National Wildlife Refuge System Region Six reports, 1953-1981
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 1969-1972, 1974-1980
- Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, 1969-1972, 1976-1980
- Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, September-December 1953-1980
- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, 1969-1971, 1974-1980
- Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 1969-1971, 1974-1980
- National Bison Range, 1969-1972, 1974-1980
- National Elk Range, 1965, 1967-1972, 1974-1980
- Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, September-December 1953-1967, 1969, 1976-1979
- Northeastern Montana Wetlands District, 1976-1980
- Northwest Montana Wetland District, 1976-1980
- Pablo National Wildlife Refuge, September-December 1960, May-August 1961-1967, 1976-1980
- Pishkun National Wildlife Refuge, September-December 1960, May-August 1961
- Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, 1968-1970
- Swan River National Wildlife Refuge, 1976-1980
- U.L. Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1969-1972, 1974-1976
- Willow Creek National Wildlife Refuge, September-December 1960, May-August, 1961
- Memorandums, 1973-1981
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- National Wildlife Refuge System (U.S.)
- Title
- National Wildlife Refuge System Region Six reports
- Dates
- 1953-1981 (inclusive)19531981
- Quantity
- 5.0 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 743
- Summary
- Region Six of the National Wildlife Refuge System is also known as the Mountain-Prairie Region. The National Wildlife Refuge Region Six reports consist of narrative reports for the Billings area National Refuges and a set of memos pertaining to those reports. The Billings area covered much of Montana and parts of western Wyoming.
- 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 Note
The National Wildlife Refuge System is a part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which, in turn, falls under the jurisdiction of Department of the Interior. Region Six of the National Wildlife Refuge System is also known as the Mountain-Prairie Region and covers several states that include Montana and Wyoming. According to a November 23, 1973 memo within this collection, the Billings area of Region Six included the following refuges: Benton Lake, Charles M. Russell, Medical Lake, National Bison Range, National Elk Range, Ravalli (Lee Metcalf), Red Rock Lakes, Seedskadee, and U.L. Bend-Bowdoin. According to a 2010 mission statement, the National Wildlife Refuge System is responsible for the administration of a network of lands and waters "for the conservation, management, and, where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats." Amongst the appropriate public uses identified by the system are "hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, interpretation, and education."
Content Description
The National Wildlife Refuge System Region Six reports contains narrative reports for refuges in Montana and Wyoming. While the file names reflect the current names of refuges as of 2010, reports in the collection contain names that would have been current as of the writing of the reports. Any name changes reflected by the reports are indicated in the notes sections of this guide under the appropriate file name. Reports include data and descriptions related to weather conditions, wildlife, refuge management, and public relations. In addition, some reports incorporate photos, pamphlets, and clippings into the primary research. The reports were produced annually beginning in 1964. Prior to 1964, the reports cover 4 month spans.
In addition to the narrative reports, this collection contains a file of memorandums relating to the filing of the narrative reports. Many of the memorandums are carbon copies to Robert M. Ballou.
Use of the Collection
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], National Wildlife Refuge System Region Six Reports, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Reports are arranged alphabetically according to refuge, then chronologically. Memormandums are filed at the end of the collection.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Benton Lake National Wildlife RefugeDates: 1969-1972, 1974-1980Container: Box 1
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Description: Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge
This file contains annual narrative reports for the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, which includes Creedman Coulee, Lake Thibadeau, Black Coulee, and Hewitt Lake. Beginning in 1978, the reports covered both the refuge and Bowdoin Wetlands Management District.
Dates: 1969-1972, 1976-1980Container: Box 2 -
Description: Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
This file contains narrative reports for the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, which was called the Fort Peck Game Range until January 1963. By 1978, the area was officially referred to as a National Wildlife Refuge.
Dates: September-December 1953-1980Container: Box 3-5 -
Description: Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
This file contains annual narrative reports for the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, which was called the Ravalli National Wildlife Refuge until 1978.
Dates: 1969-1971, 1974-1980Container: Box 6 -
Description: Medicine Lake National Wildlife RefugeDates: 1969-1971, 1974-1980Container: Box 6-7
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Description: National Bison RangeDates: 1969-1972, 1974-1980Container: Box 7-8
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Description: National Elk RangeDates: 1965, 1967-1972, 1974-1980Container: Box 8-9
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Description: Ninepipe National Wildlife RefugeDates: September-December 1953-1967, 1969, 1976-1979Container: Box 9-11
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Description: Northeastern Montana Wetlands District
This file contains annual narrative reports for the Northeastern Montana Wetlands, which is contained within Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Daniels counties.
Dates: 1976-1980Container: Box 11 -
Description: Northwest Montana Wetland District
This file contains annual narrative reports for the Northwestern Montana Wetlands, which is contained within Flathead and Lake counties. In 1976, the district was called the Northwest Montana Waterfowl Production Area, which was administered by the National Bison Range.
Dates: 1976-1980Container: Box 11 -
Description: Pablo National Wildlife RefugeDates: September-December 1960, May-August 1961-1967, 1976-1980Container: Box 11-12
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Description: Pishkun National Wildlife RefugeDates: September-December 1960, May-August 1961Container: Box 12
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Description: Seedskadee National Wildlife RefugeDates: 1968-1970Container: Box 12
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Description: Swan River National Wildlife RefugeDates: 1976-1980Container: Box 12
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Description: U.L. Bend National Wildlife RefugeDates: 1969-1972, 1974-1976Container: Box 12-13
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Description: Willow Creek National Wildlife RefugeDates: September-December 1960, May-August, 1961Container: Box 13
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Description: MemorandumsDates: 1973-1981Container: Box 13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Wildlife refuges--Montana--Management
- Wildlife refuges--Wyoming--Management
Personal Names
- Ballou, Robert M.--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- National Wildlife Refuge System (U.S.). Region Six
