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Government and Politics

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 111 Collections and/or Records:

League of Women Voters of Montana records

 Collection
Identifier: MC-180
Abstract

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization. Records (1921-1989) of the Montana branch include general correspondence arranged by president; financial records; minutes; organizational materials; reports to the national office; subject files; miscellany; and clippings. There are also records for local branches of the League around the state.

Dates: 1921-1989

Martin and Louise Maginnis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-50
Abstract

Martin Maginnis (1841-1919) was a Democratic Montana Territorial Delegate to Congress from 1872 to 1882; a member of the 1889 Montana Constitutional Convention; and newspaper publisher. Papers (1864-1912) consist primarily of incoming correspondence concerning politics; and outgoing correspondence, court papers, legal documents, and a scrapbook. Incoming correspondence includes typescript copies.

Dates: 1864-1912

Henry Lowndes Maury papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-177
Abstract Henry Maury was a Butte, Montana, attorney. Papers include outgoing correspondence (1914, 1938-1959) with James E. Murray, Miles Romney, Harry Billings, and others concerning Montana Democratic politics and international relations; a letter (1905) from Ann Maury to Supreme Court Justice George R. Milburn about the "Nipper Case"; legal documents; writings; and miscellany. [Printed material transferred to Library. 1914 telegram, Ann Maury letter and legal document separated from Supreme Court...
Dates: 1938-1959

Merchants National Bank records

 Collection
Identifier: MC-115
Abstract

The Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, was originally established as L.H. Hershfield and Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, and for many years operated as L.H. Hershfield and Bro. It went into receivership in 1897. Records (1865-1903) consist of correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and organizational materials. There are subgroups for the White Sulphur Springs Association and for the United Hebrew Benevolent Association.

Dates: 1865-1903

Montana Attorney General's Office records

 Collection
Identifier: RS-76
Abstract

These records of the Montana Attorney General's Office consist of general correspondence (1905-1920); subject files (1900-1962); informal opinions (1897-1915); docket registers (1893-1963); docketed and undocketed case files (1902-1968); financial ledgers (1905-1969); and an abstract register (1921-1941). (RESTRICTION: Permission of State Archivist is required for use of folder 41 in Box 96)

Dates: 1893-1969

Montana Attorney General's Office Records

 Collection
Identifier: RS-111
Abstract

These records of the Montana Attorney General's Office consist of interoffice correspondence (1969-1978); general correspondence (1963-1966) arranged by correspondent and subject, including dockets and informal opinions; annual reports (1973-1977) of tax-exempt private foundations; speeches; and miscellany. (Reel-to-reel tapes transferred to Oral History)

Dates: 1949-1982

Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Board of Cosmetologists records

 Collection
Identifier: RS-322
Abstract This collection is a sub-subgroup (Board) of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry records, RS 498. The Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (formerly Board of Cosmetologists) operates within the Professional and Occupational Licensing Bureau, which falls under the Employment Standards Division of DLI. Please see the primary finding aid for more Montana Department of Labor...
Dates: 1929-1980

Montana Board of Land Commissioners Records

 Collection
Identifier: RS-29
Abstract This collection is a subgroup (Board) of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation records, RS 496. Please see the primary finding aid for more Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation records. Records of Montana Board of Land Commissioners, and its administrative arm the Register of State Lands, consist of general correspondence of several...
Dates: 1891-1937

Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Boiler Inspector's Office records

 Collection
Identifier: RS-60
Abstract This collection is a sub-subgroup (Board) of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry records, RS 498. The Boiler Operator Program (formerly Boiler Inspector's Office) operates within the Professional and Occupational Licensing Bureau, which falls under the Employment Standards Division of DLI. Please see the primary finding aid for more Montana Department of Labor and...
Dates: 1891-1947

Montana Citizens Committee on the State Legislature Records

 Collection
Identifier: RS-36
Abstract

The Montana Citizens Committee on the State Legislature was appointed by the Legislative Council to study and recommend ways of improving the state's legislative process. Records (1966-1973) include reports, minutes, general correspondence and clippings of committee chairman C.W. Cooley, organization materials and copies of legislative bills, speeches and memoriams, and other miscellany.

Dates: 1966-1973