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Peggy DeMichele Papers, 1939-1986
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- DeMichele, Peggy (Margaret Connelly), 1921-2001
- Title
- Peggy DeMichele Papers
- Dates
- 1939-1986 (inclusive)19391986
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 943
- Summary
- This collection contains personal ephemera and photographs belonging to Peggy DeMichele, long-standing Administrative Aide to Montana politician Mike Mansfield. It also contains photos, speeches, and documents of Montana Congressman James O'Connor, with whom DeMichele worked prior to Mansfield.
- Repository
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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
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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
Margaret (Peggy) Connelly was born on March 3, 1921 in Denver, Colorado and began working as a secretary to U.S. Representative James O'Connor of Montana in 1940. When O'Connor died in office in 1945, Mike Mansfield, then a freshman Congressman, asked Peggy to work in his office. After Mansfield was elected to the U.S. Senate, he appointed Peggy as his Administrative Aide in 1953. At the time, she was one of only three women to hold a top Senate staff appointment. She stayed in the position until Mansfield retired in 1977. Peggy married Joseph DeMichele (1929-1990) in 1946 and died on July 3, 2001.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Peggy DeMichele papers contain photos, speeches, and documents of Montana Congressman James O’Connor, with whom DeMichele worked prior to Mike Mansfield, as well as her personal ephemera and photos.
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. Non-exclusive copyright held by the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Peggy DeMichele Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1 | US Representative James O'Connor clippings, speeches, and photos Congressional remarks about his work on the Committee of Indian Affairs; keynote speech delivered at the Montana State Democratic Convention; photo of O'Connor and Burton K. Wheeler and other photos of O'Connor; death announcements
|
1939-1945 |
| 1 / 2 | Peggy DeMichele Congressional ephemera Peggy DeMichele's Congressional employee identification cards; tribute broadcast to DeMichele from Eye on the Hill's Joseph McCaffrey upon her retirement in 1976
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1940-1976 |
| 1 / 3 | Peggy DeMichele photos Photos of Peggy DeMichele and other aides in Mansfield's Senate office; signed photo from Mike Mansfield from Tokyo
|
1958 -1977, udated |
| 1 / 4 | Peggy DeMichele collection of tributes to Joe Meglen Tributes to Montana attorney and Democratic supporter Joseph Meglen; telegrams of condolence from Mike and Maureen Mansfield, Max Baucus, and others; eulogy delivered by Senator John Melcher; copy of memorial service read in court at the Yellowstone County Bar Association; letter to Peggy DeMichele from the Meglen family
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April 1986 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--United States
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American--20th century
Personal Names
- DeMichele, Peggy (Margaret Connelly, 1921-2001--Archives
- O'Connor, James Francis, 1878-1945
Corporate Names
- aUnited States. Congress. House--Officials and employees
- aUnited States. Congress. Senate--Officials and employees
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Finding aid prepared by Kristin Gates
2021
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