Western Energy Company records, 1918-1979
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Western Energy Company
- Title
- Western Energy Company records
- Dates
- 1918-1979 (inclusive)19181979
- Quantity
- 3.0 linear feet
- Collection Number
- UPMC 21
- Summary
- The Western Energy Company, a coal generated power company located in Colstrip, Montana, was a subsidiary of Montana Power Company and the successor to the Northwestern Improvement Company. This collection (1918-1979) subject files including field books (1927-1951) and survey notes; a log book for Pit No. 6 (1940s-1950s); engineer and production reports; maps and blueprints; Colstrip Parks Project (1976-1977); Montana Power Company utility rates (1979); and blueprints of Rosebud Coal Field. Also included are exhibit maps, an expense ledger (1929-1938), and historical information of the Northwestern Improvement Company.
- 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.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. The Library & Archives 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 Library & Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into one series: Subject Files (1918-1979, undated). Preliminary arrangement only.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Subject Files
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Description: Colstrip mine field booksDates: 1927-1951Container: Box 1
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Description: Rosebud Coal Field blueprints, "Surveys and Explorations 1918" (includes index)Dates: 1918Container: Folder Oversize
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Description: Production and engineer reports, field survey anotes (includes construction, street paving, various mines)Dates: n.d.Container: Box 2
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Description: Blue prints of hydraulics and of electric light plantDates: 1930sContainer: Box 3
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Description: Drilling equipment catalogs and maintenance manualsDates: 1930s-1940sContainer: Box 3
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Description: Log book for pit No. 6Dates: 1940s-1950sContainer: Box 3
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Description: Montana Power Company utility rate schedulesDates: 1979Container: Box 3
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Description: Northwestern Improvement Company expense ledger (includes primarily rental cottages/houses)Dates: 1929-1938Container: Box 3
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Description: Northwestern Improvement Company historyDates: n.d.Container: Box 3
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Description: Northwestern Improvement Company, Western Energy Company Exhibit maps of pit No. 6Dates: 1948Container: Box 3
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Description: Western Energy Company Colstip Parks Project (U.S. Dept. of Interior Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Project; includes specifications, manuals,economic analysis, correspondence)Dates: 1976-1977Container: Box 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Coal mines and mining--Montana--Colstrip.
- Coal-fired power plants--Montana--Colstrip.
Geographical Names
- Colstrip (Mont.)--History.
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