Jeanette Oppenheimer papers, 1937-1941

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Tabak, Jeanette Oppenheimer, 1920-
Title
Jeanette Oppenheimer papers
Dates
1937-1941 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.0 linear foot
Collection Number
Mss 843
Summary
This collection consists of memorabilia belonging to Jeannette Oppenheimer, including photographs, dance cards, theater bills, newspaper clippings and student handbooks from the University of Montana-Missoula between 1937 and 1941.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Jeanette Oppenheimer was born March 11, 1920 in Butte, Montana to Gabriel and Carrie Oppenheimer. Her younger brother, Dawson Oppenheimer, was born June 5, 1923 and died June 6, 2010. Jeanette attended the University of Montana-Missoula (then called Montana State University) and graduated in mathematics in 1941. She also received a certificate of qualification to teach. Jeanette moved to Jacksonville, Florida and married Martin Tabak on April 15, 1954. They ran a custom home building business and had three children, Sandy, Marcia and Gabriel. Martin Tabak passed away on December 28, 1998.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Jeanette Oppenheimer collection contains memorabilia including photographs, dance cards, theater bills, newspaper clippings and student handbooks published by the University of Montana-Missoula.

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

[Description of item], Jeanette Oppenheimer papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by format.

Custodial History

These materials were held by Jeanette Oppenheimer Tabak until their donation to the Archives.

Acquisition Information

Donated to Archives and Special Collections by Jeanette Oppenheimer Tabak in 2013.

Future Additions

No additions to this collection are expected.

Processing Note

Materials were organized and foldered by format during processing.

Separated Materials

Three University of Montana-Missoula Sentinel Yearbooks (1938, 1939 and 1941) were removed.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1 Clippings 1938-1939
1/2 Correspondence 1937-1938
1/3 Dance Cards 1937-1941
1/4 Photographs 1937-1941
1/5 Theater Bills and Event Programs 1935-2001
1/6 Tickets and Identification Cards 1937-1941
1/7 University Publications 1937-1938

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

  • Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.)
  • Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.)--Students

Form or Genre Terms

  • Dance cards
  • Photographs

Occupations

  • Women college students--Montana--Missoula