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Montana Governor (1989-1992 : Stan Stephens) Records, 1989-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stephens, Stan
Title
Montana Governor (1989-1992 : Stan Stephens) Records
Dates
1989-1992 (inclusive)
Quantity
143 linear feet
Collection Number
UPRS 220
Summary
The collection consits of the records produced by the Governor Stephens administration. The majority of the collection is correspondence and subject files.
Repository
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

There are no restrictions on access.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Stan Stephens was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He moved to Montana when he was 19. He had a 38-year career in broadcasting that included service with the U.S. Armed Forces Broadcast Network during the Korean War. In 1975, he earned the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for journalistic excellence in editorials for uncovering a scandal in the Montana Workers' Compensation Program. He began his political career in 1969 with his election to the Montana State Senate. In his 16-year tenure, he served as floor whip, majority leader, and senate president. In 1986 he was recognized by the National Republican Legislators' Association as one of the country's 10 most outstanding state lawmakers. Elected governor in 1988, he served on the White House Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Affairs.

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Content Description

This collection consists of the records from the Governor Stan Stephens administration. The majority of the records are correspondence, agency files, press releases, minutes, schedules, reports, and miscellany. Of special note in the Governor's Office Files are executive orders, procolmations, and extradition files.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.

Restrictions on Use

The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication,and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is organized in the following subgroubs and series: I. Executive Office, A. Governor's Office Files, B. Appointments Secretary, C. Chief of Staff, D.Education and Economic Delevopment Policy Advisor, E.Energy and Environmental Policy Advisor, F.Human Services Policy Advisor, G. Legal Counsel, H.Natural Resources Policy Advisor, I. Personal Assistant, J. Press Secretary, K. Senior Administrative Assistant (Security); II. Citizen's Advocate Office; III. Education Commission for the Ninties; IV.Flathead Basin Commission.

Location of Collection

W28:4-5 Collection is housed offsite at the Scriver Warehouse. At least 48 hours notice is required to access the collection.

Acquisition Information

Available upon request from an Archivist

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Government policy

Geographical Names

  • Montana--Politics and government

April Sparks
2020

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