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Montana

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 713 Collections and/or Records:

Ernest Calvin Baxter papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-156
Abstract

Ernest Calvin Baxter was a Twodot and Harlowton, Montana, banker, ranch investor and businessman who served in the state legislature, 1913-1917. This collection (1911-1948) includes correspondence, financial records, legal documents, court papers and subject files from Baxters' business interests in the Bank of Wheatland County, Twodot Land and Livestock Company, and Consumers' Oil Company.

Dates: 1911-1948

Beattie Company records

 Collection
Identifier: MC-79
Abstract Edward W. Beattie (1847-1914) and his brother George D. Beattie (1857-1915) moved to Helena, Montana Territory, following the death of their brother, Alexander Beattie, in 1884, to manage their brother's estate. They invested widely in mining, ranching, and real estate, including the Rosebud Land and Improvement Company and the Silver Bow Park Addition. In 1913 their property was transferred to the Beattie Company, incorporated by A.L. Smith, Carl Rasch, and Milton S. Gunn. The Company...
Dates: 1872-1935

Freda Augusta Beazley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-187
Abstract

Freda Beazley was a member of the Assiniboine Tribe of Fort Peck Reservation, Montana. She served as vice president of the National Congress of American Indians; president of the Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest; and rural area coordinator, Montana State Office of Economic Opportunity. This collection contains her papers (1960-1975), including correspondence, clippings, publications and miscellany.

Dates: 1960-1975

Bell Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-294
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...
Dates: 1887-1997

Robert A. Bell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-296
Abstract Robert A. Bell was a Helena, Montana, construction contractor and mine operator. This collection consists of personal and business records (1887-1917), including correspondence, financial records, legal documents, reports, and organizational records. These materials deal primarily with the Eagle's Nest Group of Claims, the East Pacific Mining Company, and the Montana-States Mining Corporation. There are small subgroups for the B & G Mining Company, the Bellmont Oil Company, and the...
Dates: 1887-1917

James V. Bennett diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MC-236
Abstract

James Bennett was a Scobey, Montana, area farmer. His diaries describe farming activities, family matters, weather, and a few topics of wider interest, such as the beginning and progress of World War II.

Dates: 1929-1951

Hans L. Bille papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-219
Abstract

This collection consists of materials accumulated by Hans L. Bille during his tenure as Montana's surface water rights coordinator. Subject files (1938, 1962-1968, undated) relate to the Flathead Irrigation Project, the "Fort Belknap Indian Irrigation District", and the Tongue River Project. Miscellany (1955, 1971, undated) consists of a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation annual project report history for the Milk River Project, and various documents relating to Montana water law and rights.

Dates: 1955-1973

Billhead and Letterhead collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-284
Abstract

This is an artificial collection of billheads and letterheads for various businesses located throughout the state of Montana.

Dates: ca. 1867-1989

Black Pine Silver Mines, Inc. records

 Collection
Identifier: MC-91
Abstract

The Black Pine Silver Mines, Inc. was a silver mining company in the Philipsburg, Montana, area. Records (1924, 1932-1942, 1946) include general correspondence, financial records, court papers, legal documents, and miscellany. Also included are records from the predecessor company, the Black Pine Mines, Inc., and a smaller subgroup for Combination Silver Mines, Inc., which bought the Black Pine property in 1936. [Maps and blueprints transferred to Library Map Collection.]

Dates: 1924-1946

John Marvin Blake papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-100
Abstract John Blake (1840-1927) was a Helena, Montana, pioneer, dentist, and livestock investor in the Townsend and Judith Basin, Montana, areas. He also built the Blake Block (103-105 Broadway) which served as the Territorial capitol when the government moved to Helena in 1875. The collection consists of incoming correspondence (1861-1925) to John Blake, and miscellaneous correspondence (1868-1933) for other members of the Blake family and non-family members. Also included are financial and legal...
Dates: 1845-1933