Champion International Corporation scrapbooks

Champion International Corporation scrapbooks, 1986-1988

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Champion International Corporation
Title: Champion International Corporation scrapbooks
Dates: 1986-1988 (inclusive)
19861988
Quantity: 3 volumes
Collection Number: Mss 512
Summary: This collection includes three Champion International Corporation scrapbooks from 1986-1988 made up of articles gathered by a clipping service from a variety of Montana newspapers as well as a few from Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The topics include Champion, Burlington Northern Railway, forests, timber, logging, fire districts, EPA, water resources, water use, power, taxes, politics, and wilderness, the last being particularly dominant in 1988.
Repository: 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: 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 NoteReturn to Top

The earliest predecessor of Champion International Corporation was founded in 1893 as Champion Coated Paper Company in Ohio. The firm underwent a number of business and name changes before emerging as Champion International Corporation in 1972. The company bought St. Regis Corporation in 1984 and was itself bought by International Paper in 2000.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection includes three Champion International Corporation scrapbooks from 1986-1988 made up of articles gathered by a clipping service from a variety of Montana newspapers as well as a few in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The topics include Champion, Burlington Northern Railway, forest, timber, logging, fire districts, EPA, water resources, water use, power, taxes, politics and wilderness, the last being particularly dominant in 1988. In addition to the articles, there are a few brief memos from Bob Kelly to other Champion employees. The three scrapbooks, one for each year, are organized chronologically within each.

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], Champion International Corporation Scrapbooks, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Chain of ownership is unknown.

Acquisition Information

The scrapbooks may have been donated by Bob Kelly, manager of Public Relations for Champion International Corporation. The date of donation is unknown.

Related Materials

The Archives & Special Collections also holds OH 119, five oral history interviews with Champion International Corporation employees.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Fire protection districts--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Forests and forestry--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Logging--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Paper industry--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Papers industry--Environmental aspects--Northwest, Pacific
Power resources--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Taxation--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Timber--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Water use--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Water-supply--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific
Wilderness areas--Press coverage--Northwest, Pacific

Personal Names

Kelly, Bob--Correspondence

Corporate Names

United States. Environmental Protection Agency--Press coverage.
Burlington Northern Inc.--Press coverage
Champion International Corporation--Press coverage

Geographical Names

Northwest, Pacific--Environmental conditions
Northwest, Pacific--Politics and government--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

Scrapbook

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