Harriet Johnston manuscript

Harriet Johnston manuscript, 1916-1929

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Title: Harriet Johnston manuscript
Dates: 1916-1929 (inclusive)
19161929
Quantity: 0.1 linear feet
Collection Number: Mss 713
Summary: This handwritten manuscript with photos is the record of Harriet Johnston's study of the climate, plants and animals of the parks, hills, rivers and streams around Missoula, Montana, between 1916 and 1929.
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

Harriet Johnston was born on November 10, 1907, to William Milton Johnston and Mabel Sleeper Johnston in Billings, Montana. She had two siblings, Margaret and Paul. She attended the University of Montana-Missoula where she belonged to Kappa Alpha Theta, majored in physical education and biology, and graduated in 1929. She married Joe Josephson and had two children, Richard and Peggy. Harriet Johnston Josephson died July 14, 2004 in Missoula, Montana.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This handwritten manuscript with photos is the record of Harriet Johnston's study of the climate, plants and animals of the parks, hills, rivers and streams around Missoula, Montana, between 1916 and 1929. Greenough Park, Waterworks Hill, Mount Sentinel, Mount Jumbo are among the specific areas studied. She also includes lists of shrubs and trees, flowers, grasses, plants, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The photos show representative views of the focus areas.

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. At their request, copyright is retained by the family of the author until 2019.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Harriet Johnston Manuscript, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Manuscript was held by author and then her family prior to donation.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Peggy Miller, 1999.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Animals--Montana--Missoula Region
Biology--Research--Montana--Missoula Region
Plants--Montana--Missoula Region
Rivers--Montana--Missoula Region

Corporate Names

State University of Montana (Missoula)--Students

Geographical Names

Greenhough Park (Missoula, Mont.)
Jumbo, Mount (Mont.)
Missoula Region (Mont.)--Climate
Sentinel, Mount (Missoula County, Mont.)
Waterworks Hill (Mont.)

Occupations

Women college students--Montana--Missoula

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