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Maury Family Papers, 1904-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Maury Family
- Title
- Maury Family Papers
- Dates
- 1904-1974 (inclusive)19041974
- Quantity
- 3.8 linear feet and 1 reel microfilm
- Collection Number
- Mss 122 (collection)
- Summary
- The Maury family, originally from Virginia, were residents of Butte, Montana; H. Lowndes Maury was an attorney. This collection includes H. Lowndes Maury's correspondence with his daughter and others, copies of his court case summaries, editorials, and a few speeches, and memorabilia such as obituaries, the funeral guest book, and condolence correspondence.
- Repository
-
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
-
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
H. Lowndes Maury was born on November 20, 1875 to Matthew F. and Lydia Ann Maury of Charlottesville, Virginia. After he finished high school in Charlottesville, Maury attended the University of Virginia from 1890 to 1894. He moved to Butte, Montana, immediately afterward and began work in a law office. Maury was a very active attorney for the remainder of his life and tried cases as high as the U.S. Supreme Court. During the latter part of World War II, Maury coordinated relief for the Soviet Union in Montana. He was involved in the Montana Democratic Party and advocated various liberal causes.
Maury married Anne Henderson Perkins who was born on December 4, 1875, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Perkins of Charlottesville, Virginia. Anne Perkins attended the Piedmont Female Institute in Charlottesville. Before her marriage to Maury on November 22, 1898, she taught piano and gave piano recitals with her sister. Anne Maury was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and its Guild, the Woman's Club and Music Club of Butte, organizing children's groups for the Red Cross during World Waw I, the Parent-Teacher Association, and the Homer Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Maury had seven children, Reuben, George, Jesse, Josephine, Lydia, Elizabeth, and H. Lowndes Maury, Jr.
H. Lowndes Maury died on January 14, 1959 and Anne Maury died on October 11, 1966.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes H. Lowndes Maury's correspondence with his daughter and others, copies of his court case summaries, editorials, and a few speeches, and memorabilia such as obituaries, a funeral guest book, and condolence correspondence. The collection also includes Anne Maury's diaries, travel diaries, expense journals, Christmas gift lists, obituaries, the funeral guest book and correspondence. The diaries focus on domestic matters and social occasions. The collection concludes with a small section containing Lydia Maury Skeels' correspondence with her mother and others, drafts and notes probably from the family history she wrote, and a few miscellaneous items.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Maury Family Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is divided into four series:
Series I: H. Lowndes Maury, 1.20 linear feet, 1913-1977
Series II: Anne Maury, 2.0 linear feet, 1904-1966
Series III: Lydia Maury Skeels, 0.6 linear feet, 1925-1974
Series IV: A History of the Family of the Fontaines,1 reel microfilm, 1826
Custodial History
Materials remained in family custody until their donation to the archives.
Acquisition Information
Lydia Maury Skeels donated portions of this collection in 1978, 1982, 1987, and 1991.
Processing Note
The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 2002, the collection was reprocessed. One American Family, Volumes I and II by Lydia Lowndes Maury Skeels were separated from the collection and placed in Special Collections. Collections LC 100, LC 122, and LC 205 were combined to create Mss 122, the Maury Family Collection. An individual collection is still maintained for H. Lowndes Maury, Jr.
Separated Materials
One American Family, Volumes I and II, by Lydia Lowndes Maury Skeels, were separated from the collection and placed in Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: H. Lowndes Maury , 1913-1977Return to Top
This series includes correspondence, the bulk of which is from H.L. Maury to his daughter, Lydia Maury Skeels, from 1940 to 1959, copies of a few speeches given by Maury, court case summaries, court case memorabilia, a few items of Maury's campaign literature, political and legislative research on Maury, many of Maury's letters to the editor, various Maury obituaries, Maury funeral memorabilia, and miscellaneous items
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1940 |
| 1/2 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1941 |
| 1/3 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1942 |
| 1/4 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1943 |
| 1/5 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1944 |
| 1/6 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1945 |
| 1/7 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1946 |
| 1/8 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1947 |
| 1/9 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1948 |
| 1/10 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1949 |
| 1/11 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1950 |
| 1/12 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1951 |
| 1/13 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1952 |
| 1/14 | H.L. Maury to Lydia Maury Skeels
|
1955 |
| 1/15 | H.L. Maury |
1956 |
| 1/16 | H.L. Maury |
1957 |
| 1/17 | H.L. Maury |
1958 |
| 1/18 | Letter by H.L. Maury |
