Daniel L. O'Hern Scrapbook

Daniel L. O'Hern Scrapbook, 1900-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator: O'Hern, Daniel Lawrence, 1883-1949
Title: Daniel L. O'Hern Scrapbook
Dates: 1900-1949 (inclusive)
19001949
Quantity: 1.0 linear foot
Collection Number: Mss 1011
Summary: This collection features one scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and a limited amount of correspondence related to the life and professional accomplishments of Montana attorney and judge Daniel O’Hern from 1900-1949.
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, visual

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Daniel Lawrence O’Hern was born on January 13, 1883 in Barum, Iowa to John and Mary O’Hern. He moved to Montana to begin his career as an attorney following his completion of law school at the State University of Iowa in 1908. Once in Montana, he settled first in Missoula, where he opened a practice. In 1910, he was elected to the Montana State Legislature from Missoula County. He moved to Glendive, Montana in 1913 and served there as an assistant county attorney for two years. As a prominent Democrat, O’Hern was appointed judge of Montana’s 7th judicial district by Governor Samuel Stewart in 1915. His jurisdiction covered Dawson and Custer counties, and he served in that capacity until 1921. O’Hern then moved to Miles City, Montana, where he returned to practice as city attorney and corporate council to Greyhound Bus Lines and the Montana-Dakota Utilities Company. In 1938, he was also appointed to the Montana State Highway Commission. O’Hern retired in 1945 due to ill health.

He married Elizabeth Coleman in 1931. Daniel O’Hern died on September 4, 1949 in Miles City.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Daniel L. O’Hern Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings related to the life and accomplishments of Montana attorney and judge Daniel O’Hern from 1900-1949. The scrapbook also includes limited correspondence. Some clippings were added to the scrapbook after O’Hern’s death, likely by his widow, Elizabeth O’Hern.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to the University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

Daniel L. O'Hern Scrapbook, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The original order was maintained.

Custodial History

Ann and John Loughlin / Loughlin Law Firm held the scrapbook until they donated it to the Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections in May 2024.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ann Loughlin, 2024

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