Montana Library Association Records, 1906-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Montana Library Association
Title
Montana Library Association Records
Dates
1906-2004 (inclusive)
Quantity
30 linear feet of shelf space
Collection Number
12:6-1
Summary
This collection consists of the Montana Library Association archives (1906-2004) including annual reports, correspondence, conference and committee subject files, membership records, minutes, financial records, publications, organizational records, and writings including drafts of MLA Handbook.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Preferred Citation

[item description and date]. Name of Collection. Collection Number. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Archives. Helena, Montana.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged accession

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information available upon request. Ongoing accession.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Accession 1992-31Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
Annual reports and conference proceedings / conference programs.
1906-...
2
Correspondence; Division and Committee Minutes; Documents; History; Membership/Committee Appointments
1939-...
3
Minutes (1929-...); Newsletter; Survey of County Libraries (1953); Survey of MLA Effectiveness (1969); Miscellanoue
1929-1969
4
Conference files (1960s-1080s); Annual reports (1930s-1980s); Presidents' files (1946-...); Financial records (1969-1971); Surveys; History
1946-1980s
5
Bank statements (1960s); Membership / dues (1970s); Receipts
1960s-1970s
6
Bibliographies; Catalogues and publications
1960s-1970s
7
Financial records (1953-...); Constitution / bylaws/ manuals (1970s); Conference files; Correspondence
1953s-1970s
8
Membership records
1973-1976
9
Annual reports; Correspondence; Minutes; Bylaws
1985-1987
10
Correspondence; Conference files; Membership records; Committee files; Budget materials
1982-1985
11
Committee files; Annual reports; Minutes; Newsletter
1984-1987
12
Convention files; Memos; Miscellany
1978-1980
13
Newsletters; Financial reports
1987-1988
14
Correspondence; Minutes; Subject files; Miscellany
1956-1976

Accession 1993-27Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
15
Membership renewals; Financial records
undated
16
Financial records
undated
17
Membership renewals
undated

No Accession NumberReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
18
Financial records; Newsletters
undated

Accession 1999-53Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
19
Presidents' files
1976-1981, 1988-1996
20
Presidents' files (1976-1981, 1988-1996); Recording Secretary/ Secretary-Treasurer's files (to 1996); Library Development Committee (to 1994)
1976-1981, 1988-1996
21
Continuing Education Committee files
1975-1994
22
Montana Library Focus; President's Newsletter; MLA Newsletter; Focus correspondence; Photographs
1979-1999
23
Miscellaneous publications (1976-1996); MLS Conference files (1972-1995)
19795-1999
24
MLA Awards Committee files; Jeannette Rankin Civil Liberties Award certificate
1974-1998

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Librarians--Montana

Corporate Names

  • Montana Library Association