MTGMss135.xml Guide to the Genevieve Frances Allen Murray Papers 1926-1983 Murray (Genevieve Frandes Allen) Papers Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Cummings Jones Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula ©1998
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Mss 135 Murray, Genevieve Frances Allen, 1894-1983 Genevieve Frances Allen Murray Papers 1926-1983 0.5 linear feet Genevieve Murray was a University of Montana graduate student who wrote a master's thesis on the bitterroot plant in 1929. She continued to write feature stories for magazines after graduation. Materials are in English Biographical Note

Genevieve Murray was born in Milan, Illinois, on October 5, 1894. She was educated in Illinois and North Dakota before attending college at the University of Montana from 1926-1929. While a student at the university, Murray was an active member of the debate team and Mortar Board. Murray graduated from the university with a master's degree in 1929. Her master's thesis was entitled The Bitter Root in Science and in History. Other publications include Murray's 1929 manuscript The True Story of Marias Pass.

In 1930, Murray and her husband, Frank, moved to Lexington, Kentucky, where she taught elementary and high school for 13 years. Murray was active in Theta Sigma Phi and the Girl Scouts. She continued to write feature stories for magazines and in 1975 Murray was awarded the Sullivan Medallion of the University of Kentucky.

She died in Lexington on December 17, 1983.

The collection contains original copies of and research pertaining to Murray's master's thesis The Bitter Root in Science and in History and The True Story of Marias Pass. Included in correspondence are letters exchanged between University of Montana History Department Chair Paul C. Phillips and Great Northern Railway president Ralph Budd. Photographs, maps of Montana Territory and research on early northwest history can also be found in this collection.

The collection is divided into four series:

Series I: Personal Information, 1 folder, 1894-1983

Series II: General Correspondence, 1 folder, 1929-1982

Series III: Writings, 5 folders, 1928-1930

Series IV: Printed Material, 4 folders, 1914-1982

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.

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.

[Name of document or photograph number], Genevieve Frances Allen Murray Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Gift of the estate of Genevieve Murray, date unknown.

The actions of the original processors are largely unknown. In 1998, the collection was re-described.

During original processing, the following items were separated from the original collection:

Framed color photograph of Main Hall, University of Montana. Signed and copyrighted by R.M. McKay, Missoula.

Color photograph labeled "Bitter Root: Montana State Flower." Photo by R.M. McKay, Missoula, Montana.

Three undated black and white photographs of Duncan McDonald.

A collection of various other historical photographs, most are unlabeled and undated.

A collection of negatives for the photographs listed above.

A trophy inscribed "Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award" to "Mrs. Genevieve Allen Murray - University of Kentucky," dates 1975.

During the 1998 reprocessing, a map of Montana Territory and a map outlining Indian Territory in the 1800's were removed from this collection. These items are now stored in the Map Division of the Mansfield Library.

 Women graduate students--Montana--Missoula Bitterroot Marias Pass (Mont.) Montana--History Montana--Maps Northwest, Pacific--History Budd, Ralph, 1879- --Correspondence Phillips, Paul C. (Paul Chrisler), 1883-1956--Correspondence University of Montana--Missoula--Students University of Montana--Missoula--Alumni and alumnae Montana Colleges and Universities Women Series I Personal Information 1894-1983 1 folder

This series contains biographical information, newspaper clippings and some personal memorabilia of Murray.

 1/1 1894-1983 Series II General Correspondence 1929-1982 1 folder

This series primarily consists of correspondence between UM History Chair Paul C. Phillips and Great Northern Railway president Ralph Budd. Included in these letters is a debate concerning the discovery of Marias Pass at the southern boundary of Glacier National Park.

This series is arranged chronologically.

 1/2 1929-1982 Series III Writings 1928-1930 5 folders

This series includes notes, rough drafts, and photocopies of Murray's master's thesis The Bitter Root in Science and in History. Notes and a rough draft of The True Story of Marias Pass are also included. This manuscript contains some original maps of Oregon and the Glacier area that appear to have been drawn by Murray.

 1/3 1929 1/4 1929 1/5 1929 1/6 1930 1/7 1929-1930 Series IV Printed Material 1914-1982 4 folders

This series is a collection of printed materials. Included in the collection are a 1915 Springfield, Mo., yearbook, 1926 University of Montana yearbook, a list of 1925 and 1926 UM graduates and two booklets concerning University of Kentucky workshops.

 1/8 1926-1981 2/1 undated 2/2 1915 2/3 1926