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Edward John Carter Papers, 1883-1890

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Carter, Edward John
Title
Edward John Carter Papers
Dates
1883-1890 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.2 linear feet of shelf space
Collection Number
MC 263
Summary
E. J. Carter was the brother to Montana Senator Thomas Carter and brother-in-law to Helena buisnessman Thomas Cruse. Carter was involved in various business ventures in the Helena are and served as an agent for the Wells Fargo Company. This collection consists of general correspondence (1886-1890) regarding his various business and mining interests. Also included are subgroups for the Broadway Street Railway Company (1883-1890), Homestake Mining Company (1880, 1888-1889), Neihart Tunnel and Mining Company (1886), and Wells, Fargo & Company (1885-1887).
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
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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Biographical Note

John "E.J." Carter was born, c1859, to Edward and Margaret Byrnes Carter in Ohio. Edward, who had immigrated with his wife to the U.S. from County Roscommon, Ireland in 1850, had a small farm and worked in an iron-ore furnace. Mrs. Carter died of pnuemonia in 1879, leaving Thomas Carter (the eldest son) to look after his little sisters and his brother, John Carter. Mr. Carter struggled to make enough money to support the family, but in 1883 Thomas Carter decided to move his brother and sisters to Helena, Montana, to seek their fortunes. One of the Carter sisters, Margaret met and married Thomas Cruse, but died a year later in child birth. Thomas went on to be elected Senator for Montana.

John Carter was involved in mining, real estate and politics in Helena from his advent to the area in 1883, until 1894. He worked in various capacities for both his brother, T.H. Carter and his brother-in-law, Thomas Cruse. He served as secretary for the Thomas Cruse Bank (1888-1889); general agent for the Merchant's National Bank (1890-1891); and secretary for F.S. Lang Company(1891-1893). Sometime in 1892 E.J. Carter moved to New York City, retaining his position with F.S. Lang & Co. until 1893. He is then listed as an agent for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company for the Merchant's National Bank. E.J. Carter disappears from the local directories in 1895.

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Content Description

This collection consists of personal records and four subgroups. The personal records include general correspondence (1886-1890) relating to various business partners including Massena Bullard, W.A. Clark, and T.H. Kleinschmidt; financial records (1886-1889) including check stubs and scattered invoices and receipts from Helena area businesses; and a mining claim (1886) for Grand Central Quartz Lode.

The Broadway Street Railway Company Records subgroup includes general correspondence (1888-1890); financial records (1887-1890) including invoices, receipts, payroll and construction costs; and legal documents (1883, 1889-1891) including agreements and licenses.

The Homestake Mining Company Records consist of correspondence (1889); financial records (1888-1889) including assays, bills, a journal, stock purchases, and payroll and legal documents (1889-1890) including abstract of title and developement statements.

The Neihart Tunnel and Mining Company Records consist of correspondence (1886) with investors and contractors; court papers (1886) testimony of C.D. Ladd; financial records (1886) including receipts and bids; legal documents (1886); minutes (1886) scattered; and miscellany.

The Wells, Fargo & Company Records include general correspondence (1885-1886) between Carter and customers; interoffice correspondence (1885-1887) between Carter and other agents across the country; financial records (1885-1886) including a bank book, cancelled checks and receipts; and subject files (1885-1886) relating to a stage robbery; and miscellany (1886) including appointment books and notes regarding assignments and deliveries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

by series

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information:

available upon request

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection

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Subject Terms

  • Mining claims
  • Street-railroads

Geographical Names

  • Grand Central Quartz Lode (Lewis And Clark County)
  • Helena (Mont.)--Commerce
  • Helena (Mont.)--Industries


2004

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