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Montana legislative biographies collection, 1871-1977, 1903-1977.

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Montana Historical Society. Library.
Title
Montana legislative biographies collection
Dates
1871-1977, 1903-1977. (bulk)
Quantity
3.25 linear feet of shelf space
Collection Number
MC 333
Summary
Beginning in 1903 the Montana Historical Society Library began soliciting biographical information from members of the state legislature. The practice ended with the 1977 session. This collection consists of the original handwritten responses (1903-1977). In addition, there is a folder of compiled information on two legislators, one from the 1871 and 1881 territorial legislatures and one from the 1887 territorial legislature. [A use copy is available in the MHS Library.]
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.
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Historical Note

Beginning in 1903 the Montana Historical Society Library began soliciting biographical information from members of the state legislature. The practice ended with the 1977 session. The information provided each session differed slightly, but generally included name, birth date and place, residence, occupation, military service, fraternal affiliations, spouse’s name, and some other data.

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Content Description

This collection consists of original handwritten responses of legislators (1903-1977). In addition, there is a folder of compiled information on two legislators, one, Israel Clem, who served in the 1871 and 1881 territorial legislatures and one Charles W. Hanscom, who served in the 1887 territorial legislature. A few folders include legislative memorials on the deaths of former legislators [A use copy is available in the MHS Library.]

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Use of the Collection

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.

Preferred Citation

[item description and date]. Montana legislative biographies collection. MC 333. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Archives. Helena, Montana.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by session of the legislature.

Location of Collection

MC 333

Acquisition Information

Transferred from Montana Historical Society Library, 2005.

Processing Note

These records were originally filed in the Library. For preservation reasons the originals have been transferred to the Archives. A use photocopy is still available in the Library.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

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

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Subject Terms

  • Legislative bodies--Montana.
  • Legislators--Montana--Biography.

Geographical Names

  • Montana--Biography.
  • Montana--Politics and government.

Finding aid prepared by Greg Warhank and Ellie Arguimbau
2006

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