1959 |
| 1/19 | Correspondence to H.L. Maury
|
1941-1957 |
| 1/20 | H.L. Maury speeches |
1941-1956 |
| 1/21 | H.L. Maury U.S. Supreme Court
certificate |
1913 |
| 1/22 | H.L. Maury court certificates of
appearance |
1950 & 1957 |
| 1/23 | Correspondence and decision
regarding Wibaux flood case |
1937 |
| 1/24 | Photocopies of H.L. Maury court
case summaries |
1914-1943 |
| 1/25 | Photocopies of court case
summaries |
1914-1943 |
| 1/26 | H.L. Maury's Knights of Pythias
certificate |
1959 |
| 1/27 | Research on H.L. Maury's public
service |
undated |
| 1/28 | H.L. Maury campaign literature
|
undated |
| 2/1 | Political and legislative
research on H.L. Maury |
undated |
| 2/2 | H.L. Maury chess research
|
1921, 1929, & 1943 |
| 2/3 | Lydia Skeels' research
correspondence regarding H.L. Maury |
1969-1977 |
| 2/4 | H.L. Maury's obituaries and
biographies |
undated |
| 2/5 | H.L. Maury's funeral memorabilia
and condolence correspondence |
Jan. 1959 |
| 2/6 | H.L. Maury's funeral guestbook
|
1959 |
| 2/7 | H.L. Maury, miscellaneous
memorabilia |
undated |
| 2/8 | Research on men in Butte, MT
|
undated |
| 2/9 | Miscellaneous research and notes
|
undated |
| 2/10 | H.L. Maury's letters to the
editor |
1930-1939 |
| 2/11 | H.L. Maury's letters to the
editor, Montana |
1940s and 1950s |
| 3/1 | H.L. Maury's letters to the
editor, national (folder 1 of 2) |
1940s and 1950s |
| 3/2 | H.L. Maury's letters to the
editor, national (folder 2 of 2) |
1940s and 1950s |
| 3/3 | H.L. Maury's letters to the
editor, international (folder 1 of 2) |
1940s and 1950s |
| 3/4 | H.L. Maury's letters to the
editor, international (folder 2 of 2) |
1940s and 1950s |
Series II: Anne Maury , 1904-1966Return to Top
This series includes Anne Maury's diaries on daily family and social events, her travel notes, household expense journals, lists of letters written, Christmas gift lists, a few St. John's Guild notes, her obituary, and funeral memorabilia. This series is arranged thematically and chronologically, where possible.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/5 | Correspondence to Anne Maury
|
1904 |
| 3/6 | Anne Maury's diary |
1924-1934 |
| 3/7 | Anne Maury's diary (typed copy) |
1924-1934 |
| 3/8 | Anne Maury's diary |
1934-1940 |
| 4/1 | Anne Maury's diary |
1940-1948 |
| 4/2 | Miscellaneous diary-like entries
and other notes |
ca. 1940 |
| 4/3 | Anne Maury's diary |
1949-1955 |
| 4/4 | Anne Maury's diary with typed
copy |
1955 |
| 4/5 | Anne Maury's diary |
1956 |
| 4/6 | Anne Maury's diary |
1957 |
| 4/7 | Anne Maury's diary |
1958 |
| 4/8 | Anne Maury's diary with typed
copy |
1953-1958 |
| 5/1 | Anne Maury's diary with typed
copy |
1959 |
| 5/2 | Anne Maury's diary |
1960 |
| 5/3 | Anne Maury's travel diary segments
|
1934-1947 |
| 5/4 | Anne Maury's typed travel notes
|
1934-1947 |
| 5/5 | Anne Maury's diary |
1954-1960 |
| 5/6 | Expense journal |
1912-1918 |
| 5/7 | Expense journal |
1918-1923 |
| 5/8 | Expense journal |
1932-1934 |
| 5/9 | Expense journal |
1934-1936 |
| 5/10 | Expense journal |
1936-1938 |
| 5/11 | Expense journal |
1938-1939 |
| 5/12 | Expense journal |
1939-1941 |
| 5/13 | Expense journal |
1941-1945 |
| 6/1 | Expense journal |
1945-1948 |
| 6/2 | Expense journal |
1948-1951 |
| 6/3 | Expense journal |
1951-1953 |
| 6/4 | Expense journal |
1953-1956 |
| 6/5 | Expense journal |
1956-1958 |
| 6/6 | Notebook with list of letters
written, various dates |
|
| 6/7 | Christmas list, 1935, recipes,
and travel expenses, 1939 |
|
| 6/8 | Christmas gift list |
1940-1941 |
| 6/9 | Christmas gift list |
1947-1950 |
| 6/10 | Christmas gifts and other notes
|
1945-1948 |
| 6/11 | St. John's Guild meeting notes
and other notes |
1941-1953 |
| 6/12 | St. John's Guild miscellaneous
notes |
undated |
| 6/13 | Family reunion |
1958 |
| 6/14 | Anne Maury's obituary and
memorial |
undated |
| 6/15 | Anne Maury's funeral memorabilia
& condolence correspondence |
Oct. 1966 |
| 7/1 | Anne Maury's funeral guest
register |
1966 |
Series III: Lydia Maury Skeels , 1925-1974Return to Top
This series includes some correspondence written and received by Lydia Maury Skeels, research notes, writing fragments, and a photograph and drawing of an old family home.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 7/2 | Lydia Maury's letters to her
mother |
1925-1934 |
| 7/3 | Correspondence written by Lydia
Maury Skeels |
1959-1972 |
| 7/4 | Correspondence received by Lydia
Maury Skeels |
1955-1974 |
| 7/5 | Drafts and notes by Lydia Maury
Skeels |
undated |
| 7/6 | Miscellaneous correspondence
|
undated |
| 7/7 | Piedmont house photograph and
drawing, probably family home of H. Lowndes Maury |
1957 |
| Box | ||
| OS8 | Genealogical chart of the
Fontaine and Maury Families |
undated |
Series IV: A History of the Family of the Fontaines , 1826Return to Top
This series includes a microfilm copy of a handwritten manuscript translation of A History of the Family of the Fontaines written by Reverend James Fontaine and later translated by Ann Maury, his great-great-granddaughter, in 1826
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lawyers--Montana--Butte
- Practice of law--Montana--Butte
- Women--Montana--Butte--Diaries
Personal Names
- Maury, Anne, 1875-1966
- Maury, Henry Lowndes, 1875-1959
- Skeels, Lydia Maury, 1906-1995
Family Names
- Fontaine family
- Maury family
- Morey family
Geographical Names
- Butte (Mont.)--Social life and customs
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries--Montana--Butte
- Family papers--Montana--Butte
Finding aid prepared by Teresa Hamann
2002
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