Merrill G. Burlingame research files on MSU History, 1895-1968

General research files pertaining to Montana State University History. This series presents Burlingame's compilation of correspondence, histories, reports, statistics, legislative information, enrollment, and financial information. Information ranges from earlier histories to reports of various anniversary observance committees. This series includes a partial history written by former University President James M. Hamilton which was never published. Quotation marks indicate the original folder titles prior to processing.

Information files on the various programs and curricula of Montana State University. Burlingame compiled an assortment of correspondence, reports, statistics, newspaper clippings, and lists within these materials in order to further his research. This series covers materials ranging from agriculture to the agricultural experiment station, chemistry, fraternity housing, as well as religion, music, etc. Quotation marks indicate the original folder titles prior to processing.

Research files pertaining to buildings around the university. Materials within this series include an assortment of correspondence, lease samples, newspaper clippings, committee information, and reports. This series offers information on the naming of various university buildings by committees charged with the responsibility. It also includes material relating to the Engineering Building dedication, as well as information pertaining to "The M," a prominent local landmark set into the mountainside overlooking the city of Bozeman. Quotation marks indicate the original folder titles prior to processing.

Research files pertaining to the faculty of the university. Material within this series includes an assortment of biographical sketches, reports, correspondence, meeting notes, as well as an original manuscript. Information ranges from material on staff members to the Quarter Century Club and generic faculty information. Of note is the original manuscript for Twenty Years at Montana State College by Una B. Herrik. A final version of Herrik's text can be found in the library's monograph collection at call number LD3508.H47 1931. Other items of note are a speech former acting President F.B. Linfield (folder 25, "Personal Story"), a report by Linfield (folder 27, "Story of My Work and Services at Montana State College"), information on former President R.R. Renne's inauguration as president of Montana State College (folder 36), and a report by former President A.M. Ryon (folder 39, "The Beginning of Engineering in Montana"). Quotation marks indicate the original folder titles prior to processing.

Research files pertaining to students and student activities. Material within this collection consists of lists, newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports, etc. Information ranges from materials on alumni to fraternities, prep-school materials, and correspondence as well as a report by two of the original eight students of the university. Of interest is the report by Lucy Stafford Peck, one of three female students enrolled from the eight original students of Montana State College (folder 25, "Some Memories of Early Days at M.S.C.") Quotation marks indicate the original folder titles prior to processing.

Series 6 is a hodgepodge of information compiled by Burlingame for his text. Topics in this series vary from academic freedom to creation of units (other higher-level education institutions in Montana), as well as finances, endowment, traditions, and the 4-H. Materials range from correspondence to newspaper clippings, reports, and conference proceedings. Quotation marks indicate the original folder titles prior to processing.