Goodkind Associates records, 1897-1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Goodkind Associates (Helena, Mont.)
Title
Goodkind Associates records
Dates
1897-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.0 linear feet
Collection Number
MC 216 (Oversize)
Summary
Goodkind Brothers, later known as Goodkind Associates, was a wine, liquor, and cigar store in Helena, Montana, owned and operated by Abraham L. Goodkind, and Edward I. Goodkind, in association with Meyer Wise and Charles Wise. The collection includes three account ledgers (1897-1967).
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

Collection is open for research.

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

Brothers Abraham L. and Edward I. Goodkind, and Meyer and Charles Wise operated a wholesale wine, liquor, and cigar business in Helena, Montana, from 1890 or 1891 until 1896 when the Wise brothers left the business. The Goodkind brothers continued their operation until Edward died on May 11, 1916. Abraham continued the operation with Edward's widow, Margaret L., until 1918. Abraham and Margaret then went into the loan business until 1922, when Margaret moved to Los Angeles. Subsequently, Arthur Ward joined Goodkind in the loans and securities business. Goodkind moved to Chicago in the 1930s. His business changed to the rental of, primarily, commercial property. The company's name was Goodkind Estate for at least the years 1950 to 1953, and Goodkind Associates from 1954 to at least 1969. Arthur Ward acted as Goodkind's agent in Helena until 1958. Goodkind Associates rented property in Helena, Billings, Butte, Forsyth, Helena, Miles City, and other towns in Montana.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of three account ledgers of Goodkind Brothers and Goodkind Associates. The ledgers include internal and external accounts.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. The Library & Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.

Preferred Citation

item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. Helena, Montana.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically into one series: Financial Records (1897-1967).

Location of Collection

146:1-4 (volumes 1, 2); 146:1-5 (volume 3)

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information available upon request.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection

Financial RecordsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Volume
1
Account ledger
1897-1926
2
Account ledger
1920-1953
3
Account ledger
1920, 1945-1967

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Liquor industry--Montana--Helena
  • Real estate business--Montana--Helena

Corporate Names

  • Goodkind Associates (Helena, Mont.) (creator)

Geographical Names

  • Helena (Mont.)--Commerce