Content Description Fanny Sperry Steele papers (ca. 1900 – 1970s). Collection includes correspondence, diaries (1926-1973, undated), financial records, membership records, printed material, school notes/records, and news clippings relating to Fanny’s involvement in her family ranch, bronc riding and rodeoing in North America, the wild west show she and her husband ran, as well as their outfitting business and dude ranch. Collection also includes extensive amount of photographs of the Sperry and Hilger family as...

Abstract

This collection (1985-1991) consists of materials produced by the Montana Statehood Centennial Commission and Office during its preparations for centennial celebrations. Records include correspondence, license files, grant applications and agreements, financial records, minutes, subject files, newsletters, video and audio cassettes, clippings, and miscellany. [Video cassette tapes transferred to Photograph Archives.]

Content Description

12 black and white photographic prints with views of Senecal Ranch and Benson Ranch in Avon, Montana. Individuals in photographs include William Senecal, Kathleen Senecal, Wilbert Janke, Fred Benson, Cliff Benson, Soren Bech, Edith Nelson, Louise Willis, Kathryn Willis, and Ted Keiley.