence (1913-1920) and financial records (1892-1918) pertaining to the Deer Lodge ranch; the Conrad Kohrs Estate Subgroup (1920-1928), including correspondence of Samuel McKennan, estate executor, and financial records; and the John N.W. Bielenberg Estate Subgroup (1921-1927), including correspondence of executors...

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Thomas Larson operated a sheep ranch near Choteau, Montana, and served in the Montana legislature. Collection (1912-1948) includes correspondence, financial records, legal documents, speeches, and subject files.

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Edward Mattox (1880-1894) was a Roundup, Montana, coal mine operator and owner of the K7 Ranch near Bozeman. Papers (1906-1948) consist of correspondence, financial and production records, and legal documents of Mattox, the Roundup Coal Mining Company, and the K7 Ranch.

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The Melville Mercantile Company was a wholesale and retail general merchandise and agricultural equipment store in Melville, Montana. Records (1893-1902) include account ledgers, day books, and a general journal.

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...

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Miller Brothers, Inc. was a Chinook, Cleveland, and Lloyd, Montana, sheep and cattle ranch operated by Henry G. Miller, his brother Chris D. Miller, and G.T. "Ted" Westin, son-in-law of Chris Miller. Records (1894-1966) include general correspondence, court papers, legal documents, and financial records documenting the operation of the ranch; and materials on the First National Bank of Chinook, which the Millers helped organize in 1909.

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The Milner ranch was located near Fort Benton, Montana, by Milton E. Milner. After his death in 1913 the ranch was incorporated as the Milner Cattle Company. Records (1913-1933) consist of two volumes of incorporation papers, bylaws, stockholder and directors minutes, and financial reports.

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John H. Ming (1831-1887) was a Helena, Montana Territory, rancher and theater owner. Collection includes family correspondence (1859-1887); financial records (1852-1887); legal documents (1852-1895); subject files about Ming's Opera House and the Park Ditch Company; and subgroup for Katherine Cole Ming. [Ming's papers include papers of his Estate.]

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This collection consists of general correspondence (1953-1971) to and from the Montana Assistant State Apiarist. Correspondents include related state and federal agencies, and bee keepers from across the state. Topics primarily related to licensing and testing of commercially cultivated hives.