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Stuart W. Conner papers, 1960-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Conner, Stuart W.
- Title
- Stuart W. Conner papers
- Dates
- 1960-1968 (inclusive)19601968
- Quantity
- 8 items
- Collection Number
- Mss 250
- Summary
- Transcripts of Stuart Conner's interviews with state senator Carroll Graham of Billings and his interviews with Rene J. Labrie of Harlowton, Montana about the early Montana pioneer experiences of her father, Joseph Labrie. Also included are four archaeological site survey documents for homestead sites in Gallatin and Garfield counties.
- 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
Stuart W. Conner is a graduate of the University of Montana School of Law (1949) and worked as a lawyer in private practice in Billings, Montana, from 1955-1986. He served on the board of the Montana Historical Society from 1987-1993, including two years as its president. Stuart is a founding member of the Montana Archaeological Society, helped to establish the journal "Archaeology in Montana," and has authored numerous site surveys and articles. In 2002 he received an honorary doctorate of letters in Anthropology from Montana State University in Bozeman. In 2011 he received the Montana State Preservation Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Archaeology in recognition of his dedication to recording and preserving archaeological artifacts and sites.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes an interview (19 December 1968) with state senator Carroll Graham in Billings discussing Graham's experiences growing up in Jordan, Montana, in the 1920s; an interview in three parts (5 and 14 February 1960) with Rene J. Labrie of Harlowton, Montana, about the early Montana pioneer experiences of her father, Joseph Labrie; and four archaeological site surveys, three in Garfield County and one in Gallatin County.
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], Stuart W. Conner Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Custodial History
These materials were held by Stuart Conner until their donation to the Archives.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Stuart W. Conner, 1983.
Processing Note
These collections were originally processed as SC 112 (site surveys and interview with Carroll Graham) and SC 113 (interviews with Rene Labrie.)
Related Materials
The Archives holds other oral history interviews conducted by Stuart Conner.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Archaeological surveying--Montana--Gallatin County
- Archaeological surveying--Montana--Garfield County
- Pioneers--Montana--Biography
- Women--Montana--Harlowton--Interviews
Personal Names
- Graham, Carroll, 1913-1991 (interviewee)
- Labrie, Joseph,; b. 1852
- Labrie, Rene J. (interviewee)
Geographical Names
- Gallatin County (Mont.)--Antiquities
- Garfield County (Mont.)--Antiquities
- Jordan (Mont.) -- History
Form or Genre Terms
- Interviews--Montana
- Oral histories--Montana
Finding aid prepared by
unknown
circa
2000
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