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Rosa V. Beall papers, 1912-1929
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beall, Rosa V.
- Title
- Rosa V. Beall papers
- Dates
- 1912-1929 (inclusive)19121929
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 300
- Summary
- This collection includes three letters by Rosa V. Beall, photographs of her and Mrs. E.L. (Lina) Houston, and ephemera, 1912-1929.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Rosa V. Beall was born in Lewis County, New York, June 29, 1838, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Barker. She was a graduate of music and art from Fairfield Seminary, New York. With her first husband, A. H. Van Vlierden and two daughters, she crossed the plains in 1864, arriving in Bozeman, Montana on August 1st of that year. She was known as the first white woman to make her home in Bozeman. The Van Vlierdens divorced in 1867 and in November 1868 Rosa married William J. Beall, one of the founders of Bozeman. They lived in a home built by Beall in 1868, located on the ground now known as Beall Park, until 1920 when the property, about five acres, was purchased through popular subscription for a recreational center. Mrs. Beall was prominent member of Bozeman society and wrote articles about the history of the community. She was one of the organizers of the Pioneers' Society of Gallatin County, a charter member of St. James Episcopal Church, the Lily of the Valley chapter order of the Eastern Star and of the Masonic Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Beall died on April 16, 1930 at the age of 92.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes three letters by Rosa V. Beall to Mrs. Walter Burke in Livingston, Montana; two tickets to the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers annual ball in 1926, a reunion notice and ribbon for the Pioneers' Society of Gallatin County, and a news clipping on a children's social event hosted by Beall; two photographs and copy of an ink drawing ing of Beall, a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Beall in front of their home; and three photographs of Mrs. E.L. (Lina) Houston, 1912-1929.
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], Rosa V. Beall Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Custodial History
Collection held by Burke family for some time but full custodial history unknown.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Margaret Burke, 1972
Processing Note
The photos were separated from the papers some time after donation and rejoined in 2010.
Related Materials
The Merrill V. Burlingame Archives at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana holds a scrapbook created by Rosa V. Beall.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Three letters to Mrs. William (Burkie) Burke | 1919-1926 |
| 2 | Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers and Pioneers' Society of Gallatin County ephemera, and a clipping | 1926 |
| 3 | 300.001: Photograph of Rosa V. Beall | undated |
| 3 | 300.002: Photograph of Rosa V. Beall | undated |
| 3 | 300.003: Copy of ink drawing of Rosa V. Beall | undated |
| 3 | 300.004: Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Beall in front of their house, Bozeman, Montana | undated |
| 4 | 300.005: Photograph of Mrs. E.L. (Lina) Houston | 1912 |
| 4 | 300.006: Photograph of Mrs. E.L. (Lina) Houston | 1916 |
| 4 | 300.007: Photograph of Mrs. E.L. (Lina) Houston | 1923 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Balls (Parties)--Montana.
- Women--Montana--Bozeman--Correspondence.
Personal Names
- Burke, Wallace, Mrs.--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Geographical Names
- Bozeman (Mont.)--Social life and customs
- Montana--History--Societies, etc.
Finding aid prepared by Teresa
Hamann
2010
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
