Louis W. Adams letter, 1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Adams, Louis W. (Louis Wilbur), b. 1933
Title
Louis W. Adams letter
Dates
1992 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 item
Collection Number
Mss 457
Summary
This collection consists of a single letter written by Louis W. Adams and sent to Ellen Knight. In the letter Adams identifies a mountain and teepees pictured in a photograph, #72-12 held by the University of Montana's Archives, and relates a family story that took place at the same location, Mount Jumbo near Missoula, Montana.
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

Louis Wilbur Adams was born in 1933 and is a member of the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes of Montana. He was a tribal elder at the time this collection guide was written.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a single letter written by Louis W. Adams and sent to Ellen Knight. In the letter Adams identifies a mountain and teepees pictured in a photograph, #72-12 held by the University of Montana's Archives, and relates a family story that took place at the same location, Mount Jumbo near Missoula, Montana. The location of the Indian encampment is now known as John H. Toole Park.

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], Louis W. Adams Letter, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

The chain of ownership of this letter is not documented but it is likely that the author gave the letter directly to the individual who donated it to the Archives.

Acquisition Information

This letter was given to the Archives by Ellen Knight on an unknown date.

Related Materials

Archives & Special Collections holds a copy of the image discussed in Adams letter. The image has the archival photo number of 72-12 or 72.0012 and is available online at http://content.lib.umt.edu/u?/pharchives,2108

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

  • Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana
  • Jumbo, Mount (Mont.)