Vic Reinemer Papers, 1960-1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Reinemer, Vic, 1923-1991
Title
Vic Reinemer Papers
Dates
1960-1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 121 (collection)
Summary
Vic Reinemer was an aide to U.S. Senators James Murray and Lee Metcalf. This collection contains outgoing correspondence, 1972-1973, a draft of the manuscript for the book, Overcharge, which Metcalf and Reinemer co-authored in 1967, and book review clippings of Overcharge.
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
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Vic Reinemer was born in 1923. Before becoming involved in politics, he was associate editor of the Charlotte, North Carolina News. In 1961 he became executive secretary to Montana Senator Lee Metcalf. Vic Reinemer served as an aide to U.S. Senators Murray and Metcalf. He specialized in public utility matters. Vic Reinemer died in January 1991.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains outgoing correspondence, 1972-1973, a draft of the manuscript for the book, Overcharge, which Metcalf and Reinemer co-authored in 1967, and book review clippings of Overcharge. The book dealt with electrical rates in the United States.

The outgoing correspondence deals with public relations, answering letters from companies and the public. They also include information requests, full-filling information requested from others, and letters written about concerns with utility companies. Letters were also written in order to set up testimonies from individuals about new bills that were being presented and also letters of thanks for testimonies.

The complete manuscript for Overcharge is a copy and has some editing notes written on the copy.

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], Vic Reinemer Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series:

Series I: Correspondence, 4 folders, 1967-1973

Series II: Overcharge manuscript, 3 folders, undated

Series III: Clippings, 1 folder, 1960-1967

Custodial History

The materials remained in Reinemer's custody until arrival at the archives.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Vic Reinemer, date unknown.

Processing Note

The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 1998-1999, the collection was re-described.

Related Materials

The Montana Historical Society holds a substantial collection of Lee Metcalf's congressional papers.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I:  Correspondence, 1967-1973Return to Top

4 folders

The outgoing correspondence deals with public relations, answering letters from companies and the public. They also include information requests, full-filling information requested from others, and letters written about concerns with utility companies. Letters were also written in order to set up testimonies from individuals about new bills that were being presented and also letters of thanks for testimonies.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Incoming Correspondence
January 5, 1967
1/2
Outgoing Correspondence
January-April, 1972
1/3
Outgoing Correspondence
May-December 1972
1/4
Outgoing Correspondence
January-March 1973

Series II:   Overcharge Manuscript, undatedReturn to Top

3 folders

This series contains a complete manuscript of Overcharge with editing marks.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/5
Overcharge, Chapters 1-9
1/6
Overcharge, Chapters 10-17
1/7
Overcharge, Chapters 18-23 and footnotes

Series III:  Clippings, 1960-1967Return to Top

1 folder

This series contains clippings related to Overcharge.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/8
1960-1967

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Electric utilities--Rates--United States
  • Public utilities--Law and legislation--United States
  • United States. Congress--Officials and employees

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Metcalf, Lee, 1911-1978. Overcharge