Nelson Coal Company Records, 1915-1923
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nelson Coal Company
- Title
- Nelson Coal Company Records
- Dates
- 1915-1923 (inclusive)19151923
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet of shelf space
- Collection Number
- MC 135 (collection)
- Summary
- The Nelson Coal Company operated coal mines at Sand Coulee, Montana, and sold coal in Great Falls. Records (1915-1923) consist of three cash books and two journals.
- Repository
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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 - Access Restrictions
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Collection open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
The Nelson Coal Company of Great Falls, Montana, was formed on October 27, 1902, by A. Oscar Nelson of Great Falls and John G. Nelson and Samuel McClure of Stillwater, Minnesota. The company's original aims included the mining and selling of coal, the production of gas and electricity, and the development of water systems. The company mined coal at Sand Coulee, Montana, and sold it in Great Falls from 1902 until the early 1920s. Although the company continued its corporate existence until it voluntarily dissolved on May 7, 1954, it had ceased all operations by 1925.
Content Description
Financial records. 1915-1923. 1.5 linear feet. The records of the Nelson Coal Company consist of three cash books and two journals both covering the years 1915-1923.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection
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Financial Records
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Description: Cash bookDates: 1915 January- 1917 OctoberContainer: Volume 1
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Description: Cash bookDates: 1917 November- 1920 JuneContainer: Volume 2
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Description: Cash bookDates: 1920 July - 1923 DecemberContainer: Volume 3
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Description: JournalDates: 1915 January - 1918 JulyContainer: Volume 4
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Description: JournalDates: 1918 July- 1923 DecemberContainer: Volume 5
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Coal mines and mining
- Mines and mineral resources--Montana--Cascade County
Corporate Names
- Nelson Coal Company (creator)
Geographical Names
- Great Falls (Mont.)--Industries
- Sand Coulee (Mont.)
