A.W. Miles Family Records, 1882-1997

This series contains letters to and from members of the Miles family. Much of the correspondence includes comments on the state of the various businesses controlled by the Miles family. Files in this series are arranged chronologically. At the end of the series are two files containing correspondence that is either incomplete or without a date.

This series contains speeches, fiction, diaries, and journals by members of the Miles family. Also included in this series are pamphlets, leaflets, newspaper and magazine clippings which were either collected or written by a member of the Miles family. Under the miscellaneous heading are speeches or pieces of fiction of which a complete copy is not available. Of particular note are the typed manuscripts of the two children's books written by Dan Miles. Box 6 contains bound materials consisting of diaries, journals, and appointment books.

Series 3 contains all insurance related documents. Within the series documents are grouped into various subseries. These subgroups contain insurance summaries, insurance policies, payment receipts, insurance registers, and related correspondence. The summaries are compiled lists of policy coverage for business and personal interests and are filed chronologically. Policies, payment receipts, and correspondence are filed by company name. NOTE: It is likely that some insurance related correspondence will also be found throughout Series 1.

This series includes one photo album and loose photographs taken from the early 1910s to the late 1970s. In most cases, no descriptions are written on the back of the photographs. Of particular note is the photo album which contains numerous pictures from the Livingston and Yellowstone area in 1916.

This series includes files that do not fit into any specific category within this collection. Documents (partial or complete) that could not be labeled to fit a specific category were placed in the final two folders entitled "Miscellaneous." File 13 contains various pieces of Miles memorabilia. This includes a company calendar, blank checks, and business stationary.

Included in this series are deeds, mortgages, land abstracts, titles, building surveys, and leases all pertaining to property owned by the Miles family and connected businesses. Also included in this series are blueprints and maps marking property owned by the Miles Land and Investment Co. With the exception of the Building Survey folder, all documents are filed chronologically.

Series 7 includes land contracts, letters of patent, employment, purchase and sale contracts, wills, bills of sale and any other documents of a legal nature. This series is arranged chronologically, followed with separate folders for wills, letters of patent, and meeting minutes.

Series 7 includes land contracts, letters of patent, employment, purchase and sale contracts, wills, bills of sale, and any other documents of a legal nature. This series is arranged chronologically, followed with separate folders for wills, letters of patent, and meeting minutes.