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Wilson Family papers, 1930-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wilson family
- Title
- Wilson Family papers
- Dates
- 1930-1987 (inclusive)19301987
- Quantity
- 0.4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MC 388 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of materials relating to Kenneth E. Wilson and Stella M. Twedt Wilson of Kremlin and Havre, and includes correspondence, financial records, subject files, 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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Stella Wilson nee' Twedt was born in North Dakota in 1919 or 1920 to Edward and Emma Twedt. She had one sister, Hazel, who was a few years younger than she. In 1920, the family was living in Nolan, Montana (located in Hill County), where Edward worked an a grain stock farmer. Kenneth E. Wilson (listed as "Neilson" in the 1920 census) was born to Frances M. and Mabel Wilson in 1916. Like Stella's father, Kenneth's father worked as a grain stock farmer; in 1920 the family (which included Kenneth's two siblings, Albert and Marion) was living in Kremlin, Montana. Kenneth married Stella in 1941, and the couple would have eight children together: (Andrew) David, Robert, Roger, Donald, Howard, Rachael, Bruce, and Ruth. The family owned a farm in Kremlin, and also kept a "town house" in Havre, so that the children could attend public school there. The Wilson family was active in community and school activities, including 4-H, theater, debate, and music. Kenneth served as a Methodist missionary in Haiti during the winter months when the farm did not require his attention. Stella served on the Havre school board, and was involved in other community volunteerism. Stella passed away in 1974 in Cascade County; Kenneth 21 years later in 1995.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of materials relating to Kenneth E. Wilson and Stella Twedt Wilson of Kremlin and Havre, and includes: incoming, outgoing, and general correspondence (1955-1987); financial records (1930, 1942-1978); subject files relating to the Northwestern Nursery Company (1956-1960); and miscellany (1957-1987).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. The Library & Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
[item description and date]. Name of Collection. Collection Number. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into four series: Correspondence (1959-1987, undated); Financial Records (1930, 1942-1978); Subject Files (1956-1960); and Miscellany (1957-1987).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
CorrespondenceReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1 / 1 | Incoming (correspondents include: Helen Gray, David
Wilson, James Swinney, and Eileen Arnold) |
1959-1987 |
1 / 2 | Incoming (correspondents include: Robert (Bob)
Wilson) |
1962 |
1 / 3 | Incoming (correspondents include: Robert (Bob)
Wilson) |
1963-1987 |
1 / 4 | General (correspondents include: Donna Engdahl, Paul
J. Moore, Roger Wilson, and Governor Tim Babcock) |
undated |
1 / 5 | Miscellaneous (correspondents include: Rachael Wilson,
Jeanne Wilson, Michael Wilson, Ann Busch, Agnes Ashton, Albert S. Wungko Sr., American
Baptist Foreign Mission Society, United States Department of Agriculture, and Laos,
Inc.) |
1955-1987 |
Financial RecordsReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/6 | Record of Merchandise sold, Expenses paid, and Bank
Account debits and credits |
1930 |
1/7 | Record of expenses paid |
1942-1951 |
1/8 | Tax notices, tax receipts, general
receipts |
1958-1978 |
Subject FilesReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/9 | Northwestern Nursery Company |
1956-1960 |
MiscellanyReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/10 | 4-H photographs |
circa 1970 |
1/11 | 4-H lists, realty brochures, Notice of Intention to
Form a Cooperative Association, etc. |
1957-1987 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- 4-H Clubs--United States--History
- Farms--Montana
Family Names
- Wilson family (creator)
Geographical Names
- Havre, Mont.
- Hill County, Mont.
- Kremlin, Mont.