Fergus County (Mont.) -- History

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John Maruska Papers (1948-2015) Collection includes 11 diaries kept by George Maruska, rancher outside Roy, MT (specifically near Bohemian Corners in Fegus County) documenting weather and ranching activities from 1948 through 2015. Some years appear to overlap across multiple diaries. Also includes brief weather accounts of years preceeding 1948. These can be found throughout the diaries.

Abstract

Oscar Mueller (1877-1964) was a Lewistown, Montana, attorney and amateur historian. Collection consists of primary and secondary research materials on Central Montana history, including papers of James Fergus, concerning ranching; and Mueller's correspondence, writings, research notes, and subject files on the Judith Basin.

Abstract This collection consists of records collected and created by the Oscar Mueller family. The records document their professional and personal lives spanning from 1856 to 2017. Oscar Mueller’s papers span from 1864 to 1997 and mainly consist of his activities as a lawyer and an amateur historian. Record types include correspondence, biographical articles, masonic membership documents, obituaries, certificates and diplomas, court papers, financial records of attorney fees, real estate contracts...

Abstract The Worthen Research Collection consists of materials gathered by Clifton Worthen, amateur historian, including writings, reminiscences, research notes, copies of original source materials, clippings, and miscellany dealing primarily with the Judith Basin, Montana area. The Clifton B. Worthen-James Fergus Collection is a combination of original documents, photocopies, and typed transcripts. The materials document both the intellectual pursuits of Clifton B. Worthen as a historian and...