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Montana Gerontology Society Records, 1982-2018
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Montana Gerontology Society
- Title
- Montana Gerontology Society Records
- Dates
- 1982-2018 (inclusive)19822018
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet and 30.82 megabytes of digital material
- Collection Number
- Mss 881
- Summary
- The Montana Gerontology Society is dedicated to enhancing professional development and understanding among providers of services, seniors, volunteers, researchers, educators, students, and others associated with the field of aging. This collection include the Society’s administrative documents, conference materials, photographs, and newsletters from 1982-2018.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Montana Gerontology Society was organized in 1982 and provides opportunities for individuals interested in gerontology to share common concerns and ideas. The Society is dedicated to enhancing professional development and understanding among providers of services, seniors, volunteers, researchers, educators, students, and others associated with the field of aging. Among the Society’s objectives are encouraging networking among people in the field, and developing training for professionals and the public. The organization is known for its annual conferences that have been held since 1983.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Montana Gerontology Society collection includes records related to the business of the Society, newsletters published by the organization, and materials related to its annual conferences.
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.
Preferred Citation
Montana Gerontology Society Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is divided into three series:
Series I: Administrative Materials, 1982-2018, 0.25 linear feet and 1.76 megabytes digital files
Sub-series I: Administrative Documents, 1982-2018, 0.25 linear feet
Sub-series II: Photographs, 1997-1998 and undated, 1 folder and 1.76 megabytes digital files
Series II: Conference Materials, 1983-2017, 1.0 linear foot and 29.06 megabytes digital files
Sub-series I: Conference Materials, 1983-2017, 1.0 linear foot
Sub-series II: Schedules, 1984-2014, 20.91 megabytes digital files
Sub-series III: Photographs, 1984-1993, 8.15 megabytes digital files
Series III: Newsletters, 1983-2017, 0.25 linear feet
Custodial History
These materials were held by board members of the Montana Gerontology Society until their donation to the Archives.
Acquisition Information
Mindy Renfro, former president of the Montana Gerontology Society, donated the bulk of the collection to archives on January 8, 2015. Additional materials were donated by Gayle Hudgins in December 2018.
Processing Note
This collection was partially processed in 2016. The original processor disassembled materials housed in binders and grouped similar items together into new folders. The folder titles and folder organization of the initially processed materials were maintained in the final processing of the collection. Duplicates and unrelated materials were removed from the collection during processing.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Administrative Materials, 1982-2018Return to Top
This series contains administrative documents and photographs related to the Montana Gerontology Society. Documents include minutes and by-laws. Photographs are of board members.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Subseries 1: Administrative Documents 0.25 linear feet
Materials originally housed in binders were removed during processing for preservation purposes.
Files are arranged in alphabetical order
|
1982-2018 | |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Accomplishments |
1992-1993 |
| 1/2 | Board of Directors, Lists |
1982-2002 and 2017-2018 |
| 1/3 | Board of Directors Meeting Minutes |
1983-1987 |
| 1/4 | Board of Directors Meeting Minutes |
1989-1993 |
| 1/5 | Board of Directors Meeting Minutes |
1994-2010 |
| 1/6 | Brief History |
Undated |
| 1/7 | Bylaws |
1982-1989, 2005, 2008 and 2012 |
| 1/8 | Correspondence |
1985-1986 |
| 1/9 | Financial Audits and Reports |
1984-1994 |
| 1/10 | Goals |
2004-2005 |
| 1/11 | Guidelines |
2005 |
| 1/12 | Human Resources Materials |
1986-1994, 2002, 2008 and Undated |
| 1/13 | Letterhead, Business Cards, and Envelopes |
Undated |
| 1/14 | Membership Application |
Undated |
| 1/15 | Mission Statement and Calendar |
2003-2004 |
Subseries 2: Photographs 1 folder and 1.76 megabytes digital files
Files are arranged chronologically.
|
1997-1998 and undated | |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/16 | Former Board Members, Photographs |
1986 and Undated |
| digital_image | ||
| Digital Image | Former Board Members, Photographs |
1997-1998 |
| Digital Image | Former Board Members, Photographs |
Undated |
| Digital Image | Former Board Members, Photographs |
Undated |
Series II: Conference Materials, 1983-2017Return to Top
This series contains materials related to the Montana Gerontology Society's annual conferences and is divided into three sub-series: Conference Materials, Schedules and Photographs.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Subseries 1: Conference Materials 1.0 linear foot
Many materials in this subseries were initially housed in three ring binders. Some contents originally housed together in a scrapbook format were separated by the original processor and placed in folders by content type such as administrative documents and programs.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by folder title.
|
1983-2017 | |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/17 | Administrative Documents |
2008 |
| 1/18 | Administrative Documents |
2009 |
| 1/19 | Administrative Documents |
2010 |
| 1/20 | Administrative Documents |
2011 |
| 2/1 | Administrative Documents |
2012 |
| 2/2 | Clippings |
1984-1989 and 2007 |
| 2/3 | Meeting Minutes |
1984-1989 and 2000 |
| 2/4 | Miscellaneous Photographs |
1992 and Undated |
| 2/5 | Programs |
1983-1986 |
| 2/6 | Programs |
1987-1992 |
| 2/7 | Programs |
1993-1996 |
| 2/8 | Programs |
1997-2001 |
| 3/1 | Programs |
2002-2005 |
| 3/2 | Programs |
2006-2012 |
| 3/3 | Programs |
2013-2014 and 2016-2017 |
| 3/4 | Scrapbook |
1983 |
| 3/5 | Scrapbook |
1984 |
| 3/6 | Scrapbook |
1985 |
| 3/7 | Scrapbook |
1986 |
| 3/8 | Scrapbook |
1987 |
| 3/9 | Scrapbook |
1988 |
| 3/10 | Scrapbook |
1989 |
| 3/11 | Scrapbook |
1990 |
Subseries 2: Schedules 20.91 megabytes digital files
|
1984-2014 | |
| electronic_file | ||
| Electronic File | Schedules |
1984-1989 |
| Electronic File | Schedules |
1990-1999 |
| Electronic File | Schedules |
2000-2009 |
| Electronic File | Schedules |
2010-2014 |
Subseries 3: Photographs 8.15 megabytes digital files
|
1984-1993 | |
| digital_image | ||
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1984 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1985 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1986 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1986 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1987 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1988 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1988 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1989 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1992 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1992 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1993 |
| Digital Image | Photographs |
1993 |
Series III: Newsletters, 1983-2017Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4/1 | Newsletters |
1983-1991 |
| 4/2 | Newsletters |
1992-2001 |
| 4/3 | Newsletters |
2002-2015 and 2017 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aging--Social aspects--Montana
- Gerontology--Montana--Congresses
- Gerontology--Vocational guidance--Montana
- Older people--Montana--Social conditions
Corporate Names
- Montana Gerontology Society--Archives
Finding aid prepared by Patrick Swart
2019
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