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Deer Lodge (Mont.) City Government Study Commission records, 1974-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Deer Lodge (Mont.). City Government Study Commission.
- Title
- Deer Lodge (Mont.) City Government Study Commission records
- Dates
- 1974-1977 (inclusive)19741977
- Quantity
- .4 linear feet of shelf space
- Collection Number
- LG 14
- Summary
- This collection (1974-1977) consists of general correspondence, including letters exchanged between the State Local Government Study Commission, and workshop leaders, and consultants; minutes of the Deer Lodge City Government Study Commission; subject files; clippings; and miscellany.
- 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
-
Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The 1972 Montana Constitution required the legislature to "... provide procedures requiring each local government unit or combination of units to review its structure and submit one alternative form of government to the qualified electors ..." by 1976. Local governments were assisted in their endeavors by the Montana State Commission on Local Government.
The Deer Lodge City Government Study Commission was one of 182 city, town, and county local government study commissions, each of which consisted of at least three unpaid members elected in nonpartisan elections held in November 1974. The Commission conducted a review of the Deer Lodge government and recommended the "strong mayor and weak council" form of government as an alternative form of government, as well as consolidation of the city police department with the county sheriff's office. Both recommendations were rejected by the voters in a November 1976 election.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of five series: general correspondence, which contains letters exchanged with the state commission, workshop leaders, consultants such as the Institute of the Rockies and the University of Montana, other government study commissions, etc.; minutes (1974-1977) of the Deer Lodge City Government Study Commission and the joint meetings of the Deer Lodge City and Powell County Government Study Commissions; subject files; clippings; and miscellany.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General Correspondence Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1-2 | Miscellaneous (correspondents
include other local government study commissions and Deer Lodge citizens)
|
1974-1977 |
| 1 / 3 | Institute of the Rockies
|
1975 |
| 1 / 4 | Montana State Commission on
Local Government |
1975-1976 |
Minutes Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 5-6 | Deer Lodge City Government Study
Commission |
1974-1977 |
| 1 / 7 | Deer Lodge and Powell County
Government Study Commissions joint meetings |
1975-1976 |
Photographs Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 8 | List of photographs transferred
to the Photo Archives |
Subject Files Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 9 | Law enforcement and proposed law
enforcement service transfer from Deer Lodge to Powell County |
1975-1976 |
| 1 / 10 | Proposed reapportionment plan
for Deer Lodge (contains OVERSIZE MATERIAL, see oversize box) |
1976 |
| 1 / 11 | Proposed reapportionment plan
for Powell County (contains OVERSIZE MATERIAL, see map case) |
1976 |
| 1 / 12 | Public hearing and forum
|
1975 |
| 1 / 13 | Survey concerning consolidation
of Deer Lodge city and Powell County services |
1976 |
| 1 / 14 | Survey of perceptions of Deer
Lodge government |
1975 |
| 1 / 15 | Survey on preferred form of
government |
1976 |
| 1 / 16 | Workshops |
1975-1976 |
Clippings Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 17 | Miscellaneous (re changing name
of Deer Lodge County, airport, suggested changes in local government)
|
1975-1977 |
Miscellany Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 18 | Proposed booklet on city
government; questionnaires for students; list of city employees; newsletter;
etc. |
1974-1977 |
| 1 / 19 | Questionnaire re boards,
commissions, committees, councils, and special districts |
1975 |
| 1 / 20-21 | Questionnaire re information
about city government from city employees; responses |
1975 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Local government --Montana--Deer Lodge.
Geographical Names
- Deer Lodge (Mont.)--Politics and government.
- Powell County (Mont.)--Politics and government.
Finding aid prepared by Molly Miller, 1999
2006
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