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Harry T. Northey papers, 1929-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Northey, Harry T., 1911-2006
- Title
- Harry T. Northey papers
- Dates
- 1929-1976 (inclusive)19291976
- Quantity
- 2.0 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 694
- Summary
- Harry T. Northey served as both a representative and senator for Montana between 1963 and 1974. Materials in this collection relate primarily to his civic and legislative activity; some personal materials are also included.
- 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
Harry T. Northey was born to Bessie Rickard Northey and John William Northey in Silver Bow, Montana on May 5, 1911. He attended elementary school in Philipsburg, moved to Missoula in 1923, and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1931. He married Dorcas Keach in 1936, with whom he raised four sons and a daughter—John, Tom, Dick, Harry and Betsy. Northey studied electrical engineering at vocational school, and after working assorted jobs, became office manager at Reely’s Van and Storage of Missoula. He founded his own moving company, Montana Transfer, with partner Lyle Heath in 1958. Northey continued to manage this business throughout his political career. Northey held several community positions, among which were Secretary for Little League Baseball of Missoula; President of the Active Club; member of the City Park Board and of the City Police and Civil Service Commission; President of Montana Transfer and Warehouseman’s Association; member of the Lions Club, Elks Club and PTA Council; member of the Chamber Commerce Education Committee; and Trustee for School District 1 from 1950 to 1962, three years of which he served as chairman.
As a Republican, Northey served terms in the Montana House of Representatives and Montana Senate from 1963 to 1974. Notable areas of legislative interest include air pollution control, predator protection, education, and the debate on a state sales tax. Although not re-elected to the Senate in 1974, Northey continued his community engagement throughout his retired years. He died in Missoula on June 10, 2006.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
A variety of material types comprise this collection, including clippings, correspondence, drafts, notes, photographs and publications. Materials relate to Northey’s business, civic and political pursuits. Limited materials also pertain to his personal life. Legislative and campaign-related items make up the bulk of the collection.
The collection has been organized into four series. Series I: General Correspondence (1961-1974), primarily contains letters from his constituents and fellow legislators, as well as his responses where available. Most correspondence material relates to his legislative and civic activity. Series II: Legislative Materials (1961-1976), contains bill drafts, clippings, correspondence, notes, pamphlets and speeches related to Northey’s campaign history and legislative projects. Series III: Civic Activity (1951-1970), includes correspondence, papers and publications pertaining to Northey’s involvement in community associations and boards, as well as his private business. Series IV: Personal Materials (1929-1974), is comprised of papers, photographs and miscellaneous materials that relate more closely to his personal life than to his public one.
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 intellectual property rights were transferred to The University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Harry T. Northey Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is divided into four series:
Series I: General Correspondence, 0.75 linear feet, 1961-1974
Series II: Legislative Materials, 0.75 linear feet, 1961-1976
Series III: Civic Activity, 0.4 linear feet, 1951-1970
Series IV: Personal Materials, 0.1 linear feet, 1929-1974
Custodial History
This collection was held by the creator. Northey’s family donated the collection upon his death in 2006. His wife Dorcas played an integral role in gathering the materials, particularly the newspaper clippings.
Acquisition Information
Northey’s family donated the collection to the Archives in 2006.
