Abstract Tim Babcock was governor of Montana from 1962 until 1969, an active member in the Republican Party up until his death in 2015, owner of Babcock Trucking Inc., co-owner of the Colonial Hotel, and a mining consultant. This collection consists of records (1961-1969) from Babcock's two terms including Vietnam condolence letters to Montana families, speeches, press releases, six large scrapbooks created by his staff with assistance from his wife, Betty, records of Babcock's administrative...

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...

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...

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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.

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These Montana Constitution Revision Commission records (1969-1971) consist of correspondence, minutes, subject files, writings, reports, news releases, organizational materials, and miscellany including public service announcements re Ref. 67. [See MM 35 for recording].

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These Montana Constitutional Convention records (1884) consist of minutes, shorthand records and transcriptions of daily proceedings, committee reports, oaths of office, motions, petitions, resolutions, amendments, membership cards, payrolls, attendance lists, payrolls, etc. (Same as State Microfilm 39.)

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These Montana Constitutional Convention records (1889) consist of correspondence, a journal of daily proceedings, stenographer's notes, subject files, propositions, reports, resolutions, petitions, oaths of office, draft constitution, rules, membership lists, etc.

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These Montana Constitutional Convention records (1971-1972) consist of correspondence, minutes and proceedings, delegate proposals, reports, resolutions, subject files, writings, and news releases. Artifacts, photographs, and printed material have been transferred to the Museum, Photograph Archives, and Library respectively. Reel-to-reel tapes were deaccessioned and destroyed.

Abstract

The Montana Constitutional Convention Commission was established to prepare for the 1972 Constitutional Convention. Records (1972) consist of correspondence, minutes, reports, subject files, speeches, news releases, and biographical data on commission members.

Summary

This collection consists mainly of records produced by the office of the Montana Secretary of State. Materials include inactive business license records, correspondence, financial records, oaths of office, and reports and minutes from other Montana state commissions.