K. Ross Toole Archives Postcard Collection

Overview of the Collection

Title: K. Ross Toole Archives Postcard Collection
Dates: circa 1900-1970 (inclusive)
19001970
Quantity: 2.5 linear feet
Collection Number: Mss 679
Summary: This is a collection of postcards accumulated by the University of Montana’s K. Ross Toole Archives from a variety of different sources, many of which are unknown. The postcards depict many different locations and subject matters, including US states, Montana cities, plants, national parks, and international destinations.
Repository: 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: 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, visual

Content Description

This is a collection of postcards accumulated by the University of Montana’s K. Ross Toole Archives from a variety of different sources, many of which are unknown. The postcards depict many different locations and subject matters, including US states, Montana cities, plants, national parks, and international destinations.

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Use of the Collection

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

K. Ross Toole Archives Postcard Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

The creator and original chain of ownership of the majority of materials in this collection is unknown.

Acquisition Information

In many cases the chain of ownership of the postcards in this collection is unknown. Many postcards originated from the Montana Souvenir Company, Morton J. Elrod, the A.M. Sterling Family, the C.J. Doherty Family, Alice Chandler, the Dragstedt Family, Robert E. Jones, Timothy Gordon, Bill and Lois Patton, Margot Fetz, and the Missoula County Parks and Recreation. Accession numbers of known inclusions: 0000-316; 1966-12; 1969-06; 1972-06; 1974-12; 1977-15; 1980-37; 1986-53; 1994-26; 2003-78; 2004-41; 2010-28; 2011-11; 2013-21; 2013-32.

Processing Note

This collection was originally processed in 2007 as one postcard album. In 2021 additional postcards from a variety of sources were added to this collection. In 2024 accession 2003-087 was processed in.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Description: Alaska

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Description: Arizona

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Description: California

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Description: Colorado

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Description: Conneticut

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Description: Florida

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Description: Hawaii

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Description: Idaho

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Description: Illinois

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Description: Iowa

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Description: Louisiana

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Description: Maine

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Description: Massachusetts

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Description: Michigan

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Description: Minnesota

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Description: Nevada

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Description: New York

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Description: North Dakota

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Description: Oregon

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Description: Philadelphia

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Description: Texas

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Description: Utah

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Description: Virginia

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Description: Vermont

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Description: Wasington D.C.

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Description: Washington

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Description: West Virginia

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Description: Wyoming

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Description: Buildings and Structures

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Description: Cacti

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Description: Canyons

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Description: Christmas and New Year

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Description: Easter

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Description: Flowers

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Description: Friendship and Happy Returns

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Description: International

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Description: Miscellaneous

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Description: Mountains

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Description: Northwest

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Description: People

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Description: Wildlife

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Description: Alberta, Canada

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Description: Banff, Canada

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Description: British Columbia, Canada

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Description: New Bruswichk, Canada

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Description: Niagra Falls, Canada

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Description: Nova Scotia, Canada

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Description: Ontario, Canada

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Description: Saskatchewan, Canada

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Description: Quebec, Canada

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Description: Winnipeg, Canada

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Description: Canada Miscellaneous

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Description: Guatemala, Central America

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Description: Temple of Masks, Central America

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Description: Central America, Houses

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Description: Central America, Miscellaneous

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Description: Central America, People

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Description: Begium, Europe

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Description: France, Europe

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Description: Germany, Europe

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Description: Netherlands, Europe

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Description: Russia, Europe

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Description: Sweden, Europe

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Description: United Kingdom, Europe

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Description: Europe, Miscellaneous

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Description: Yellowstone National Park

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Description: Anaconda, Montana

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Description: Beartooth Mountains, Montana

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Description: Beaverhead, Montana

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Description: Billings, Montana

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Description: Blackfoot River, Montana

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Description: Bonner, Montana

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Description: Butte, Montana

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Description: Bozeman, Montana

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Description: Choteau, Montana

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Description: Conrad, Montana

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Description: Dear Lodge, Montana

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Description: Dillon, Montana

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Description: Flathead Lake, Montana

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Description: Flathead Reservation, Montana

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Description: Fort Benton, Montana

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Description: Fort Peck Dam, Montana

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Description: Gallatin River, Montana

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Description: Glendive, Montana

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Description: Granite, Montana

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Description: Great Falls, Montana

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Description: Harlowton, Montana

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Description: Helena, Montana

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Description: Hellgate Canyon, Montana

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Description: Hot Springs, Montana

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Description: Hungry Horse Dam, Montana

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Description: Kalispell, Montana

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Description: Lame Deer, Montana

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Description: Lewiston, Montana

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Description: Livingston, Montana

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Description: Virginia, Montana

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Description: Red Lodge, Montana

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Description: Roundup, Montana

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Description: Missoula, University of Montana

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Description: OS Missoula Postcards

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Description: White Sulphur Springs, Montana

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Description: Missoula, Greenough Park

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Description: Missoula, Buildings and Grounds

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Description: Missoula, Mount Sentinel

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Description: Missoula Greeting Cards

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Description: Montana Scenery

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Description: Montana Wildlife

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Description: Montana Plants

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Description: Glacier National Park

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Description: Montana Miscellaneous

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Description: Postcard Album
Bob and Hedy Oswald donated this album to the University of Montana's Alumni Association in December of 1993. The album was transferred to the Archives in 1994 and was processed as Mss 679 in 2007.

Container: Box 4
Description: Souvenir Postals Album
Contains postcards for different holidays and locations in North America. Many of the postcards are addressed to Hilda Higgins Conley or Helen Conley.

Container: Box 5

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Geographical Names

Form or Genre Terms

Postcard album

K. Ross Toole Archives Postcard Collection, circa 1900-1970

Table of Contents

Overview of the Collection

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Administrative Information

Custodial History

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Detailed Description of the Collection

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

Form or Genre Terms