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University of Montana Forestry Club Records, 1938-2014

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Montana Forestry Club
Title
University of Montana Forestry Club Records
Dates
1938-2014 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.7 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 942
Summary
This collection contains materials and records from the University of Montana Forestry Club and the Foresters' Ball committee. Records include planning notes and ephemera for the Foresters’ Ball hosted annually by the Club.
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
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Historical Note

The University of Montana Forestry Club was established in 1914, one month after the School of Forestry opened. The purpose of this club was and is to "further forestry at the university and to provide discussion on forestry questions". The club originally met every two weeks and maintained an office in the original "Shack" (the original forestry building on campus) as well as the forestry building. Today the club meets every week in the forestry building at the University of Montana, organizing the annual Foresters' ball, sponsoring and participating on the University of Montana Woodsmen team, and volunteering at the Lubrecht Experimental Forest.

The University of Montana Forestry Club organized the first Foresters' Ball, called the Lumberjack Dance, in the fall of 1915, hosting the event February of 1916. Guests were required to wear woods and outing costumes, any individual who tried to enter wearing a suit and tie was turned away. As the years progressed, and the Foresters' Ball became more popular and elaborate, and the task of organizing the ball became more complicated. As a result, the position of "Chief Push" was created in the 1930s. This position is the head of the committee which oversees the events and planning of the annual Foresters' Ball. The Foresters' Ball has only been canceled a hand full of times, from 1942-1945 due to World War II, and in 2021 as a result of pandemic. Each year, the ball raises money for scholarships in the University of Montana School of Forestry. In 2013, the ball was transitioned to be more family friendly and educational.

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Content Description

This collection contains materials and records from the University of Montana Forestry Club and their committee for the organization and planning of the Foresters’ Ball. These materials contain documents and ephemera related to past Foresters’ Balls from the dates 1938-2014. This collection also contains materials related to the club’s financial actions, education, and activities related the annual Foresters’ Ball. Series I contains the notes from the Chief Push of the Foresters’ Ball and the annual report for each Foresters’ Ball created by the Chief Push for that year. Series II contains the records and ephemera related to the Forestry Club and the Foresters’ Ball.

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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 status uncertain.

Preferred Citation

University of Montana Forestry Club Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection has been divided into two series:

Series I: Chief Push Notes and Reports, 1938-1988, 0.5 lf

Series II: Forestry Club Records, 1951-2014, 4.2 lf

Custodial History

the materials in this collection were held by the Forestry Club until their donation to Archives and Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Katelyn Page on behalf of the Forestry Club, February 5, 2021.

Processing Note

Original order was kept where possible, and folders were titled according to original housing where applicable. Materials were arranged by annual ball and chronologically. Duplicate and unrelated materials were removed from the collection and returned to the donor.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Balls (Parties)--Montana--Missoula
  • Forestry schools and education--Montana--Missoula
  • Forresters--Montana--Missoula

Corporate Names

  • Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.)
  • Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.). Forestry Club.
  • University of Montana (Missoula, Mont. : 1965-1994)
  • University of Montana Forestry Club--Archives
  • University of Montana--Missoula

Geographical Names

  • Missoula (Mont.)--Social life and customs

Finding aid prepared by Micaela Connolly
2021

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