Emmett Edward Doherty scrapbook and photographs

Emmett Edward Doherty scrapbook and photographs, 1917-1920

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Doherty, Emmett Edward, 1897-1979
Title: Emmett Edward Doherty scrapbook and photographs
Dates: 1917-1920 (inclusive)
19171920
Quantity: 1.0 linear foot
Collection Number: Mss 871
Summary: Emmett Doherty was a student at the University of Montana in Missoula prior to his enlistment in the United States armed forces during World War I. This collection contains a scrapbook and additional photographs that depict his time at the university as well as his year spent abroad until the end of the war.
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.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Emmett Edward Doherty was born in Minnesota on August 27, 1897. His family moved to Butte, Montana, around 1904. Doherty attended college at the University of Montana in Missoula until World War I interrupted his education. He left the university in 1919 and joined the armed forces. After the war, he attended George Washington University and settled in California.

Doherty was admitted to the California State Bar Association in 1926 and eventually served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Los Angeles. He was elected and served as a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge in the 1960s.

Emmett Doherty passed away on August 1, 1979 in Tucson, Arizona.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of one oversized scrapbook containing mostly photographs with additional ephemera and a small group of loose photographs. The photographs depict the life of Emmett Doherty and span the approximate dates of 1917 to 1920. They include scenery and individuals in: Missoula, Montana where Doherty attended college at the University of Montana; Butte, Montana where Emmett grew up; various scenes in France and at sea while he was serving in the United States armed forces during World War I; and Washington D.C. while Doherty attended college at George Washington University.

The majority of the photos are Doherty's college friends and campus scenes; most of the photographs were identified by the creator. There are several University of Montana football and men's basketball team photos as well as Aber Day festivities on campus. Photographs from Doherty's time in the military include the New York Harbor, the USS Von Steuben, fellow soldiers on duty, and various scenes in France (particularly Brest).

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

Emmett Doherty Scrapbook and Photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The photographs are generally in chronological order in the scrapbook with several high school and college photographs scattered throughout, with additional loose photographs organized chronologically in accompanying folders.

Custodial History

Archives and Special Collections received the scrapbook and associated photos as a transfer from the Butte-Silver Bow Archives in 2014. The Butte-Silver Bow Archives received the materials as a donation from the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store located in Butte, Montana. The chain of custody prior to the scrapbook and photos arriving at the thrift store are unknown.

Acquisition Information

The Butte-Silver Bow Archive deaccessioned the scrapbook and associated photos in 2014 and transferred them to Archives and Special Collections at the University of Montana.

Future Additions

There are no expected additions to this collection.

Processing Note

Tissue paper was placed between the pages of the scrapbook to protect the photographs and the loose photos were sleeved prior to their arrival at Archives and Special Collections. The scrapbook was placed in a protective box and the loose photographs were resleeved and foldered.

Related Materials

George Washington University in Washington D.C. received a similar scrapbook from the Butte-Silver Bow Archives. The Emmett Edward Doherty scrapbook and loose photograph collection, 1919-1921 (MS 1008.UA) can be found at the Special Collections Research Center at The George Washington University.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

College students--Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century--Photographs
Soldiers--United States--Photographs
World War, 1914-1918--Montana--Missoula--Photographs

Corporate Names

George Washington University--Students--Social life and customs--20th century--Photographs
State University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.)--Students--Social life and customs--20th century--Photographs
Von Steuben (Troop ship)--Photographs

Geographical Names

Brest (France)--Photographs
Butte (Mont.)--Photographs
Missoula (Mont.)--Photographs
New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.)--Photographs
Washington (D.C.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

Photographs--Montana--Missoula
Scrapbooks--Montana--Missoula

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