Arthur James Mosby Architectural Drawings, 1952

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mosby, Arthur James, 1888-1970
Title
Arthur James Mosby Architectural Drawings
Dates
1952 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 volume and 32 sheets
Collection Number
Mss 661
Summary
This collection consists a full-size set of architectural drawings and a volume containing reduced copies of Richard J. Neutra's 1952 construction plans, specifications, and schedules for the A.J. Mosby residence at 103 Artemos Drive in the Farviews development in Missoula, Montana.
Repository
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

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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Arthur James Mosby was born in 1888. Mosby brought the first radio and television stations to Missoula, Montana. After receiving a license in 1930, he constructed a transmitter from a diagram and parts list in an amateur radio magazine. It worked, and KGVO took the air in 1931. In 1954, Mosby established KMSO-TV on Channel 13 in Missoula. Mosby also was instrumental in bringing the CBS Radio Network to Montana. Mosby sold his interests in radio and television in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and concentrated on real estate through Fairviews Development Corporation.

Mosby married Ruth G. Greenough, daughter of Thomas L. Greenough, and they had two daughters. Mosby died on November 26, 1970.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a full-size set of architectural drawings and a volume containing reduced copies of the 1952 construction plans, specifications, and schedules for the Mosby residence at 103 Artemos Drive in the Farviews development in Missoula, Montana. The plans were done by Richard J. Neutra, Architect, in Los Angeles, California. The home was donated to The University of Montana for a president’s residence after Mosby's death in 1970.

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. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Arthur James Mosby Architectural Drawings, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Complete chain of ownership of these papers is unknown.

Acquisition Information

The volume of reduced-size drawings was donated by University of Montana Physical Plant in 1989 and the full-size set was donated by the same donor in 2006.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dwellings--Montana--Missoula--Designs and plans

Personal Names

  • Neutra, Richard Joseph, 1892-1970 (subject )

Corporate Names

  • University of Montana-Missoula--Presidents--Homes and haunts--Designs and plans

Geographical Names

  • Missoula (Mont.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Designs and plans

Form or Genre Terms

  • Architectural drawings--Montana--Missoula