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Galt Brothers Hardware records, 1910-1971, bulk 1910-1956

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Galt Brothers Hardware (Stanford, Mont.)
Title
Galt Brothers Hardware records
Dates
1910-1971, bulk 1910-1956 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.5 linear feet
Collection Number
MC 344
Summary
The Galt Brothers of Stanford, Montana, owned a hardware store, a drayage business, a farm/ranch, and a Ford auto dealership. This collection consists of records of those businesses.
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

Galt Brothers was founded about 1910 by Henry H. (1886-1986), Errol F. (1889-1975), and Oliver J. (1891-1986) Galt, all born in Minnesota, sons of William and Emeretta (Robinson) Galt. Younger brother Glen A. Galt (1894-1986) later joined his brothers in the business. The store specialized in hardware and agricultural implements. In 1917 Errol sold out his share of the store to open the First National Bank in Geyser. Henry also sold out his share to concentrate on the cattle business. O. J. Galt retired from the store about 1980. The store continued under new ownership as the Pioneer Hardware Store.

In addition to the hardware business, the brothers ran a drayage business, a cattle ranch, and a Ford automobile dealership and garage. Oliver primarily ran the hardware store and drayage business, Henry the ranch, and Glen the dealership/garage along with the youngest Galt brother, Rollin D. (1899-1988), who started out as a traveling saleman around 1920, but all brothers were involved in all aspects of the family enterprises.

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Content Description

This collection consists of financial records (1910-1965) and related correspondence of the Galt brothers' various businesses. There are five subgroups.

The Galt Brothers Hardware subgroup (1910-1958) constitutes the bulk of the collection. It consists of general correspondence (1914-1947), arranged alphabetically within several groups; court papers (1920-1940), predominantly bankruptcy proceedings for customers; financial records (1910-1958) including cash books, daybook/journals, general ledgers, invoice registers, invoices, note registers, trial balances, and other items; and subject files, primarily re U. S. World War II government programs.

There is a small subgroup of Oliver J. Galt personal papers (1921-1942), including correspondence, invoices, and legal documents.

The O. J. Galt Drayage business subgroup (1921-1942) includes general ledgers, a journal, invoices, and a report to the Montana Board of Railroad Commissioners.

The Galt Brothers farm/ranch business subgroup (1921-1965) includes general ledgers, a journal, records for the sale and shipment of livestock, and subject files on various government agricultural programs.

The Ford Dealership/Galt Brothers Garage subgroup (1917-1918, 1939) consists of a small number of letters, invoices, and legal documents.

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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]. Name of Collection. Collection Number. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Archives. Helena, Montana.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by subgroup and series. Some material housed in Manuscript Volumes. See location of Collection above and inventory below for more information.

Location of Collection

16:2-2

Location of Collection

150:4-1 (Volumes)

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information available upon request.

Processing Note

Processed in 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Automobile dealers--Montana--Stanford
  • Freight and freightage--Montana--Stanford
  • Hardware stores--Montana--Stanford
  • Ranches--Montana--Judith Basin County

Geographical Names

  • Stanford (Mont.)--History

Finding aid prepared by Ellie Arguimbau
2007

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