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C. Owen Smithers photographs, 1903-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smithers, C. Owen, 1893-1973
- Title
- C. Owen Smithers photographs
- Dates
- 1903-1964 (inclusive)19031964
- Quantity
- 11 photographs
- Collection Number
- Mss 822
- Summary
- These photographs were taken by Butte, Montana, photographer C. Owen Smithers and are of United States Presidents and politicians, primarily during their visits to Butte. Images include Teddy Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Mike 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
- visual
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Charles Owen Smithers was born in Kalispell, Montana, in 1893. He attended the University of Montana in Missoula and moved to Butte at the age of 26. He worked as a photographer and opened Smithers and Son Photography which was later run by his son Charles Owen, Junior. C. Owen served in both World War I and World War II. He died March 1, 1973 in Butte, Montana.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs in this collection are of United States presidents and politicians primarily during their visits to Butte, Montana. Images include Teddy Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Mike Mansfield.
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 to these images is held by the Smithers family.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], C. Owen Smithers Photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is held in 1 folder.
Custodial History
The custodial history of these photographs is unknown.
Acquisition Information
The donor of these photographs is unknown.
Processing Note
Each photograph is placed in a protective sleeve and housed in one folder.
Related Materials
The Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives holds a substantial collection of C. Owen Smithers photographs.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | photo_number | ||
| 1 | 822.001 | President Theodore Roosevelt in a horse drawn carriage with a driver and three other men. Likely in Butte, Montana. | 1903 |
| 1 | 822.002 | President Theodore Roosevelt addressing a large crowd from a high balconey in Butte, Montana. | 1903 |
| 1 | 822.003 | President Franklin D. Roosevelt riding in a car with a young boy and other men. Likely in Butte, Montana. | 1932 |
| 1 | 822.004 | President Franklin D. Roosevelt riding in an open car. | 1932 |
| 1 | 822.005 | President Franklin D. Roosevelt preparing to address a large crowd in Butte, Montana. | 1932 |
| 1 | 822.006 | President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with a young boy and girl. Mike Mansfield is sitting in the foreground. Likely in Butte, Montana. | 1948 |
| 1 | 822.007 | President Harry S. Truman. | undated |
| 1 | 822.008 | President Harry S. Truman waving to a crowd from a car. Likely in Butte, Montana. | 1948 |
| 1 | 822.009 | Harry S. Truman shaking hands with John F. Kennedy. | circa 1960 |
| 1 | 822.010 | President John F. Kennedy being welcomed to Butte, Montana. | September 1963 |
| 1 | 822.010 | President Lyndon B. Johnson shaking hands with Mike Mansfield in Butte, Montana. | October 12, 1964 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Politians--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
- Presidents--United States--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Occupations
- Photographers--Montana--Butte
Finding aid prepared by Mark
Fritch
2012
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