Fort Owen (Mont.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Fullerton (Neil) papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-76
Abstract
The Neil Fullerton Collection (1932-1968) consists primarily of research data collected by Neil Fullerton concerning the location of Saleesh House, the travels of early explorer David Thompson, the Nez Perce trek of 1877, Indian missions, the naming of local western Montana communities such as Thompson Falls, the early U.S. Forest Service, exploration and the fur trade in the Northwest, and northern Idaho.
Dates:
1932-1968
Montana Historical Society Pioneers reminiscences
Collection
Identifier: MC-64
Abstract
This collection consists of reminiscences (1884-1943) of Montana pioneers describing their travel to Montana Territory, encounters with Indians, mining camp life, homesteading, etc. [Compiled by Montana Historical Society.]
Dates:
1884-1943
John Owen papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-44
Abstract
John Owen (1818-1889), a pioneer fur trader in the Northwest, built Fort Owen in the Bitterroot Valley, Montana Territory, and served as a special agent for the Flathead Indians. Collection contains diaries and journals (1850-1871); a combined register of births, deaths, and marriages of Fort Owen residents; a letterpress book (1858-1859); an account book (1850-1860) for trade at Fort Owen, which also contains accounts (1876-1889) for some other firm; and a bill of sale (1850) for the land...
Dates:
1850-1871