Maurice E. Boorman Home Movies, 1946-1999
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Camera Roll 1: Snow 1946, 1946
- Camera Roll 2: 1947, 1947
- Camera Roll 3: 1947, 1947
- Camera roll 4: Air, 1947
- Camera Roll 5: Glacier Park June 1947, 1947
- Camera Roll 6: 1947, 1947
- Camera Roll 7: Ray and Alice, Paul and Luella Swimming, Barbaba 1st day of school, Coasting (sledding) 1947, 1947
- Camera Roll 8a: 1948, 1948
- Camera Roll 8b: 1948, 1948
- Camera Roll 9: Virginia City 1948, 1948
- Camera Roll 10a: 1948, 1948
- Camera Roll 10b: 1948, 1948
- Camera Roll 11a: No title, 1948
- Camera Roll 11b: No Title, 1948
- Camera Roll 12: No Title, 1949
- Camera Roll 13: California Trip Reel 2 1949, 1949
- Camera Roll 14: 1949, 1949
- Camera Roll 15: 1949, 1949
- Camera Roll 16a: Glacier Park, ca. 1950
- Camera Roll 17 a: California Trip 1950 Reel 1 (#1), 1950
- Camera Roll 16 b: Glacier Park, Circa 1950
- Camera Roll 17 b: California Trip Reel 1 (#1), 1950
- Camera Roll 18: No Title, 1950
- Camera Roll 19: Dec 1949 - July 1950, 1949-1950
- Camera Roll 20: 1950, July 19, Feb 15, 1950-1951
- Camera Roll 21: 1951, 1951
- Camera Roll 22: April 1951 - April 1952, 1951-1952
- Camera Roll 23: April 1952 - May 10, 1953, 1952-1953
- Camera Roll 24: 1953 - 1957, 1953-1958
- Camera Roll 26: 1958, 1958
- Camera Roll 27: 1960, 1960
- Camera Roll 28: April 1962, 1962
- Camera Roll 29: May [Illegible Wording], 1962-1963
- Tape 1: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS, July 29, 1999
- Tape 2: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS, July 29, 1999
- Tape 3: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS, July 29, 1999
- Tape 4: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS, July 29, 1999
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Boorman, Maurice E. (Maurice Everett), 1907-1978
- Title
- Maurice E. Boorman Home Movies
- Dates
- 1946-1999 (inclusive)19461999
1946-1963 (bulk)19461963 - Quantity
- 20 8mm films and 4 VHS tapes
- Collection Number
- Mss 950
- Summary
- This collection of 20 reels of 8mm film and 4 VHS tapes chronicles the lives of Maurice and Lillian Boorman and their two daughters, Beverly and Barbara, from 1946 to 1963. These films range in focus from events in the daughter’s lives in Montana to family vacation trips on the North American west coast.
- 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
- visual
Biographical Note
Maurice Everett Boorman was a lifelong resident of the Flathead Valley, Montana. He was born on December 29, 1907 in Kalispell, Montana, to Albert and Mary Boorman and graduated from Flathead County High School in 1925. After six years working on the West Coast with his brother, Paul, he returned permanently to the Flathead in 1931 and joined the Northern Montana Forestry Association (NMFA). He served as Chief Fire Warden for the NMFA from 1946 until his retirement in 1972. He served on several boards and commissions for the City of Kalispell.
Maurice married Lillian Mary Neas on December 17, 1934. They had two daughters, Barbara and Beverly, born in 1940 and 1942. In the years prior to their marriage, Lillian had been a telephone operator for Mountain States Power Company. Barbara and Beverly graduated from the University of Montana in 1963 and 1964, respectively. Lillian passed away on May 5, 1971. Maurice died April 2, 1978. His ashes were scattered on Boorman Peak, named for a relative.
