University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
The University of Montana--Missoula
Missoula, MT 59812
406-243-2053
http://www.lib.umt.edu/asc
library.archives@umontana.edu
Mss 102
White, M.
Catherine, 1891-1986
M. Catherine White Papers
1920-1952
1.5 linear feet
This collection includes correspondence
and research regarding White's thesis and book on David Thompson's Journals and
his explorations of the West.
Materials are in
English
Biographical Note
Mary Catherine White was born September 2, 1891, in Kansas City, KS.
After graduating from Montana State Normal School in Dillon, Montana, in 1914,
she taught elementary school in Broadview and Billings, Montana, until
1925.
White received a certificate of librarianship from the University of
Wisconsin Library School in 1926. The following year, she joined the faculty of
Montana State University in Missoula. During her thirty years at the
University, she worked as an instructor and assistant professor of library
science, as well as reference librarian.
White received a Master in Arts degree from the University of Montana
in 1940 for her thesis on David Thompson which appeared in book form in 1950
with the title
David Thompson's Journals Relating to Montana and Adjacent
Regions. David Thompson was a British explorer and geographer who has
been credited with discovering the falls of the Clark Fork River (Thompson
Falls) and opening the first trading post in what is now Montana.
White retired from the University in 1957. She died in July 1986.
This collection includes correspondence and research regarding White's
thesis and book on
David Thompson's Journals about his explorations of the
West. Copies of her Thompson work in various stages and a single copy of an
article drawn from the Thompson research are included as well.
The collection is divided into three series:
Series I: Correspondence, 0.1 linear foot, 1942-1953
Series II: Research, 0.1 linear feet, undated
Series III: Writings, 0.3 linear feet, 1940-1950
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.
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.
[Name of document or photograph number], M. Catherine White Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of
Montana-Missoula.
Gift of White's brother, Herbert M. White, 1982.
The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 2002, the
collection was re-described.
Women historians--Montana--Missoula
Montana--Discovery and
exploration
Thompson, David,
1770-1857
University of
Montana--Missoula--Alumni and alumnae
University of
Montana--Missoula--Faculty
Montana
Colleges and Universities
Overland Journeys to the Northwestern United
States
Pioneers
Women
Series I
Correspondence
1942-1953
0.1 linear feet
This series includes correspondence about the published version of
David Thompson's Journals. These letters offer praise
and suggestions or corrections. This series also includes one review of the
book.
1/1
Correspondence regarding book
1942, 1952-1953
1/2
Review of
David Thompson's Journals
1953
Series II
Research
undated
0.1 linear feet
This series includes secondary research such as news clippings and
a primary research item, a map.
1/3
Columbia River Basin map
1931
1/4
Research, undated
1/5
Newspaper clipping research
1920-1942
Series III
Writings
1940-1950
0.3 linear feet
This Series includes a single copy of an article, "Saleesh House,"
written by White and carbon copies of her thesis, a bound copy of her thesis,
galley proofs of her book, an indexing copy of her book, and a "Ralph Space"
corrections copy of her book.
1/6
Reprint of "Saleesh House"
article
July
1942
1/7
Portions of thesis manuscript
1940
1/8
Thesis on David Thompson, pages
1-125
1940
1/9
Thesis on David Thompson, pages
126-250
1940
1/10
Thesis on David Thompson, pages
251-350
1940
1/11
Thesis on David Thompson, pages
351-512
1940
2/1
Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 1-141
1940
2/2
Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 145-296
1940
2/3
Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 297-449
1940
2/4
Carbon copy of thesis on David
Thompson, pages 450-512
1940
2/5
Bound copy of thesis on David
Thompson
1940
2/6
Galley proofs on
David Thompson's Journals, p.I-CLXi
1950
3/1
Galley proofs of
David Thompson's Journals, pages 1-130
1950
3/2
Galley proofs of
David Thompson's Journals, pages 131-222
1950
3/3
Galley proofs of
David Thompson's Journals, pages 226-Lxiv
1950
3/4
David Thompson's Journals, Indexing copy part I
1950
3/5
David Thompson's Journals, Indexing copy part II
1950
3/6
David Thompson's Journals, Ralph Space correction,
part I
1950
3/7
David Thompson's Journals, Ralph Space correction,
part II
1950