Marguerite O. Stevens photograph album

Marguerite O. Stevens photograph album, circa 1900

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Maloney, Marguerite O. Stevens, 1884-1984
Title: Marguerite O. Stevens photograph album
Dates: circa 1900 (inclusive)
Quantity: 1 album
Collection Number: Mss 554
Summary: The Marguerite O. Stevens Maloney Photo Album contains photos of family and friends; Native Americans and buffalo on the Flathead Reservation in Montana; Trout Creek, Montana; the first flying machine in Butte, Montana; and Yellowstone National Park, all from approximately 1900.
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

Marguerite O. Stevens Maloney was born in Minnesota in 1884 to Albert M. and Margaret Stevens. She had two siblings, Lucile and Lyman. Her family moved to Missoula, Montana in 1888. Her father was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad before turning to horticultural development and finally to real estate and mining transactions. He also served as mayor of Missoula in 1901 and 1902. Marguerite attended the University of Montana-Missoula, School of Music from 1900 to 1902. She was employed as a clerk at Missoula Mercantile and later as a sales agent for Vanophone Company. She married sometime after her father’s death in 1917

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Marguerite O. Stevens photo album contains photos of family and friends; Native Americans and buffalo on the Flathead Reservation in Montana; Trout Creek, Montana; the first flying machine in Butte, Montana; and Yellowstone National Park, all from approximately 1900. In many of the photos depicting women they are dressed as cowboys, wearing pants, and posed with rifles, and often in outdoor settings rather than more formal indoor poses.

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], Marguerite O. Stevens Photograph Album, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Chain of ownership of this photograph album is unknown.

Acquisition Information

It is unknown when or by whom this album was given to the Archives.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Airplanes--Montana--Butte--Photographs
American bison--Montana--Flathead Indian Reservation--Photographs
Indian reservations--Montana--Photographs

Family Names

Stevens family--Photographs

Geographical Names

Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--Photographs
Trout Creek (Mont.)--Photographs
Yellowstone National Park--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

Photographs

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