Processing Note
This collection was processed in 2008. The materials arrived in relative disarray, with limited correspondence and legislative papers arranged in rough chronological order.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: General Correspondence, 1961-1974Return to Top
This series includes correspondence relating to Northey’s civic and legislative activity. Letters of both a personalized and less personal nature are to be found on a wide variety of subjects. Some months, as well as the entire year of 1965, are absent from the inclusive materials. The series is organized chronologically.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Correspondence |
1961 |
1/2 | Correspondence |
1962 |
1/3 | Correspondence |
January 1963 |
1/4 | Correspondence |
February 1-8, 1963 |
1/5 | Correspondence |
February 9-26, 1963 |
1/6 | Correspondence |
March-June 1963 |
1/7 | Correspondence |
1964 |
1/8 | Correspondence |
1966 |
1/9 | Correspondence |
January 1967 |
1/10 | Correspondence |
February-October 1967 |
1/11 | Correspondence |
1968 |
2/1 | Correspondence |
January 1969 |
2/2 | Correspondence |
February 1-14, 1969 |
2/3 | Correspondence |
February 14-28, 1969 |
2/4 | Correspondence |
March-May 1969 |
2/5 | Correspondence |
1970-1972 |
2/6 | Correspondence |
1973-1974 |
2/7 | Correspondence |
undated |
Series II: Legislative Materials, 1961-1976Return to Top
This series contains bill drafts, clippings, correspondence pamphlets and other publications related to Northey’s legislative and campaign activity. The papers have been organized topically; divisions include air pollution, education, the Legislative Assembly, a Montana sales tax debate, the Platform Committee on Labor and Industry, predator protection, speeches and notes, and a miscellaneous category. The correspondence materials included in this series are distinguished from general correspondence by merit of their relevance to particular legislative issues. In addition, any correspondence that arrived in physical attachment to related legislative materials was maintained in place. Materials are organized topically.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
2/8 | Air Pollution Legislation |
1965-1967 |
2/9 | Air Pollution Legislation, clippings |
1963-1967 |
2/10 | Air Pollution Legislation, correspondence |
1963-1968 |
2/11 | Air Pollution Legislation, related
publications |
1962-1968 |
3/1 | Campaigns and Elections, clippings |
1962-1972 |
3/2 | Education Legislation |
1961-1969 |
3/3 | Legislative Assembly, clippings |
1962-1974 |
3/4 | Missoula County precinct map |
1967 |
3/5 | Montana Sales Tax |
1962-1969 |
3/6 | Montana Sales Tax, clippings |
1962-1968 |
3/7 | Platform Committee on Labor and Industry |
1968 |
3/8 | Predator Protection Legislation: Birds of
Prey |
1971 |
3/9 | Predator Protection Legislation: Mountain
Lion |
1970-1971 |
3/10 | Speeches and Notes |
1968-1976 |
3/11 | Miscellaneous |
1964-1969 |
3/12 | Miscellaneous |
1972-1974 |
Series III: Civic Activity, 1951-1970Return to Top
This series contains materials relating to Northey’s civic undertakings, primarily in Missoula. Materials pertaining to his involvement with the Missoula Lions Club, the Montana Motor Transport Association, and the Montana Bowling Association and not least the Republican Party are included. Clippings, newsletters, and notes verify the continuing progress of his private moving business. Northey’s time served as school trustee is recorded with meeting minutes and miscellaneous publications. Materials have been arranged by topic.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
4/1 | Missoula Lions Club |
1962-1968 |
4/2 | Montana Transfer Company |
1951-1969 |
4/3 | Republican Party |
1962-1970 |
4/4 | Republican Party |
1972-1974 |
4/5 | School Trustee Minutes |
1957-1961 |
4/6 | School Trustee Minutes |
1961-1962 |
4/7 | School Trustee Minutes |
1961-1962 |
4/8 | School Trustee Miscellaneous |
1952 |
4/9 | Miscellaneous |
1952-1967 |
Series IV: Personal Materials, 1929-1974Return to Top
Comprising this small series are materials not directly related to the areas covered by other series. The included photographs are of a variety of subjects, such as the legislative assembly and possibly family, but are mostly unlabeled and undated.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
4/10 | Photographs |
1951-1970 |
4/11 | Miscellaneous |
1929-1974 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Air--Pollution--Law and legislation--Montana
- Businessmen--Montana--Missoula
- Education and state--Montana
- Game laws--Montana
- Legislators--Montana
- Political campaigns--Montana--Missoula
- Predator hunting--Montana
- Sales tax--Law and legislation--Montana
- Storage and moving trade--Montana--Missoula
Personal Names
- Northey, Harry T. 1911-2006--Archives
Corporate Names
- Montana. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives.
- Montana. Legislative Assembly. Senate.
Geographical Names
- Montana--Politics and government--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Personal papers