Content Description
The films in this collection were recorded by Maurice E. Boorman from 1946 to 1964. They center on Maurice and Lillian Boorman's daughters, Barbara and Beverly, as they grew from ages 6 and 5, to 23 and 22 respectively. Also filmed are Barbara and Beverly's grandparents (Boorman and Neas) and their many aunts and uncles. The scenes were shot principally in Kalispell, Flathead County, and Glacier National Park, Montana. Films range in topic from first days of school and family events, to family trips and conferences.
The films were consolidated in 1999, combining the original twenty-nine film reels (labeled as camera rolls) onto twenty 400-foot reels of 8mm film. Four VHS tapes were then created from those twenty reels to facilitate viewing by the family. In 2021, a table of contents was created by the film donors based on the contents of the VHS tapes. The corresponding time-table of scenes from the VHS table of contents are not currently matched to the 8mm film reels. The table of contents is available upon request.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Non-exclusive copyright held by the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Maurice E. Boorman Home Movies, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
These films were arranged by the creator and the film transfer technician. Films progress in chronological order.
Custodial History
This collection was in the possession of Maurice Boorman until his death in 1978 when the films passed on to his two daughters, Barbara and Beverly. The films were in the possession of Barbara Boorman and Beverly Boorman Murphy until their donation to Archives and Special Collections.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to Archives and Special Collections in 2020 by Barbara Boorman and Beverly Boorman Murphy.
Processing Note
During processing, film reels were labeled. All reels were maintained in original order.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Camera Roll 1: Snow 1946
By M. Moore
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1946Container: Reel 1 -
Description: Camera Roll 2: 1947
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1947Container: Reel 1 -
Description: Camera Roll 3: 1947
Butte, Bertha, Dad, Crook's, Cameron's Easter, Grandpa Neas and Grandma;
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1947Container: Reel 2 -
Description: Camera roll 4: Air
1947
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1947Container: Reel 2 -
Description: Camera Roll 5: Glacier Park June 1947
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1947Container: Reel 3 -
Description: Camera Roll 6: 1947
Glacier Park Cubs, Sunday school, Hazel and Dan, Beverly's 5th Birthday
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1947Container: Reel 3 -
Description: Camera Roll 7: Ray and Alice, Paul and Luella Swimming, Barbaba 1st day of school, Coasting (sledding) 1947
1947
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1947Container: Reel 4 -
Description: Camera Roll 8a: 1948
California Trip 1948
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1948Container: Reel 4 -
Description: Camera Roll 8b: 1948
California Trip 1948
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1948Container: Reel 5 -
Description: Camera Roll 9: Virginia City 1948
Freedom Train
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1948Container: Reel 5 -
Description: Camera Roll 10a: 1948
Memorial day; flood, Beverly 6th Birthday, Arthur, Paul, Moose
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1948Container: Reel 5 -
Description: Camera Roll 10b: 1948
Memorial day; flood, Beverly 6th Birthday, Arthur, Paul, Moose
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1948Container: Reel 6 -
Description: Camera Roll 11a: No title
Claypool, Shari, Luggage, Bathtub, 1948, Big Snowball 1:9 lens, Barney at Kila, Indoor Xmas 1948
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1948Container: Reel 6 -
Description: Camera Roll 11b: No Title
Claypool, Shari, Luggage, Bathtub, 1948, Big Snowball 1:9 lens, Barney at Kila, Indoor Xmas 1948
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1948Container: Reel 7 -
Description: Camera Roll 12: No Title
California Trip 1949, Glen Locke, Start of 17 mi Drive, Fisherman's Wharf, Cable Cars, Wishram, Ferrys, San Jose
