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Dorothy Whitcomb Klimper Papers, 1904-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Klimper, Dorothy Whitcomb, d. 1978
Title
Dorothy Whitcomb Klimper Papers
Dates
1904-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.3 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 395 (collection)
Summary
Dorothy Whitcomb Klimper was a resident of Zortman, Montana. This collection includes correspondence, the manuscript, and photographs from the book Top o' the Mountain: Charley Whitcomb, Mining Man, which she co-authored with Gladys Costello.
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--Mussoula.

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

Gladys Costello was born in Malta, Montana, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Robinson, who were among the first settlers in the area. She graduated from the University of Montana School of Journalism and maintained a long time interest in writing with a special focus on regional history. In addition to co-authoring Top o' the Mountain: Charley Whitcomb, Mining Man, some of her stories were published in The Golden Era of the Little Rockies. Gladys Costello lived in Zortman, Montana, which is in Phillips County, for most of her adult life until her death on July 16, 1978.

Dorothy Whitcomb Klimper, born in Zortman, was one of two surviving children of Charley and Katie B. Whitcomb. She married Max E. Klimper, mining engineer, educator and sportsman. By 1976 she lived in Stanford, Montana. Costello's writing skills and Klimper's memorabilia and reminiscences were combined for the book Top o' the Mountain: Charley Whitcomb, Mining Man.

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Content Description

This collection includes correspondence, the manuscript, and photos from the book Top o' the Mountain: Charley Whitcomb, Mining Man.

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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 not transferred to The University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into two series:

Series I: Correspondence and manuscript, 1975

Series II: Photographs, 1904-1971

Custodial History

Materials in this collection remained with the creator until donation to the K. Ross Toole Archives.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dorothy Klimper, 1976.

Processing Note

The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 2001, the collection was reprocessed.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid prepared by Teresa Hamann
2001

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