Abstract This collection is a subgroup (Predecessor Agency) of the Montana Department of Community Affairs records, RS 505. The Montana Department of Planning and Economic Development transferred to the Department of Intergovernmental Relations (later named Community Affairs) as a Division in 1971, following the Executive Reorganization. Please see the primary finding aid for more ...

Abstract The Helena, Montana, district office of the United States War Production Board was established in June 1942 to coordinate production of minerals and other materials for World War II. Records primarily consist of general office correspondence of district manager Oscar A. Baarson; Mining Division correspondence of mining technical advisor William M. Manning and subject files on mine operators in Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and Wyoming; and general correspondence of salvage coordinator E. J....