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1949Container: Reel 7 -
Description: Camera Roll 13: California Trip Reel 2 1949
Carmel, Santa Cruz, Zoo, Frisco, Portland, Spolane, 17 mi drive
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1949Container: Reel 8 -
Description: Camera Roll 14: 1949
Camera Roll 14: Firemen and Police, Brownies 4/12/49, Memorial Day Parade, Brownies, Glacier Park, Mem Day, Northwest Airline 1st Flight June 2 1949, Airshow June 5 1949, Bonnie, G. Pa Birthday, Kid Parade, Dolls, Night Gown, Swings
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1949Container: Reel 9 -
Description: Camera Roll 15: 1949
Woods Bay Fishing, Dachshunds Woods Bay, Hot Dog Party, Kalispell Lumber Company Fire, #2 1949, 4th July Parade, Hazel and Dan, Hauling Wood, Beauty Contest (sic)
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1949Container: Reel 10 -
Description: Camera Roll 16a: Glacier Park
Color
400 ft
Dates: ca. 1950Container: Reel -
Description: Camera Roll 17 a: California Trip 1950 Reel 1 (#1)
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1950Container: Reel 11 -
Description: Camera Roll 16 b: Glacier Park
Color
400 ft
Dates: Circa 1950Container: Reel 12 -
Description: Camera Roll 17 b: California Trip Reel 1 (#1)
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1950Container: Reel 12 -
Description: Camera Roll 18: No Title
1950, Little MB B and B, California Trip, Reel #2
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1950Container: Reel 13 -
Description: Camera Roll 19: Dec 1949 - July 1950
Long Hair, Mrs. Berry - New Dress, Shrine Parade 4/9/1950, Brownies, Weinie Roast, 1950 Brownie Day Camp, 4th of July Parade, Indoor- Party Westside School, Winter 1949-1950, New Year 1/1/1950
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1949-1950Container: Reel 14 -
Description: Camera Roll 20: 1950, July 19, Feb 15
Birds, Goldern Wedding 10/31/1950, Ed and Lottie, Xmas 1950, New Years, Ready to go to Frisco- Feb 1951
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1950-1951Container: Reel 15 -
Description: Camera Roll 21: 1951
California Trip 1951
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1951Container: Reel 16 -
Description: Camera Roll 22: April 1951 - April 1952
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1951-1952Container: Reel 17 -
Description: Camera Roll 23: April 1952 - May 10, 1953
April 1952-May 1953, High Bridge, Stilts, President Truman, October 1, 1952, Dallas Torgerson, Beverly's 10th Birthday, July 6, 1952, Haskell Lookout, September 1952
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1952-1953Container: Reel 18 -
Description: Camera Roll 24: 1953 - 1957
1953-1957, May 1953- January 5, 1958, Glacier Park 1953, Christmas 1953, Long hair, Timberjack (the movie set) 1954, 8th grade graduation (Barbara) 1955, Fall 1957, Christmas 1957, Nelsons
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1953-1958Container: Reel 19 -
Description: Camera Roll 26: 1958
Prom, Canada
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1958Container: Reel 20 -
Description: Camera Roll 27: 1960
Monty and Dusty, Bev and Formal, Crows Nest
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1960Container: Reel 20 -
Description: Camera Roll 28: April 1962
Canada, Beverly, Lillian, MB
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1962Container: Reel 20 -
Description: Camera Roll 29: May [Illegible Wording]
1962 and 1963, Monty, Liz (Poso)
Color
400 ft
Dates: 1962-1963Container: Reel 20 -
Description: Tape 1: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS
Total Run Time 2:54:00
Dates: July 29, 1999Container: VHS 1 -
Description: Tape 2: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS
Total Run Time 2:47:45
Dates: July 29, 1999Container: VHS 2 -
Description: Tape 3: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS
Total Run Time 3:00:30
Dates: July 29, 1999Container: VHS 3 -
Description: Tape 4: 8mm Film Transfer to VHS
Total Run Time 2:06:30
Dates: July 29, 1999Container: VHS 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Boorman, Maurice E. (Maurice Everett)$d1907-1978--Travel
Family Names
- Boorman family--In motion pictures
Geographical Names
- Flathead County (Mont.)--In motion pictures
- Glacier National Park (Mont.)--In motion pictures
- Kalispell (Mont.)--In motion pictures
- Kalispell (Mont.)--Social life and customs--20th century
