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Edward W. Spottswood diary, 1913
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Spottswood, Edward W., 1866-1951
- Title
- Edward W. Spottswood diary
- Dates
- 1913 (inclusive)19131913
- Quantity
- 1 item
- Collection Number
- Mss 714
- Summary
- This collection consists Dr. Edward W. Spottswood's diary from January-August 1913, in which he briefly describes life in Missoula and then focuses on the family's travel in the United States and Europe.
- Repository
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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
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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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edward W. Spottswood was born January 2, 1866, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spottswood in Lake City, Minnesota. Spottswood graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1893 and served his internship at Cook County Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Shortly after, he came to Missoula, Montana as the assistant chief surgeon at the Northern Pacific Hospital. Spottswood became chief surgeon in 1903 and served in that position until 1908. In 1903, he married Lenita J. Bonner, the daughter of Montana pioneer E. L. Bonner. The couple had two children, Edward and Lenita. Dr. Spottswood died May 14, 1951.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of Edward W. Spottswood's diary from January-August, 1913, in which he briefly describes life in Missoula and then focuses on the family's travel in the United States and Europe. Spottswood mentioned his wife, their children and the events and sites they enjoyed as well as prominent people they met, including Joseph Dixon and President Woodrow Wilson. Their travels began with a cross country trip from Missoula to New York, Augusta, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. In May the family sailed to Europe and traveled through many cities including Paris, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Bergen, Stockholm, and St. Petersburg as well as parts of Italy and Germany.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
A digitized copy of the Edward W. Spottswood diary and a transcript are available online via the Montana History Portal.
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes.
Preferred Citation
Edward W. Spottswood Diary, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 |
Edward W. Spottswood diary transcript available
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1913 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Americans--Europe--Diaries
Finding aid prepared by Teresa
Hamann
2009
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
