Bitterroot Valley Photograph Album, 1905-1925

Overview of the Collection

Title
Bitterroot Valley Photograph Album
Dates
1905-1925 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 678
Summary
Photos of the Bitterroot 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 number], Bitterroot Valley Photograph Album, 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 circa 1920
1/18 Scenic Images undated
1/19 Buildings undated
1/20 People 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

Occupations

  • Photographers--Montana--Hamilton

Other Creators

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