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Montana Native Plant Society records, 1988-2023
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Montana Native Plant Society
- Title
- Montana Native Plant Society records
- Dates
- 1988-2023 (inclusive)19882023
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet and 3 electronic files
0.29 megabytes of digital materials - Collection Number
- Mss 610
- Summary
- Primarily meeting minutes, membership information, and newsletters from the Montana Native Plant Society, a non-profit organization concerned with the preservation, conservation, and study of the native plants and plant communities of Montana and the education of the public to the values of the native flora and its habitat.
- 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. Researchers must gain permision from the Head of Archives and Special collections to gain access to the restriced membership files.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Montana Native Plant Society was founded in 1987 by Peter Lesica, Virginia Vincent and Kathy Ahlenslager. Members include amateurs and professionals who share a common interest in Montana's unique flora.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of a small portion of the Montana Native Plant Society's records, including meeting minutes, membership information, and newsletters. The newsletter collection is complete from 1987 to 2021. A summer 2007 issue was not printed.
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 status unknown.
Preferred Citation
Montana Native Plant Society Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Collection has been arranged alphabetically, then chronologically.
Location of Originals
Originals of the minutes and by-laws, as well as other materials documenting the organization, remain with the Montana Native Plant Society.
Acquisition Information
Peter Lesica loaned MNPS meeting minutes and other records to the Archives for photocopying in 2004. Members of the MNPS donated past issues of newsletters. Newsletters and field trip programs are donated regularly. Cathie Jean donated three electronic files containing membership information in 2010.
Processing Note
The electronic files were integrated into the original arrangement in 2017. The electronic files were renamed by the processing archivist to better reflect the contents of the files.
Future Additions
Additional materials will be added to the collection on a regular basis.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | By-laws (revised) | 2002 |
| 1 | Guides and various publications | undated |
| electronic file | Membership Report, February -- RESTRICTED | 2010 |
| electronic file | Member Contact Information, July -- RESTRICTED | 2010 |
| electronic file | Membership Report Summary | 2010 |
| Box | ||
| 1 | Minutes | 1988-2008 |
| 1 | Montana Native Plant Garden, Brochure | 2003-2005 |
| 1 | Newsletter
Kelseya
No summer 2007 issue was printed.
|
1987-2011 |
| 2 | Newsletter Kelseya | 2012-2023 |
| 2 | Summer field trips | 2004-2015 |
| 2 | Summer field trips | 2016-2019, 2021-2023 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Botanists--Montana
- Botanizers--Montana
- Botany--Montana--Societies, etc.
- Plants--Montana--Societies, etc.
Finding aid prepared by Donna
McCrea and Kellyn Younggren
2004
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
