Montana -- Politics and government -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:
Arlyne Reichert papers
Collection — Box 9: [Barcode: 39528001291546]
Identifier: MC-450
Abstract
Arlyne Reichert was a 1972 Constitutional Convention delegate from Cascade County. Reichert served on the Legislative Committee and worked to gain support for a unicameral legislature. She served as a legislator in the 46th Montana Legislative Assembly from 1979 to 1981. The collection (1946-2015) consists primarily of correspondences to and from her constituents during the Convention and her legislative term, subject files, clippings, and print material on topics important to her. Also...
Dates:
1946-2015; Majority of material found within 1971-1980
Carmen Louise Cross papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-449
Abstract
(Carmen) C. Louise Cross (1919-2014) was a 1972 Constitutional Convention delegate from Dawson County, Montana. Cross served as chair of the Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee at the Convention—the only woman to chair an Article Committee. Due in large part to Cross’ efforts, Montana’s Bill of Rights contains a constitutionally protected right to a “clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations.” The collection (1971-1974) consists primarily of...
Dates:
1945-1984; Majority of material found within 1970-1973
Margaret S. Davis papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-233
Abstract
This collection consists of papers (1966-1991) relating to Margaret Davis' activities as a member of the Committee on Appointive Judiciary, Women's Lobby Fund, Montana Committee for the Humanities, and the League of Women Voters for which she was a member of the national board; the preservation of historic buildings in Helena, Montana; and her bid for the state legislature in 1974.
Dates:
1966-1992
Dorothy Eck papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-448
Abstract
Dorothy Norene Eck (1924-2017) was a 1972 Constitutional Convention delegate from Gallatin County, Montana. Eck served on the Bill of Rights Committee and worked on “right to know” and “right to participate.” During the late 1970s, she served as the State-Local coordinator—the first woman in Montana to be appointed to high office. She also served as a Montana state legislator from 1980 to 2000. The collection (1970-1973) consists primarily of correspondence to and from her constituents...
Dates:
1967-1997; Majority of material found within 1970-1973
Montana Advisory Council for Indian Education Records
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: S-2003-003
Dates:
1989-1997
Montana Advisory Council for Indian Education records
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: S-2011-008
Dates:
1986-2006
Montana Advisory Council for Indian Education records
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: S-2016-015
Dates:
2011
Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education records
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: S-2006-003
Dates:
2005
Montana Commission on Local Government records
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: S-2015-68
Dates:
1976 October