View XML QR Code

Dale L. Johnson papers, 1930-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Johnson, Dale L. (Dale Lynn), b. 1935
Title
Dale L. Johnson papers
Dates
1930-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 722
Summary
This collection includes Dale L. Johnson's writings relevant to the building and maintaining the Archives at The University of Montana-Missoula. Also included is miscellaneous correpondence; Johnson's research on prominent Montana families such as the Keith, Hammond, Fenwick, and McLeod families; speeches; and the text for two slide shows.
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
Return to Top

Biographical Note

In 1935 Dale Lynn Johnson was born to Arthur A. and Ruth G. Johnson in St. Maries, Idaho. He attended high school in Billings, Montana, and received a B.A. in Accounting, an M.A. in History and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Montana-Missoula. From 1965 to 1996 Johnson served as the archivist at The University of Montana in Missoula.

Johnson married Coburn R. Randak and they have two children, Reed and Evan. Since his retirement, Johnson has been an active volunteer in the community of Missoula, Montana.

Return to Top

Content Description

This collection includes Dale L. Johnson's writings relevant to the building and maintaining an archives at the University of Montana-Missoula, miscellaneous correpondence, his research on prominent Montana families such as the Keith, Hammond, Fenwick, and McLeod families, speeches, and the text for two slide shows.

Return to Top

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Dale L. Johnson Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Return to Top

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dale Johnson, January 2008. Additional materials added in 2013.

Processing Note

The papers arrived in no particular order. They are now loosely organized beginning with archives administration followed by historic research and presentations.

Return to Top

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Montana State Library speech
    Dates: 1968
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Archives "Guide to Manuscript Collections"
    Dates: 1969
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: Archives presentation to Alumni Council
    Dates: 1969
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: Correspondence from Brian Cockhill
    Dates: 1970-1972
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4
  • Description: Correspondence from Max Baucus
    Dates: 1975-1976
    Container: Box/Folder 1/5
  • Description: Correspondence with and about visitors from Japan
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1/6
  • Description: Hammond, Fenwick, and McLeod family-related correspondence
    Dates: 1966-1976
    Container: Box/Folder 1/7
  • Description: Miscellaneous correspondence
    Dates: 1970-1979
    Container: Box/Folder 1/8
  • Description: Letters and memos regarding retirement
    Dates: 1996-1997
    Container: Box/Folder 1/9
  • Description: Duties of the archivist
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/10
  • Description: Credential miscellaneous
    Dates: 1972-1975
    Container: Box/Folder 1/11
  • Description: Ravalli County MEA speech
    Dates: 1972
    Container: Box/Folder 1/12
  • Description: Keith family history
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/13
  • Description: "C.H. McLeod"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/14
  • Description: H.G. Merriam, biography and publications list
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/15
  • Description: Montana History Research newsletter
    Dates: 1972
    Container: Box/Folder 1/16
  • Description: MEA Journal article
    Dates: 1972
    Container: Box/Folder 1/17
  • Description: Miscellaneous writing
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box/Folder 1/18
  • Description: "Writing Local History" class
    Dates: 1980
    Container: Box/Folder 1/19
  • Description: Andrew B. Hammond presentation at Montana History Conference
    Dates: 1987
    Container: Box/Folder 1/20
  • Description: Archives contributions to The University of Montana - Missoula centennial celebration
    Dates: 1993
    Container: Box/Folder 1/21
  • Description: Claire Rhein
    Dates: 1977-2001
    Container: Box/Folder 1/22
  • Description: Newspaper articles
    Dates: 1977-1978
    Container: Box/Folder 1/23
  • Description: Montana mining history research
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/24
  • Description: Text and correspondence regarding slide show titled "Early Montana Mining, Lumbering, and Transportation"
    Dates: 1972
    Container: Box/Folder 1/25
  • Description: Text and correspondence regarding slide show titled "Indians of Montana"
    Dates: 1971
    Container: Box/Folder 1/26
  • Description: Archives Visioning Report
    Dates: 1996
    Container: Box/Folder 1/27
  • Description: Miscellaneous archives and library photographs
    Dates: circa 1995
    Container: Box/Folder 1/28
  • Description: "Attics, Barns and Cellars Revisited: A Collector's Lament" by K. Ross Toole
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/29
  • Description: Missoula Mercantile
    Dates: 1930-1959
    Container: Box/Folder 1/30
  • Description: Andrew Benoni Hammond Research
    Dates: 1966-1969
    Container: Box/Folder 1/31
  • Description: McLeod Family Research
    Dates: 1959 and undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/32

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Universities and colleges--Montana--Missoula--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Montana--Missoula--Employee

Family Names

  • Fenwick family
  • Hammond family
  • Keith family
  • McLeod family

Occupations

  • Archivists--Montana--Missoula
Loading...
Loading...