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Vic Reinemer Papers, 1960-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Reinemer, Vic, 1923-1991
- Title
- Vic Reinemer Papers
- Dates
- 1960-1973 (inclusive)19601973
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 121 (collection)
- Summary
- Vic Reinemer was an aide to U.S. Senators James Murray and Lee Metcalf. This collection contains outgoing correspondence, 1972-1973, a draft of the manuscript for the book, Overcharge, which Metcalf and Reinemer co-authored in 1967, and book review clippings of Overcharge.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Vic Reinemer was born in 1923. Before becoming involved in politics, he was associate editor of the Charlotte, North Carolina News. In 1961 he became executive secretary to Montana Senator Lee Metcalf. Vic Reinemer served as an aide to U.S. Senators Murray and Metcalf. He specialized in public utility matters. Vic Reinemer died in January 1991.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains outgoing correspondence, 1972-1973, a draft of the manuscript for the book, Overcharge, which Metcalf and Reinemer co-authored in 1967, and book review clippings of Overcharge. The book dealt with electrical rates in the United States.
The outgoing correspondence deals with public relations, answering letters from companies and the public. They also include information requests, full-filling information requested from others, and letters written about concerns with utility companies. Letters were also written in order to set up testimonies from individuals about new bills that were being presented and also letters of thanks for testimonies.
The complete manuscript for Overcharge is a copy and has some editing notes written on the copy.
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], Vic Reinemer Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in three series:
Series I: Correspondence, 4 folders, 1967-1973
Series II: Overcharge manuscript, 3 folders, undated
Series III: Clippings, 1 folder, 1960-1967
Custodial History
The materials remained in Reinemer's custody until arrival at the archives.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Vic Reinemer, date unknown.
Processing Note
The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 1998-1999, the collection was re-described.
Related Materials
The Montana Historical Society holds a substantial collection of Lee Metcalf's congressional papers.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Correspondence, 1967-1973Return to Top
The outgoing correspondence deals with public relations, answering letters from companies and the public. They also include information requests, full-filling information requested from others, and letters written about concerns with utility companies. Letters were also written in order to set up testimonies from individuals about new bills that were being presented and also letters of thanks for testimonies.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Incoming Correspondence
|
January 5, 1967 |
| 1/2 | Outgoing Correspondence
|
January-April, 1972 |
| 1/3 | Outgoing Correspondence
|
May-December 1972 |
| 1/4 | Outgoing Correspondence
|
January-March 1973 |
Series II: Overcharge Manuscript, undatedReturn to Top
This series contains a complete manuscript of Overcharge with editing marks.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/5 |
Overcharge, Chapters 1-9 |
|
| 1/6 |
Overcharge, Chapters 10-17 |
|
| 1/7 |
Overcharge, Chapters 18-23 and footnotes
|
Series III: Clippings, 1960-1967Return to Top
This series contains clippings related to Overcharge.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/8 | 1960-1967 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Electric utilities--Rates--United States
- Public utilities--Law and legislation--United States
- United States. Congress--Officials and employees
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Metcalf, Lee, 1911-1978. Overcharge
Finding aid prepared by Brooke
Simpson
1998
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