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John S. Haines Photograph Collection, circa 1890-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Haines, John S.
Title
John S. Haines Photograph Collection
Dates
circa 1890-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.8 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 564 (collection)
Summary
Photographs relating to Missoula, Montana, history collected by Missoula resident John Haines. The photographs include images of prominent Missoulians, landmarks, the 1908 flood, and Native Americans.
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
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

John S. Haines managed Haines Groceries of Missoula, Montana through the 1950s and 1960s. By the 1970s he was serving as Missoula City Treasurer. He married Mildred Strom in 1938.

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Content Description

This collection contains a diverse group of photos relevant to Missoula, Montana, history, a 1933 program from the Wilma Theater, and a flyer regarding the 1969 opening of the new Missoula City Hall. The photos depict everything from Missoula dignitaries to Missoula landmarks, the Missoula police, streetcars, the 1908 flood of the Clark Fork River, and Native Americans.

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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], John S. Haines Photograph Collection, 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: Ephemera, 2 items, 1933-1969

Series II: Photographs, 0.8 linear feet, circa 1890-1969

Acquisition Information

Gift of John S. Haines, 1987.

Processing Note

Photographs numbered 564(II):1 through 564(II):34 (folders 3 through 36) were removed from display boards and placed in folders in 2003. Existing captions were used to describe these photos. Photographs in folders 37 through 51 were added to the collection in 2007.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • City halls--Montana--Missoula
  • Floods--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
  • Historic sites--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
  • Indians of North America--Montana--Missoula--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Missoula (Mont.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs
  • Photographs--Montana--Missoula

Finding aid prepared by Teresa Hamann
2003

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