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Harris Family papers, 1917-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harris family
- Title
- Harris Family papers
- Dates
- 1917-1965 (inclusive)19171965
- Quantity
- 0.6 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MC 399
- Summary
- This collection consists of documents created and collected by Merle and Luther Harris of Helena, and includes biographical material, correspondence, diaries, financial records, hearings, legal documents, minutes, school records and notes, subject files, and miscellany.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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Collection open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection represents records collected and created by Merle and Luther Harris of Helena and is arranged into two sub-groups. Sub-group I, "Milan State Bank," is comprised of material that details Luther Harris's period of employment at the Milan State Bank in Milan, Missouri, and his indictment for allegedly accepting funds despite having knowledge of the bank's insolvency. Sub-group II, "Harris Family," is comprised of personal material of the Harris family, and includes biographical material (including a record of Harris family births, beginning in 1830); correspondence between Merle and Luther during their courtship, and to Luther and Merle after their marriage (1922-1966); a diary kept by Merle or Luther Harris (1950); miscellaneous financial and legal documents, including mortgage and deed documents, and bank registers; minutes taken by Merle Harris for the Pythian Sisters Auxiliary of Estrelita, Temple H4 (1942-1945); a completed Gregg Shorthand exercise book (Merle Harris); and miscellany.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library and Archives. The Library and Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Library and Archives, Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Milan State BankReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
General Correspondence |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1 | Indictment, Milan State Bank, etc. (correspondents
include: Luther Harris, W.L. Buechle, A.F. Dodson, W.P Barclay, Austin Moore, J.P.
Painter, W.F. Keyser, and A.E. Poole.) |
1920-1923 |
Financial Records |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 2 | Payments made to customers, list of indebtedness to
customers |
1920-1922 |
Hearings |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 3 | Testimony of Luther Harris in the matter of Milan
State Bank, Milan, Missouri |
undated |
Legal Documents |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 4 | "The State of Missouri vs. Luther E. Harris"
(Statement of the case made against Luther Harris) |
1922 |
Subject Files |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 5 | Milan State Bank, Milan, Missouri |
1917-1921 |
Harris Family Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Biographical Material |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 6 | List of Harris births, beginning in 1830; Merle
Marie Harris, "Grandma's Last Days" |
undated |
General Correspondence |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 7-9 | Merle Harris to Luther Harris |
1922-1925 |
| 1 / 10 | Merle and Luther Harris (correspondents include:
Leon Harris, Mary Cook, Bill Harris, Lewis Penwell, and Alex Kirk) |
1944-1966 |
| 1 / 11 | Birthday and Christmas cards |
1941-1956 |
| 1 / 12 | Miscellany (correspondents include: C.B. Pfeiffer,
L.C. Larson, and Earnest Haynes) |
1922-1955 |
Diaries |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 13 | Diary of Luther or Merle Harris |
1950 |
Financial Records |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 1 | Miscellany (including: bank registers, mortgage and
deed documents, etc.) |
1925-1965 |
Legal Documents |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 2 | Miscellany (including: Driver's license of Merle
Harris, Luther Elba Harris Selective Service registration, etc.) |
1942-1958 |
Minutes |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 3 | Pythian Sisters Auxiliary of Estrelita, Temple H4,
Helena, Montana |
1942-1945 |
School Notes and Records |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 4 | Gregg Shorthand, Progressive Exercises (Merle
Harris nee' Bramble) |
undated |
Miscellany |
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| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 5 | Address Book, 1933 World's Fair booklet,
"Suggestions for Social Messages via Postal Telegraph," "Grand Temple Pythian
Sisters Certificate of Past Chief" |
1951-1965 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Banks and banking--United States--History
Personal Names
- Harris family
- Harris, Luther Elba (1880- 1956)
- Harris, Merle (1899-1996)
- Harris, William (1929- )
Corporate Names
- Milan State Bank--Milan, Missouri
Geographical Names
- Helena (Mont.)
- Milan (Mo.)
Finding aid prepared by Rachel Lilley
2013
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
