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Thomas A. Grigg papers, 1894-1939
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Grigg, Thomas A., 1861-1932
- Title
- Thomas A. Grigg papers
- Dates
- 1894-1939 (inclusive)18941939
- Quantity
- 0.4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 084
- Summary
- The Thomas A. Grigg papers contain correspondence, financial records, and legal records pertaining primarily to Grigg's mining and oil investments in the Butte, Montana, area and to his medical practice (also in Butte) which drew the attention of the federal government during prohibition.
- 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.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Thomas Grigg was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada on February 11, 1861. He attended school and studied medicine under his father on Prince Edward Island before studying at the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in eye, ear, nose, throat, and chest disorders. He graduated with high honors in 1887.
Grigg arrived in Butte in 1892, one of the earliest specialists in Montana. In addition to his medical practices, he developed an interest in mining and invested extensively in oil and mining properties. In 1915, Grigg helped form the Alberta Beaverhead Gas and Oil Company. His interests also extended into politics. In 1910, he was elected as alderman for Butte's Sixth Ward, an office he held for two terms. He died in 1932.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The materials in the Thomas A. Grigg papers primarily concern Grigg's mining and oil investements, which were in Silver Bow County, and his medical practice, which was in Butte, Montana. The materials include correspondence, tax documents, oil and mining leases, licenses related to his medical practice, court documents related to Grigg's dispensation of intoxicating liquors, records kept by Grigg documenting his practice of medicine, and ephemera and photographs. This collection also includes correspondence to Grigg's daughter, Joanna McCready, that includes a letter from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA). The collection also includes a file of notes related to the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and its projects in Butte.
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.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Thomas A. Grigg Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Thomas A. Grigg papers are organized into 6 series:
Series I: Correspondence, 1901-1939, 0.1 linear feet
Series II: Financial records, 1894-1936, 0.1 linear feet
Series III: Legal records, 1891-1931, 0.1 linear feet
Series IV: Professional papers, 1917-1932, 0.1 linear feet
Series V: Ephemera, circa 1910-1937, undated, 2 folders
Series VI: Photographs, 1931 and undated, 1 folder
Acquisition Information
Materials in the Thomas A. Grigg papers were acquired from Ray Howe of the World Museum of Mining (Butte, Montana) on December 3, 1968.
Processing Note
The materials in the Thomas A. Grigg papers were found in an order differing from the original guide, which was probably produced in the early 1970s, suggesting that the collection may have been reprocessed. This collection was reprocessed again in 2009 when the correspondence of Joanna McCready was separated out from the correspondence of her father, Thomas Grigg, and her notes were retitled "Joanna McCready notes" from its original title "W.P.A,." so as to make it clear that these notes are evidence of McCready's inovlvment in the Works Progess Administration, not Grigg's. Lastly, a series of miscellany was divided up to create a series of ephemera and a series of professional papers.
Separated Materials
By-Laws of the Women's Protective Union No. 457, Butte, Montana. This item is currently located in the Montana Collection under call number 331.4 W872b.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Correspondence, 1901-1939Return to Top
This series is primarily organized by subject and includes correspondence regarding Grigg's oil and mining leases, his taxes, and his medical practice, with a particular focus on his practice during prohibition. This series also contains correspondence to Joanna McCready, Grigg's daughter.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Oil and mining
investments |
1902-1931 |
| 1/2 | Taxes |
1902-1931 |
| 1/3 | Medical practice |
1901-1932 |
| 1/4 | Joanna McCready
correspondence |
1934-1939 |
Series II: Financial records, 1894-1936Return to Top
This series includes tax records for United States federal taxes, Montana state taxes, and Chelan County (Wash.) taxes. Also includes records related to Grigg's mining investments and his medical practice.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/5 | Tax statements |
1905-1928 |
| 1/6 | General records |
1894-1936 |
Series III: Legal documents, 1891-1931Return to Top
This series contains documents relating to Grigg's oil and mining investments, his medical practice, and his personal property. Specifically, this series includes oil and mining leases, official accusations leveled against Grigg as a businessman and doctor, permits allowing Grigg to prescribe alcohol, and lisences related to Grigg's medical practice.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/7 | Oil and mining leases |
1891-1931 |
| 1/8 | Mortages |
1893-1923 |
| 1/9 | Court actions |
1912-1927 |
| 1/10 | Permits for intoxicating
liquors |
1927-1930 |
| 1/11 | Licenses and
agreements |
1897-1905 |
Series IV: Professional papers, 1917-1932Return to Top
This series includes Grigg's journals and logs tracking his treatment of patients, including a log tracking his prescription of intoxicating liquors and records of services and expenses.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/12 | Prescription book for
dispensation of intoxicating liquors |
1923-1925 |
| 1/13 | Journals |
1917-1932 |
Series V: Ephemera, circa 1910-1937, undatedReturn to Top
Materials in this series include materials related to various clubs and activities in which Grigg participated, as well as notes taken by Joanna McCready for her work for the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/14 | Ephemera |
circa 1910-1928, undated |
| 1/15 | Joanna McCready notes |
1937, undated |
Series VI: Photographs, 1931, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/16 | 1931, undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Medicine--Practice--Montana--Butte
- Mineral investment--North America
Occupations
- Physicians
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- McCready, Joanna, 1893-1969 (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Dale Johnson
(ca. 1973) and Steven Bingo (2009).
c.1973
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