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Klepetko Chapter, Society for Industrial Archaeology records, 1985-2010
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Klepetko Chapter, Society for Industrial Archaeology
- Title
- Klepetko Chapter, Society for Industrial Archaeology records
- Dates
- 1985-2010 (inclusive)19852010
- Quantity
- 0.8 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MC 389 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of correspondence, financial records, organizational records, printed material, subject files, and miscellany created by the Klepetko Chapter of the Society of Industrial Archaeology, a Montana Chapter of an organization created to encourage the study, appreciation and preservation of the archaeological remains of the industrial and technological past.
- 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
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Collection open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
The Society for Industrial Archaeology was founded in October of 1971 in order to "bring together [those] who share a common interest in the archaeology of industry, engineering and technology." SIA's North American headquarters are at the Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Montana's SIA chapter is named after Frank Klepetko, metallurgist and designer of Montana's two largest smelters - the Washoe Reduction Works in Anaconda, and the Boston and Montana Smelter in Great Falls. The Klepetko Chapter was established on February 22nd, 1986; it was the first SIA chapter west of the Mississippi. Among the officers elected at this inaugural meeting were President Mark Fiege, Vice President Fred Quivik, Secretary/Treasurer Dale Martin, Program Coordinator Mary McCormick, and Newsletter Editor Arthur Dolman. Since its inception, the Klepetko Chapter has had a consistent membership of around 50, produces a semi-annual newsletter, and visits historically significant industrial sites around the state at least once a year. Both the national organization and the state chapter also offer process tours of operating industrial facilities like sawmills, hydroelectric plants, gold mines and mills, oil refineries, and sugar beet processing plants. The Montana Chapter is dedicated to documenting, preserving, and interpreting historical industrial sites and artifacts.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of correspondence (1985-2010); financial records (1985-2009), which include some yearly financial reports; organizational records, including membership and longevity lists (1985-2009); printed material (1986-2004), consisting primary of master newsletters and "as printed" versions; subject files (1986-2007), dealing primarily with the Klepetko Chapter's Fall and Spring field trips and tours; and miscellany, which includes several photos that were used in newsletters and flyers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. The Library & Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
[item description and date]. Name of Collection. Collection Number. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into six series: Correspondence; Financial Records; Organizational Records; Printed Material; Subject Files; and Miscellany.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1 | General (correspondents include: Gene Munson, Fred
Quivik, Mark Fiege, and Sandy Norman) |
1986-1990 |
| 1 / 2 | General (correspondents include: Mark Baumler, Brian
Shovers, Kerry Newcomer, and Fred Quivik) |
1995-1998 |
| 1 / 3 | General (correspondents include: Brian Shovers, Kerry
Newcomer, and John Staicer) |
1999-2000 |
| 1 / 4 | General (correspondents include: Brian Shovers, Kerry
Newcomer, Kate Hampton, Judy Bohrnsen, Thomas K. Reilly, and Fred Quivik) |
2001-2004 |
Financial RecordsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/5 | Annual reports |
1996-2010 |
| 1/6 | Financial reports |
1986-1995 |
Organizational RecordsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/7 | Klepetko Chapter Bylaws and Membership
lists |
1985-2009 |
Printed MaterialReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/8 | Master Letterhead |
undated |
| 2/1-2 | Newsletters |
1986-2004 |
Subject FilesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2/3 | Klepetko Chapter |
1986-1994 |
| 2/4 | "SIA, Butte and Anaconda Revisited" |
1997-2005 |
| 2/5 | "Butte Fall Tour" |
1989 |
| 2/6 | "Klepetko Spring Tour, Neihart" |
2000 |
| 2/7 | "SIA, Fall Tour" |
2003 |
| 2/8 | "SIA Fieldtrips" |
2006-2007 |
MiscellanyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2/9 | Photos and reports used in newsletters |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Industrial Archaeology
- Industrial buildings--History
- Industrial equipment--History
Corporate Names
- Klepetko Chapter, Society for Industrial Archaeology (creator)
Geographical Names
- Butte, Mont.
- Helena, Mont.
- Neihart, Mont.
Finding aid prepared by Rachel Lilley
2013
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