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Mary Shallenberger Papers, 1961-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shallenberger, Mary
- Title
- Mary Shallenberger Papers
- Dates
- 1961-1993 (inclusive)19611993
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 174 (collection)
- Summary
- Mary Shallenberger is a University of Montana graduate with an interest in Indonesia. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia regarding that interest.
- 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
Starting in 1962, Mary Shallenberger, a University of Montana graduate, began a correspondence with an Indonesian school teacher, Moh G. K. Natawidjaja, which lasted for the next 30 years. Shallenberger was a teacher in Santa Ana, California. Natawidjaja answered Shallenberger's call to trade magazines and friendship to educate their students about different countries and cultures. During the 30-year correspondence, Shallenberger and Natawidjaja became friends and traded magazines, books, postcards, photographs, and letters. Shallenberger received letters from other teachers and students during this time also, but only her correspondence with Natawidjaja endured.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia regarding Mary Shallenberger's interests in Indonesia. The collection includes general correspondence between Shallenberger and Natawidjaja, with a few letters from other Indonesian students and teachers from 1962 to 1991. The collection also includes numerous pictures from Natawidjaja, which include scenic and family pictures. There is also Indonesian memorabilia in the collection, including postcards, Indonesian fact books and pamphlets, and copies of Indonesian money.
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], Mary Shallenberger Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is divided into three series:
Series I: General Correspondence, 0.3 linear feet, 1962-1991
Series II: Photographs, 58 photographs, 1962-1991
Series III: Memorabilia, 4 folders, 1962-1991
Custodial History
This collection remained in the possession of Mary Shallenberger until donation to the archives.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mary Shallenberger, 1992 and 1996
Processing Note
The actions of the original processor are unknown. In 1998 materials were divided into three series and re-described. Photographs donated in 1996 were transferred to the archives general photograph collection.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: General Correspondence , 1962-1991Return to Top
The series includes correspondence between Shallenberger and Natawidjaja, who traded information on their countries to teach their students about other countries and cultures. The series also includes a few other letters from students and different teachers wanting to trade information. Shallenberger wrote her letters in Indonesian and Natawidjaja wrote in English.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | General Correspondence
|
1962 |
1/2 | General Correspondence
|
1963 |
1/3 | General Correspondence
|
1964 |
1/4 | General Correspondence
|
1965 |
1/5 | General Correspondence
|
1966 |
1/6 | General Correspondence
|
1967 |
1/7 | General Correspondence
|
1968 |
1/8 | General Correspondence
|
1969 |
1/9 | General Correspondence
|
1970 |
1/10 | General Correspondence
|
1971 |
1/11 | General Correspondence
|
1972 |
1/12 | General Correspondence
|
1975 |
1/13 | General Correspondence
|
1976 |
1/14 | General Correspondence
|
1977 |
1/15 | General Correspondence
|
1979 |
1/16 | General Correspondence
|
1980 |
1/17 | General Correspondence
|
1981 |
1/18 | General Correspondence
|
1982 |
1/19 | General Correspondence
|
1983 |
1/20 | General Correspondence
|
1984 |
1/21 | General Correspondence
|
1986 |
1/22 | General Correspondence
|
1987 |
1/23 | General Correspondence
|
1989 |
1/24 | General Correspondence
|
1991 |
1/25 | General Correspondence
|
undated |
Series II: Photographs , 1962-1991Return to Top
The series consists of photographs that Natawidjaja sent to Shallenberger during their 30 years of correspondence. Many of the photos are of Natawidjaja and his family, including himself, his wife, friends, children, and grandchildren. Natawidjaja sent photos of his family in various settings, from the inside of his house to ceremonial dances that his family participated. Natawidjaja also sent scenic photos of his home town of West Java, Indonesia, including the school in which he worked. Two photos are of a local volcano erupting on April 5, 1982. The series has been assigned photo numbers and been transferred to the photo collection.
Description | Dates |
---|---|
1998-1667: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1982 |
1998-1668: Indonesian School Group Singing
|
1982 |
1998-1669: Indonesian Ceremony |
1982 |
1998-1670: Indonesian Ceremony |
1982 |
1998-1671: Indonesian Volcano Erupting
|
1982 |
1998-1672: Indonesian Volcano Erupting
|
1982 |
1998-1673: Indonesian Ceremony |
1981 |
1998-1674: Indonesian Beach |
undated |
1998-1675: Natawidjaja's School Grounds
|
1963 |
1998-1676: Areal Photo of Natawidjaja's
School Grounds |
1963 |
1998-1677: Indonesian Army Soldier
|
undated |
1998-1678: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1679: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1969 |
1998-1680: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1681: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1682: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1683: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1978 |
1998-1684: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1685: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1686: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1687: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1988 |
1998-1688: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1689: Natawidjaja's class photo
|
1963 |
1998-1690: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1966 |
1998-1691: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1984 |
1998-1692: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1984 |
1998-1693: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1988 |
1998-1694: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1695: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1984 |
1998-1696: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1697: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1698: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1699: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1700: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1701: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1702: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1703: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1704: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1993 |
1998-1705: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1706: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1707: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1708: Moh Natawidjaja |
1963 |
1998-1709: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1978 |
1998-1710: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1711: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1712: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1992 |
1998-1713: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1963 |
1998-1714: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1976 |
1998-1715: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1970 |
1998-1716: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1961 |
1998-1717: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1979 |
1998-1718: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1719: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1720: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1721: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
undated |
1998-1722: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1987 |
1998-1723: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1968 |
1998-1724: Natawidjaja Family Photo
|
1964 |
Series III: Memorabilia , 1962-1991Return to Top
The series contains postcards and Christmas cards from Indonesia that Natawidjaja sent to Shallenberger during their 30-year correspondence. The series also contains Indonesian fact books and pamphlets that describes the Indonesian country and culture. Many of the pamphlets are written in Indonesian. An Indonesian dictionary is also included. Photocopies of Indonesian currency are included to show Shallenberger's students what the money looks like.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
1/26 | Christmas Cards |
1962, 1968, 1981, undated |
1/27 | Indonesian Fact Books, Cultural
Pamphlets, Indonesian Dictionary |
1954-1976 and undated |
1/28 | Postcards |
1963-1987 and undated |
1/29 | Photocopies of Indonesian
currency |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indonesians--Correspondence
- Indonesians--Photographs
- International correspondence
- Teachers--Indonesia--Jawa Barat--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Natawidjaja, Moh. G.K.
Corporate Names
- University of Montana--Missoula--Alumni and alumnae
Geographical Names
- Indonesia
- West Java (Indonesia)