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William Reed Bullard Papers, 1866-1920
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bullard, William Reed, 1837-1890
- Title
- William Reed Bullard Papers
- Dates
- 1866-1920 (inclusive)18661920
- Quantity
- .2 linear feet of shelf space
- Collection Number
- MC 3 (1:1-3)
- Summary
- William Bullard was a Helena, Montana, physician and medical examiner. This collection includes obituaries for William Bullard, his wife, and his father-in-law, John C. Gilman; birth and baptismal certificates; letters; and memorabilia.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William Reed Bullard was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1837. After graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1860, he set up a medical practice in Indianapolis. At the start of the Civil War he served as a medical examiner of recruits for the Union Army. The following year he took charge of the hospital for Confederate prisoners at Fort Donelson. Dr. Bullard's work during the war and for the two succeeding years impaired his health. He moved west to Montana Territory in 1867 and got a job as an assayer for a mining company. His health somewhat improved and he returned to Indianapolis in 1868 to resume his practice. In 1870, Dr. Bullard returned to Helena, Montana, to take up a permanent residence. He immediately took an active role in the community, serving as a pension examiner, member of the Helena Board of Health, and trustee of the city library. In 1872, Dr. Bullard married Mary N. Gilman, daughter of pioneer Jefferson County Treasurer John C. Gilman. In December 1873, they had a twin son and daughter, John Gilman Bullard and Clara Gertrude Bullard. Dr. William Reed Bullard died February 16, 1890, in Helena.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists primarily of biographical material on Bullard, his wife, and his father-in-law John C. Gilman. Included are obituaries, marriage and baptismal certificates, two letters, and a listing of babies delivered by Dr. Bullard (1866-1887).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society 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 Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection
Biographical Materials Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1 | Obituaries: William Reed Bullard |
February 1890 |
| 1 / 2 | Obituaries: Mary Gilman Bullard |
May 1920 |
| 1 / 3 | Obituary: John C. Gilman |
December 1870 |
| 1 / 4 | Marriage certificate: William R. Bullard and Mary
Gilman |
July 1872 |
| 1 / 5 | Baptismal certificate: John Gilman Bullard |
July 1874 |
General Correspondence Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 6 | John C. Gilman to Mary Gilman |
March 1866 |
Miscellaneous Correspondence Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 7 | W.H. Hooper to Brigham Young (letter of introduction
for William R. Bullard) |
March 1867 |
Miscellany Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 8 | List of babies delivered by Dr. William R. Bullard |
1866-1887 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Physicians--Montana
- Vital statistics--Montana
Personal Names
- Bullard, William Reed, 1837-1890 (creator)
Geographical Names
- Helena (Mont.)
Finding aid prepared by MHS staff
2004
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