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Lincoln Back Country Protective Association Records, 1963-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lincoln Back Country Protective Association
- Title
- Lincoln Back Country Protective Association Records
- Dates
- 1963-1972 (inclusive)19631972
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 195 (collection)
- Summary
- The Lincoln Back Country Protective Association was formed to preserve land near Lincoln, Montana, as a roadless wilderness area. The collection contains correspondence, Lincoln Back Country-Scapegoat Wilderness legislation, statements and testimony from Senate hearings, newspaper clippings, and LBCPA publications.
- 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.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1963 interested people formed the Lincoln Back Country Protective Association to preserve and conserve the backcountry near Lincoln, Montana, as a roadless wilderness area. Dr. George F. Weisel of the Western Montana Fish and Game Association, Dr. John Craighead of the Montana Wilderness Association and Cecil Garland, a Lincoln Outfitter, worked together with Senator Mike Mansfield and Senator Lee Metcalf to change the U.S. Forest Service plan. That plan was to open the entire 240,000 acres for multiple-use. This coalition was formed to preserve a large northern portion for wilderness and a small southern portion for multiple-use. Having successfully designated 239,936 acres as a roadless wilderness area, the organization dissolved in 1972. The Scapegoat Wilderness is located 75 miles northeast of Missoula, 10 miles north of Lincoln, and immediately south of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, Lincoln Back Country-Scapegoat Wilderness legislation, statements and testimony from Senate hearings, newspaper clippings, and LBCPA publications.
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], Lincoln Back Country Protective Association Records, Archives and Special Collections, The University of Montana--Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is divided into five series:
Series I: Policy Statements, 1964, 1 folder
Series II: Correspondence, 1963-1971, 4 folders
Series III: Legislation and Congressional Hearings, 1963-1972 4 folders
Series IV: Publications, 1963-1972, 3 folders
Series V: Newspaper Clippings, undated, 1 Folder
Custodial History
These materials were generated and/or collected by Dr. George Weisel and held in his possession until donation to the K. Ross Toole Archives.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Dr. George Weisel, 1972.
Processing Note
The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 1998 the collection was rearranged slightly and a new finding aid was created.
Related Materials
Related materials can be found in the Cecil Garland Papers (Mss 637) in Archives and Special Collections at The University of Montana-- Missoula
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Policy Statements , 1964Return to Top
This series consists of the Policy statements of the LBCPA which state that the purpose of the association "is to inform others of the imminent destruction of this wilderness which should be preserved, and why its preservation for future generations, is in the best public interest."
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | LBCPA Policy Statements
|
1964-12-02 |
Series II: Correspondence , 1963-1971Return to Top
This series includes a wide variety of correspondence, primarily between Dr. George Weisel and various government agencies. Specifically, Weisel corresponded frequently with Senator Mike Mansfield, Senator Lee Metcalf, Cecil Garland and Clifton Merritt of The Wilderness Society.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/2 | 1963-1971 | |
| 1/3 | 1963 | |
| 1/4 | 1963 | |
| 1/5 | 1964 |
Series III: Legislation and Congressional Hearings , 1963-1972Return to Top
This series consists of United States Senate Bills S.412, S.1121, and S. 1147. Also included are statements and testimony from two Senate hearings on the Scapegoat Wilderness.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/6 | S.412 1969-07-03 & S.1121
|
1968 |
| 1/7 | S.1147 |
1963 |
| 1/8 | Lincoln Back Country Cong.
Hearing |
1968-1969 |
| 1/9 | Scapegoat Wilderness Cong.
Hearing |
1972 |
Series IV: Publications , 1963-1972Return to Top
This series consists of various publications relevant to the LBCPA including several publications from the association itself.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/10 | 1963-1972 | |
| 1/11 | undated | |
| 1/12 | LBCPA Publications |
undated |
Series V: Newspaper Clippings , 1963-1965Return to Top
This series consists of newspaper clippings from several papers, including the Great Falls Tribune, The Missoulian, and the Wildlife Federal News.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/13 | 1963-1965 and undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Nature conservation -- Montana--Societies, etc.
- Wilderness areas -- Montana
Personal Names
- Garland, Cecil -- Correspondence
- Mansfield, Mike, 1903-2001 --Correspondence
- Merritt, Clifton -- Correspondence
- Metcalf, Lee, 1911-1978 -- Correspondence
- Weisel, George Ferdinand, 1915---Correspondence
Geographical Names
- Scapegoat Wilderness (Mont.)
Finding aid prepared by Rob Stanton
1998
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