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M. Catherine White Papers, 1920-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- White, M. Catherine, 1891-1986
- Title
- M. Catherine White Papers
- Dates
- 1920-1952 (inclusive)19201952
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 102 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection includes correspondence and research regarding White's thesis and book on David Thompson's Journals and his explorations of the West.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mary Catherine White was born September 2, 1891, in Kansas City, KS. After graduating from Montana State Normal School in Dillon, Montana, in 1914, she taught elementary school in Broadview and Billings, Montana, until 1925.
White received a certificate of librarianship from the University of Wisconsin Library School in 1926. The following year, she joined the faculty of Montana State University in Missoula. During her thirty years at the University, she worked as an instructor and assistant professor of library science, as well as reference librarian.
White received a Master in Arts degree from the University of Montana in 1940 for her thesis on David Thompson which appeared in book form in 1950 with the title David Thompson's Journals Relating to Montana and Adjacent Regions. David Thompson was a British explorer and geographer who has been credited with discovering the falls of the Clark Fork River (Thompson Falls) and opening the first trading post in what is now Montana.
White retired from the University in 1957. She died in July 1986.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes correspondence and research regarding White's thesis and book on David Thompson's Journals about his explorations of the West. Copies of her Thompson work in various stages and a single copy of an article drawn from the Thompson research are included as well.
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
[Name of document or photograph number], M. Catherine White Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is divided into three series:
Series I: Correspondence, 0.1 linear foot, 1942-1953
Series II: Research, 0.1 linear feet, undated
Series III: Writings, 0.3 linear feet, 1940-1950
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Correspondence, 1942-1953Return to Top
This series includes correspondence about the published version of David Thompson's Journals. These letters offer praise and suggestions or corrections. This series also includes one review of the book.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Correspondence regarding book
|
1942, 1952-1953 |
1/2 | Review of
David Thompson's Journals
|
1953 |
Series II: Research , undatedReturn to Top
This series includes secondary research such as news clippings and a primary research item, a map.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/3 | Columbia River Basin map
|
1931 |
1/4 | Research, undated |
|
1/5 | Newspaper clipping research
|
1920-1942 |
Series III: Writings , 1940-1950Return to Top
This Series includes a single copy of an article, "Saleesh House," written by White and carbon copies of her thesis, a bound copy of her thesis, galley proofs of her book, an indexing copy of her book, and a "Ralph Space" corrections copy of her book.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/6 | Reprint of "Saleesh House"
article |
July 1942 |
1/7 | Portions of thesis manuscript
|
1940 |
1/8 | Thesis on David Thompson, pages
1-125 |
1940 |
1/9 | Thesis on David Thompson, pages
126-250 |
1940 |
1/10 | Thesis on David Thompson, pages
251-350 |
1940 |
1/11 | Thesis on David Thompson, pages
351-512 |
1940 |
2/1 | Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 1-141 |
1940 |
2/2 | Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 145-296 |
1940 |
2/3 | Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 297-449 |
1940 |
2/4 | Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 450-512 |
1940 |
2/5 | Bound copy of thesis on David
Thompson |
1940 |
2/6 | Galley proofs on
David Thompson's Journals, p.I-CLXi |
1950 |
3/1 | Galley proofs of
David Thompson's Journals, pages 1-130
|
1950 |
3/2 | Galley proofs of
David Thompson's Journals, pages 131-222
|
1950 |
3/3 | Galley proofs of
David Thompson's Journals, pages 226-Lxiv
|
1950 |
3/4 |
David Thompson's Journals, Indexing copy part I
|
1950 |
3/5 |
David Thompson's Journals, Indexing copy part II
|
1950 |
3/6 |
David Thompson's Journals, Ralph Space correction,
part I |
1950 |
3/7 |
David Thompson's Journals, Ralph Space correction,
part II |
1950 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Thompson, David, 1770-1857
Corporate Names
- University of Montana--Missoula--Alumni and alumnae
- University of Montana--Missoula--Faculty
Geographical Names
- Montana--Discovery and exploration
Occupations
- Women historians--Montana--Missoula