Abstract This collection consists of records (1923-2001) of the Montana Division of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and includes biographical material, correspondence, financial records, minutes, organizational records, reports, subject files, and miscellany. Also included are branch records for Glendive, Helena, Anaconda, Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Cut Bank, Deer Lodge, Dillon, Glascow, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre, Kalispell, Lewistown, Miles City, Missoula, Park County, Phillips...

Abstract Evelyn J. Cameron was a pioneer photographer and rancher in eastern Montana. Her husband, Ewen S. Cameron, raised polo ponies and studied and wrote about wildlife, particularly birds, of eastern Montana. Collection consists of letters, postcards, and greeting cards (1903-1929); 35 diaries (1893-1928) kept by Evelyn; a journal (undated) kept by Evelyn containing notes, copied poems and sayings, and clippings; clippings removed from Evelyn's diaries and journal; a scrapbook (1900-1915)...

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...

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This collection consists of papers (1966-1991) relating to Margaret Davis' activities as a member of the Committee on Appointive Judiciary, Women's Lobby Fund, Montana Committee for the Humanities, and the League of Women Voters for which she was a member of the national board; the preservation of historic buildings in Helena, Montana; and her bid for the state legislature in 1974.

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 Fortnightly Club was founded by Mrs. Frances W. Wickes to study English literature. It was the first organization in Montana to function as a literary circle. The collection (1890-2015) consists of incoming correspondence, financial records, minutes, organizational records, miscellany, attendance records, outlines of study, programs, histories of the club, a developing scrapbook, and clippings.

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Charles Greefield was a Helena, Montana, journalist. This collection (1807-1975) consists of personal, business, and political materials of the Greenfield family. Subgroups include papers for Charles D. Greenfield, Jr., Marguerite Greenfield, Charles D. Greenfield, Sr., Anna Elizabeth Nelson Greenfield, and Marietta McBrine Greenfield.

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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 Mothers Club of Hamilton, Montana, was organized in 1911, and renamed the Hamilton Woman's Club in 1913. The organization functions as a civic and social club that donates money and goods to the library, the needy, students, etc; improves local parks; and presents programs on travel, social, and political topics. The collection (1913-1989) includes incoming correspondence, financial records, organizational records, minutes, miscellany, and clippings.

Abstract The Helena Business and Professional Women’s Club was formed in 1931 as a local club within District II of the Montana Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club. This collection consists of financial records (1960s-1970s) including two journals, banking records, bills & receipts, dues receipts, and treasurers reports; organizational records (1960s-1970s) including scattered minutes, membership lists, and procedures manuals; and miscellaneous records (1960s-1970s) including...