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Hine Family papers,, 1886-1941
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hine family
- Title
- Hine Family papers,
- Dates
- 1886-1941 (inclusive)18861941
- Quantity
- .4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MC 387
- Summary
- This collection consists of correspondence, diaries, financial records, and miscellany relating to the Hine family of Bridger, Montana.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
-
Collection is open for research
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Wales F. Hine (who went by his middle name, Fred) was born in 1861 in New York to Wales W. and Mariah Hine. The 1881 census shows that Fred was one of 7 children living at home, the middle child of: William (26), Mattie (24), Lewis (21), Fred (19), Delbert (17), Satie (11) and Frank (6). Wales and his three oldest boys (William, Lewis and Fred) all worked on the family's farm.
In 1890, Fred married Lizzie, a Nebraska native, and by 1900 the two were living in Clarks Fork, Montana with their two children, Oleeta (6) and Blanch (9, listed as "adopted daughter"). By 1910, the family, minus Blanch, was living in Red Lodge, and Fred was working as a surveyor. Oleeta left home by 1916 and was working as a music teacher in Billings. Fred continued to work off and on as a farmer and county surveyor until his death, sometime between 1930 and 1940.
Lizzie moved to Bridger, Montana by 1935, and by 1940 had taken a job as the Assistant Postmistress there. She owned her own home, which was valued at one thousand dollars, a respectable sum for the time. She passed away July 16, 1969 at the age of 97.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of correspondence (1917-1922); two volumes that are both financial ledgers and day books combined (1886-1920); two diaries, one of unknown authorship (1922-1927), and one that was written by Lizzie Hine during her time as Assistant Postmaster at Bridger, Montana (1937-1941); and miscellany relating to the Hine family (including a partially filled Mining Transit book).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
[item description and date]. Name of Collection. Collection Number. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
CorrespondenceReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1 / 1 | General (correspondents include:
L.C. Hine, Ella, A.J. Mohr, Fred Hine, Frank Cleveland) |
1917-1922 |
Financial Records (Diaries)Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/2 | Single volume used as a financial
entry journal and a diary |
1886-1920 |
1/3 | Single volume used as a financial
entry journal and a diary |
1904-1917 |
DiariesReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/4 | Author unknown, likely Lizzie
Hine |
1922-1927 |
1/5 | Lizzie Hine |
1937-1941 |
MiscellanyReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/6 | "Mining Transit Book
363" |
Undated |
1/7 | Height/weight chart, banking
register |
Undated |
1/8 | Biographical material (census
records, etc.) |
Undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture--Montana--History.
- Postmasters--United States--History.
Geographical Names
- Bridger, Mont.