Photograph Album of the Bitterroot Valley and Mission Valley, Montana

Photograph Album of the Bitterroot Valley and Mission Valley, Montana, 1905-1925

Overview of the Collection

Title: Photograph Album of the Bitterroot Valley and Mission Valley, Montana
Dates: 1905-1925 (inclusive)
Quantity: 0.2 linear feet
Collection Number: Mss 678
Summary: This album includes photos of the Bitterroot Valley and the Mission Valley in Montana between 1905 and 1925, and two photos of St. Ignatius, Montana.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists primarily of photographs of the Bitterroot Valley in Montana between 1905 and 1925, including the Bitterroot Highway, the Club House at Charlo Heights, the Stevensville Mercantile, and Sleeping Child Hot Springs. Many of the photos were taken by J. W. Johnson, a photographer in Hamilton, Montana, a few are by Herman Schnitzmeyer who worked for the Northern Pacific Railway, and the remainder are not credited. The collection also includes two photos of St. Ignatius, Montana.

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

Photograph Album of the Bitterroot Valley and Mission Valley, Montana, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Custodial history unknown.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information unknown.

Processing Note

The collection processor discarded the leather photo album cover because of its advanced deterioration. Mounted and loose photos were placed in folders. Identified photographs were individually numbered and foldered; unidentified photos were placed in folders by category.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box/Folder	photo_number
1/1	678.001	Scenic view with large sign reading "Entrance to the Bitter Root Valley"	circa 1910
1/2	678.002	Bitterroot Highway	circa 1920
1/3	678.003	West Fork of Bitterroot River	circa 1920
1/4	678.004	Club House at Charlo Heights, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright	1922
1/5	678.005	Fort Owen, Stevensville, Montana	undated
1/6	678.006	Hamilton, Montana, tourist campground	circa 1920
1/7	678.007	Hell Rock, East Fork, Bitterrroot Valley	circa 1910
1/8	678.008	Automobile near Hell Rock, East Fork, Bitterroot Valley	1920
1/9	678.009	Gathering by Ravalli, Montana train depot	circa 1912
1/10	678.010	Sleeping Child Hot Springs Hotel	circa 1920
1/11	678.011	Sleeping Child Hot Springs Bath House	circa 1920
1/12	678.012	Stevensville Mercantile	circa 1920
1/13	678.013	Victor, Montana Main Street	circa 1920
1/14	678.014	Big Horn Sheep carcass hung on tree Little West Fork of the Bitterroot	circa 1920
1/15	678.015	Duck, geese, and other bird carcasses from hunting day at Lake Como	circa 1920
1/16	678.016	St. Ignatius, banner above the crowd reads "Mission Valley Welcomes New Settlers"	circa 1910
1/17		Farm Photographs Including farm equipment, buildings, crops, and cattle.	circa 1920
1/18		Scenic Images Including Lake of the Clouds, Mission Range, Montana and Gallatin River, Montana	undated
1/19		Buildings Including a brick cold storage building and the Daly Mansion, Hamilton, Montana.	undated
1/20		People Including portrait photographs of Mr. Wise and Miss Dorothy Carlstrom and marching band members with instruments.	undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

Bitterroot River Valley (Mont.)--Photographs
Saint Ignatius (Mont.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

Photograph albums--Montana--Bitterroot River Valley
Photograph albums--Montana--Mission Valley

Occupations

Photographers--Montana--Hamilton

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Johnson, J. W. (John William), 1878-1957
- Schnitzmeyer, Herman

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