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Leslie L. Like Manuscript, 1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Like, Leslie L., 1897-1971
- Title
- Leslie L. Like Manuscript
- Dates
- 1964 (inclusive)19641964
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear ft.
- Collection Number
- Mss 702
- Summary
- The collection consists of a manuscript entitled "History of Drummond" by Leslie L. Like.
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Finding aid in the repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Leslie L. Like was born in 1897 in Great Falls, Montana. After he attended grade school in Butte, Montana, his parents moved to Granite County, where they were homesteaders near Drummond, Montana. Like enlisted in 1919 but he never served overseas. Upon his return, he operated the branch agency of the Continental Oil Company in Drummond for two years and he later had a 640-acre homestead in Powell County. Like also worked as a retail salesman with the Faust Mercantile Company in Drummond. He was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad when he became postmaster in 1924. He held this position until 1957. He was also the proprietor of Drummond's Dreamland Theatre. Like died in 1971
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Manuscript, written in 1964 for the Montana Territorial Centennial, chronicling the history of Drummond and the nearby communities of Hall, New Chicago, and others. It describes many early day residents, organizations, institutions, and events.
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
[Name of document or photograph number], Leslie L. Like Manuscript, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Community life--Montana--Drummond
- Frontier and pioneer life--Montana--Drummond
- Industries--Montana--Drummond
- Mines and mineral resources--Montana--Granite County
- Pioneers--Montana--Drummond--Biography
Geographical Names
- Drummond (Mont.) -- Biography
- Drummond (Mont.)--Church history
- Drummond (Mont.)--History
- Granite County (Mont.)--History
- Hall (Granite County, Mont.)--History
- New Chicago (Mont.)--History
- Philipsburg (Mont.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Histories--Montana--Granite County
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Finding aid prepared by
MarcEdit
2009
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