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Montana Lottery records, 1987-2004
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Montana Lottery
- Title
- Montana Lottery records
- Dates
- 1987-2004 (inclusive)19872004
- Quantity
- 6.4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- RS 493 (Formerly UPRS 113)
- Summary
- This collection is a subgroup (Division) of the Montana Department of Administration records, RS 493. Please see the primary finding aid for more Montana Department of Administration records. These records (1987-2004) of the Montana Lottery consist of director's, marketing, public relations, and interoffice correspondence, minutes, press releases, speeches, subject files and more.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The State Lottery was created by a citizen’s referendum in 1986 to help generate revenue in the state of Montana. Initially, the revenue went to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. In 1995, the Montana legislature passed a law that redirected funds from the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the State General Fund. In the early 2000s, the Lottery division was transferred from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Administration. According to MCA 23-7-201 and 23-7-202, the Lottery is operated by the State Lottery and Sports Wagering Commission, which consists of five members appointed by the Governor. At least one member of the commission must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Montana and another must be a licensed public accountant. This commission oversees Lottery policies, operations, and determines Lottery products, games, and prizes. Since 1986, the Lottery has generated approximately 320 million dollars.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Montana Lottery records (1987-2004) consist of director's, marketing, public relations, and interoffice correspondence (1987-1993), minutes from the Montana Lottery Commission (1994-1996), the Retailers' newsletter (1987-1992), press releases (1987-1989), speeches (1987-1988), and subject files (1987-1994) regarding topics such as blackjack, cost of goods sold, meeting notes, resignations, marketing, the legislature, retailers, and more. Some additional accessions from later years have not yet been integrated into this finding aid.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Library & Archives and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Library & Archives before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Library & Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by series.
Location of Collection
77:3-1, 77:3-2, 77:3-3Acquisition Information
Acquisition information available upon request.
Processing Note
Preliminary sorting only.
In 2024, the various collections of the Montana Department of Administration were integrated under one collection identifier, RS 493, in order to help facilitate access, reduce redundancy in the MTHS catalog, and to follow best archival practices.
Collections from Montana Department of Administration's various Divisions and Bureaus that were previously treated as separate entities are now integrated into this collection, RS 493. Please read the scope and content note carefully to determine if this subgroup/sub-subgroup pertains to your research needs.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General Correspondence Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1-11 | Director |
1988 |
| 2 / 1-2 | Director |
1989-1992 |
| 2 / 3 | Director: Commerce, Director's Office |
1989-1991 |
| 2 / 4 | Director: Governor's Office |
1989-1992 |
| 2 / 5 | Director: Media |
1988-1989 |
| 2 / 6 | Director: (Other) Lottery states |
1990-1992 |
| 2 / 7 | Director: State Agencies |
1990-1992 |
| 2 / 8-10 | Marketing |
1987-1988 |
| 3 / 1-2 | Marketing |
1987-1988 |
| 3 / 3 | Public Relations / Drawings |
1988-1889 |
| 6 / 1-13 | Interoffice |
1987 |
| 3 / 4-5 | Interoffice |
1987-1993 |
| 3 / 6-7 | Public: negative and positive |
1988-1989 |
Minutes Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 7 / 1-6 | Montana Lottery Commission |
1994-1996 |
Press Releases Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3 / 8-10 | #0-162 |
1987 |
| 3 / 11-12 | #1-132 |
1988-1989 |
| 3 / 13-25 | Games #1-11 |
1987-1989 |
| 3 / 26 | Billings Gazette |
1987 |
| 3 / 27 | Media advisory |
1987 |
Printed Material Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3 / 28-30 | Retailer News |
1987-1992 |
Speeches Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3 / 31 | Director |
1987-1988 |
Subject Files Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4 / 1 | Background information |
undated |
| 4 / 2 | Blackjack |
undated |
| 4 / 3 | Montana Lottery Commission (includes minutes) |
1988-1989 |
| 4 / 4 | Control data corporation |
1990 |
| 4 / 5 | Cost of goods sold: monthly reports |
1990-1993 |
| 4 / 6 | Delegations |
1992-1993 |
| 4 / 7 | Director's meeting notes (includes minutes) |
1992 |
| 4 / 8 | Diana Dowling: resignation |
1989 |
| 4 / 9 | Games: terminated |
1990, undated |
| 4 / 10 | General information: Montana Lottery games |
1988-1989 |
| 4 / 11-12 | Jingle contest |
1987 |
| 4 / 13 | Keep on Trucking procedures |
1992 |
| 4 / 14-19 | Legislature |
1991-1993 |
| 4 / 20 | Lotto drawing procedures |
1990, n. d. |
| 4 / 21 | Marketing |
1987-1989 |
| 4 / 22 | On-Line (Montana Lottery On-Line) |
l988-l989 |
| 4 / 23 | Other lotteries |
1991-1992 |
| 4 / 24 | Operations |
1987 |
| 4 / 25 | Personnel |
1990-1992 |
| 4 / 26-28 | Position description and performance appraisals |
1990-1992 |
| 4 / 29 | Press: MSC |
1988-1989 |
| 4 / 30 | Promotions, trade shows and conventions |
1988 |
| 4 / 31 | Public relations |
1987-1988 |
| 4 / 32 | Pull tabs |
1988-1992 |
| 4 / 33 | Reference materials |
1989 |
| 4 / 34 | Retailers : agreements and instructions |
1989 |
| 4 / 35 | Retailer commissions |
1988-1990 |
| 4 / 36 | Retailers: promotions |
1991 |
| 4 / 37 | Retailers: selection |
1988-1989 |
| 5 / 1 | Retailers: training |
1989 |
| 5 / 2 | Revenue reports |
1990-1991 |
| 5 / 3-4 | Sales figures/ reports |
1990-1991 |
| 5 / 5-8 | Scientific games |
1987-1990 |
| 5 / 9-10 | Security |
1987-1989 |
| 5 / 11 | Seminar/ workshop reports |
1989 |
| 5 / 12 | Staff articles |
1988-1989 |
| 5 / 13 | Staff meetings/ update |
1987 |
| 5 / 14 | Staffing |
1989 |
| 5 / 15 | Summer displays and events |
1991 |
| 5 / 16-17 | Tri-state |
1992 |
| 5 / 18 | Trucks and bucks |
1994 |
| 5 / 19-20 | Winners: counties |
1988 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Finding aid prepared by MHS Staff; Updated by Lindsey
Mick
2008;
2024
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