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University of Montana Foundation collection, 1951-2015
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Montana Foundation
- Title
- University of Montana Foundation collection
- Dates
- 1951-2015 (inclusive)19512015
- Quantity
- 3.0 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 892
- Summary
- The University of Montana Foundation accepts and administers gifts, requests, and trusts for the benefit of the University and its various departments and programs. This collection includes meeting minutes, financial reports, newsletters and the files of board member Gordon Rognlien.
- Repository
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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
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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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Montana Foundation was established in 1950 with a mission to ensure the University of Montana’s excellence, access, and affordability through a public/private funding partnership. It is empowered to accept and administer gifts, requests, and trusts for the benefit of the University and its various departments and programs, and has supported research, scholarship and building projects. It was known as the University of Montana Endowment Foundation until 1965.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The University of Montana Foundation collection consists unpublished materials, including financial records and meeting minutes, published newsletters and event programs, and the files of early Board member Gordon Rognlien. To facilitate discovery and use, these materials have been combined to create this single Foundation collection.
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
University of Montana Foundation Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection has been divided into three series:
Series I: Foundation Records, 1.8 linear feet, 1952-2010
Series II: Newsletters, 0.2 linear feet, 1977-2015
Series III: D. Gordon Rognlien, 1.0 linear feet, 1951-1986
Custodial History
The custodial history of this collection is unknown.
Acquisition Information
There is no clear documentation about how or when the Foundation records and publications came to the University of Montana Archives. The files of Gordon Rognlien were transferred to the Archives in 1986.
Processing Note
During processing, official UM Foundation records, Foundation publications and the Foundation papers of a board member were organized as individual series, but combined into one collection.
Related Materials
The University of Montana Office of the President records (RG 1) also contain files about the Foundation and the Excellence Fund.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Foundation Records, 1952-2010Return to Top
This series includes articles of incorporation, by-laws, campaign material, gift reports, lecture invitations, research project reports, scholarships and awards, financial reports and other related material.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Articles of Incorporation |
1965-1973 |
| 1/2 | By-Laws, Board Meeting Minutes |
1980-1983 |
| 1/3 | Campaigns/Fundraising |
1982-2005, n.d. |
| 1/4 | Dedication of The Prescott House |
1997 |
| 1/5 | Endowment Foundation |
1952-1969, n.d. |
| 1/6 | Excellence Fund |
1979-1998, n.d. |
| 1/7 | Gift Report |
1961, 1963 |
| 1/8 | Lecture Invitations |
1968-1986 |
| 1/9 | Miscellaneous |
1952-2010 |
| 1/10 | Order of the Grizzlies |
1973, n.d. |
| 1/11 | Remarks of Mike Mansfield and Loren Haar - UM Foundation Dinners |
1967-1968 |
| 1/12 | Research Project Reports and Proposals |
1968 |
| 1/13 | Scholarships and Awards |
1983-1992, n.d. |
| 2/1 | Balance Sheet |
1927-1928, 1966-1968 |
| 2/2 | Financial Report |
1971 |
| 2/3 | Financial Report |
1972 |
| 2/4 | Financial Report |
1973 |
| 2/5 | Financial Report |
1974 |
| 2/6 | Financial Report (Supplement) |
1975 |
| 2/7 | Financial Report |
1976 |
| 2/8 | Financial Report |
1977 |
| 2/9 | Annual Report/Financial Statement |
1978 |
| 2/10 | Annual Report/Financial Statement |
1980 |
| 2/11 | Annual Report/Financial Statement |
1981 |
| 2/12 | Annual Report/Financial Statement |
1982 |
| 2/13 | Financial Report - Fourth Quarter |
1997 |
| 2/14 | Annual Report |
2002 |
| 2/15 | Annual Report |
2005 |
| OS 5/1 | Honor Roll of Donors |
1989-1995 |
| OS 5/2 | Miscellaneous |
1987-1995 |
Series II: Newsletters, 1977-2015Return to Top
This series consists of different newsletters organized or sponsored by the UM Foundation.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2/16 | U of M Foundation - Newsletter |
1977-1978 |
| 2/17 | Carillon - Newsletter |
1978-1981 |
| 2/18 | Foundation - Newsletter |
1985-1986, n.d. |
| 2/19 | Campaign Talk - Newsletter |
1992-1994 |
| 2/20 | Campaign MomentUM - Newsletter |
1997 |
| 2/21 | In Touch - Newsletter |
1999-2001 |
| 2/22 | Foresight - Newsletter |
1991-2002 |
| 2/23 | Raising Montana - Newsletter |
2013-2015 |
Series III: D. Gordon Rognlien, 1951-1986Return to Top
This series consists of the personal documents of Gordon Rognlien, an alumni of the University of Montana, a charter member of the UM Foundation, and a long time Board of Trustees member. The documents include accountant’s reports and other financial documents, research project materials, Foundation meeting minutes and agendas, and personal business letters.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/1 | Accountant's Reports |
1966-1967 |
| 3/2 | Annual Financial Reports |
1952-1963 |
| 3/3 | Assets |
1960, 1961 |
| 3/4 | Center for Natural Resources |
1966-1968, n.d. |
| 3/5 | Center for the Arts |
1969-1970 |
| 3/6 | Computer Center Project |
1961-1962 |
| 3/7 | Investment Review |
1958-1968 |
| 3/8 | Lubrecht Forest Project |
1966-1967 |
| 3/9 | Religious Center Project |
1960-1970 |
| 3/10 | Research Project Proposals |
1964-1969 |
| 4/1 | Articles of Incorporation and By Laws |
1959-1965 |
| 4/2 | Declaration of Trust |
1952 |
| 4/3 | Financial Documents |
1953-1970, n.d. |
| 4/4 | Meeting Minutes and Agenda (1 of 2) |
1951-1964 |
| 4/5 | Meeting Minutes and Agenda (2 of 2) |
1964-1970 |
| 4/6 | Miscellaneous |
1952-1983, n.d. |
| 4/7 | Personal/Business Letters (1 of 2) |
1951-1961 |
| 4/8 | Personal/Business Letters (2 of 2) |
1962-1986 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Rognlien, Gordon
Corporate Names
- U of M Foundation (Missoula, Mont.)
- University of Montana-Missoula
Finding aid prepared by Jacob Maclean
2017
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