Abstract This collection consists of papers from various members of the Bell Family of Helena, Montana, including William S. Bell (father), Mary Bell (mother), Martha Bell (daughter). Papers consists of biographical materials (1927, 1997, undated)including an article on William's missionary work, an obituary for Martha, and a general family history; correspondence (1846-1920) primarily between Mary (Millie) and William; diaries (1887-1914) for Mary and Martha primarily discussing life in Helena and...

Abstract This collection consists of records relating to Reverend Edwin Ellis who came to Montana as a missionary in 1888 to start what would become a 40 year career establishing and monitoring Sunday Schools across the state. Donation includes autobiographical writings concerning Ellis and the communities he served; correspondence to, from and about Rev. Ellis (1899-1927) and his work in Montana; sermons (1905-1917); reports to Synod regarding Sabbath School work; and church related publications...

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Herbert Fox served as Bishop Coadjutor, and Bishop Suffragan of Montana for the Episcopal Church from the 1920s to the 1940s. Collection consists of diaries (1921-1942); writings, including Of Gumbo Mud and the Model-T: The Autobiography of a Prairie Bishop (draft and final copies), and various sermons; audio cassettes; and miscellany. [Transferred from Museum. Printed materials transferred to the library.]

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This collection consists of diaries (1877-1937) kept by Idora Guthrie describing her daily life, family, activities, teaching career, mining and homesteading experiences, sales career, etc. Also included are two unidentified diaries (1871-1872), and miscellaneous clippings.

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The Hebrew Benevolent Association of Helena was a Jewish society organized in Helena, Montana Territory, December 3, 1866. It operated as a charitable organization until the mid-1940s. Collection (1865-1943) consists of secretary's minute books, a record of burials in the Jewish Cemetery (later known as the Home of Peace Cemetery), and a monthly dues register.

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Daniel McCorkle (1880-1956) was a Presbyterian minister in Sunrise, WY, and Conrad, Montana. The collection contains general correspondence (1911-1956), subject files (1910-1956), writings (1912-1953); and other materials documenting his works as a minister, social worker, educator, and socialist. There is a small subgroup about Dorothy Floerchinger's biography of McCorkle, To Speak of Love Was Not Enough.

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Alexander McKay (1832-1922), a Scottish immigrant, was a miner and businessman in Virginia City, Montana. Records (1857-1922) include correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and court papers for McKay's business interests including flour mills and mining claims. There are subgroups for Elling, Baker McKay (1887-1911); Mill Creek Mills (1878-1898); Caroline Hanson McKay (1877-1911); and Mary McKay Herhold Bothwell Swanze (1876-1925).

Abstract Dwight Spencer and his son James Spencer were Baptist ministers in Montana. Dwight Spencer's papers consist of diaries (1860-1867) concerning his Civil War ministry and later work; an autobiography; and miscellany. James Spencer's papers consist of biographical materials; correspondence (1871-1939); religious writings; a scrapbook; and miscellany. There also are small subgroups of the papers of James' wife Cora Spencer; daughters Marion Spencer and Frances Spencer; son Dwight Spencer; and...

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Norman Winestine (1895-1986) was a Helena, Montana, clothing store owner and member of the Jewish Congregation Emanu-El. Collection is divided into two main subgroups: records (1889-1947) of Congregation Emanu-El include correspondence, financial records, organizational materials, reports, Ladies Auxiliary records and cemetery association records; records (1883-1953) of Fligelman's Store include correspondence, financial records, and miscellany.