Abstract This collection consists of papers from various members of the Bell Family of Helena, Montana, including William S. Bell (father), Mary Bell (mother), Martha Bell (daughter). Papers consists of biographical materials (1927, 1997, undated)including an article on William's missionary work, an obituary for Martha, and a general family history; correspondence (1846-1920) primarily between Mary (Millie) and William; diaries (1887-1914) for Mary and Martha primarily discussing life in Helena and...

Abstract Churchill family papers (1850-1944; 1976) consist of biographical and genealogical material (1850-1891); correspondence (1851-1926) to and from D. H. Churchill, David E. A. Churchill, Harvey Mae Churchill, Mary S. Churchill, O. H. (Churchill) Kitterman; M. E. Lord, and Shelton Ransdell; a diary (1850-1851) of Shelton Ransdell's journey from Kansas to California; financial records (1878-1896); a speech; subject files (1914-1925); writings (1976) regarding the history of the Churchill family;...

Content Description Clemons family papers consist mainly of correspondence between homesteaders outside Burns, MT (predominantly Hattie Stallman, nee Clemons, Harvey Clemons, and Lizzie Clemons, nee Noyes) and their family back in Whitewater, WI (predominantly Nellie Henderson, nee Clemons, and Mary Jane Ridge, nee Clemons. Also included are financial records relating to the farm, and a reminiscence from Harvey Ridge. The collection is divided into four series. The correspondence is arranged as outgoing...

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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 This collection of records (1927-1992) for the Montana Congress of Parents, Teachers and Students (Montana PTA) consists of minor correspondence (1960-1992); financial records (1931-1970); minutes (1927-1992); organizational records (1931-1991); subject files (1957-1991) for state annual conventions and for issues of interest to the group; and miscellany (1991-1993). There are also subgroups for several district PTA's and the National PTA, which include organizational records (1969); PTA...

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These Montana Poverty Advisory Council records (1973-1978) consist of general correspondence, including some minutes from the Montana United Indian Association; legal documents; minutes; organizational materials; printed materials; and subject files.

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Clark Shipman farmed in Vermont and New Jersey before travelling to Montana Territory with his son Henry, in 1881, and settling near Lewistown. Two of his daughters, Winifred and Gertrude, taught school in the area. The collection (1814-1989) consists primarily of correspondence (1841-1955) of various family members; diaries (1882-1908); and miscellaneous legal documents, financial records, and clippings. Photographs were transferred to the Photograph Archives.

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This collection contains photographs collected by the Tilton Family of Montana. Photographs include: family members; the family ranch near Sheridan, Montana; and the stores Daniel Webster Tilton owned with his father-in-law in Virginia City, Montana and Butte, Montana. The collection also has a number of interesting images of Alaska and several mines in Butte, Montana.