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Frederick W. Merigold Papers, 1857-1940
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Merigold, Frederick M., 1869-1930
- Title
- Frederick W. Merigold Papers
- Dates
- 1857-1940 (inclusive)18571940
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 917
- Summary
- The Frederick W. Merigold Papers offer a look into the life of a non-native settler in the town of Kalispell, Montana in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Included is hand-written correspondence, photographs, legal documents, and ephemera related to Merigold's life and other individuals who settled in the region.
- 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
Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1868, Frederick W. Merigold was an early non-native settler in the town of Kalispell, Montana. He first arrived in Montana in 1891, and he purchased a 160 plot of public land near Kalispell in 1893. While living in Kalispell, Merigold worked first as a cashier at the Globe National bank before entering the clothing business as an independent hatter and men's furnisher. After that, Merigold worked as a fire insurance agent until his death. He was married twice, first to Anna Merigold who died in August 1910 and then to Lynne S. Merigold. He also had two children, Mary "March" Merigold and Florence Merigold. Apparent in his writings, Merigold enjoyed fishing in the creeks, rivers, and lakes in the area around Kalispell. Merigold died on December 27, 1930 in Spokane, Washington. He is buried at Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell, Montana.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Merigold collection contains correspondence, legal documents, letterhead, greeting card, certificates, and other ephemera. Included in this is a 14-page letter from F. W. Merigold to 'My Dear Father and Brothers" which details a trip by horseback in western Montana. In addition, the original deed to Merigold's homestead in the Flathead River Valley is present in the collection. While the majority of the materials housed in the collection directly relate to Merigold, some of the materials have no clear link other than the fact that they are related to early settlement in Kalispell, Montana.
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 acquired by the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Frederick W. Merigold Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Folders have been arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Custodial History
This collection was previously held by Tom Christie, the great-grandson of Frederick W. Merigold.
Acquisition Information
This collection was acquired by the Archives from Tom Christie in 2018.
Processing Note
During processing, materials housed in a binder were removed, placed in acid free folders, and given names that reflect the content of the folders. The folders were then arranged alphabetically.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Clippings | 1886 and 1900 |
| 1/2 | Correspondence | 1895, 1907, 1940 and Undated |
| 1/3 | Deed of Property | 1893 |
| 1/4 | Ephemera | 1857, 1893, 1895, 1902, 1908, 1920 and 1929 |
| 1/5 | Honorary membership to the Lincoln Farm Association | 1907 |
| 1/6 | Letterhead | Undated |
| 1/7 | Merigold Fishing at Lake Ronan, Photograph Photo by Harry Stanford. Written on photo: "Lake Ronan, Sep 30th 1919, large one, 7 1/4 lbs strong, FWM"
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1919 |
| 1/8 | "My Dear Father and Brothers," Letter | 1902 |
| 1/9 | Official Bond | 1903 |
| 1/10 | Unidentified town (possibly Kalispell), photo negative | Undated |
| 1/11 | Teachers Certificate | 1888 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Montana--Kalispell
Personal Names
- Merigold, Frederick W. (1869-1930)--Archives
Family Names
- Merigold family
Geographical Names
- Flathead River Valley (B.C. and Mont.)
- Kalispell (Mont.)
Finding aid prepared by Patrick Swart
2019
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