Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection, 2000-2002

Overview of the Collection

Title: Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection
Dates: 2000-2002 (inclusive)
20002002
Quantity: 1.2 linear feet and 1 oversized folder
Collection Number: Mss 977
Summary: The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection is an artificial collection of eulogies, memorial programs, articles, photographs, VHS tapes, and other forms of remembrance and tribute produced in the wake of Maureen and Mike Mansfield’s deaths. Maureen Mansfield died on September 20, 2000, and Mike Mansfield died a year later on October 5, 2001.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection is an artificial collection of eulogies, memorial programs, articles, photographs, VHS tapes, and other forms of remembrance produced in the wake of Maureen and Mike Mansfield’s deaths in 2000 and 2001 respectively. At 97 years old, Mike Mansfield gave the eulogy for his wife Maureen. When the statesman himself died a year later, tributes poured in from around the world. Both Maureen and Mike are buried in Washington, D.C.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by the medium of the remembrance.

Custodial History

Most of the items in this collection were collected by or sent to the Dean of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, Frank D’Andraia. Other items were collected by the Mansfield Center and transferred to Archives and Special Collections subsequently.

Acquisition Information

The Mansfield Library received the items in this collection at different times between the years of 2000 and 2002.

Processing Note

Duplicate copies of programs and other printed material were not retained.

In 2025, all VHS tapes were digitized for preservation purposes and duplicate tapes were not retained.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/1	Eulogies, dedications, and remembrances for Mike Mansfield	2000-2001
1/2	Programs for ceremonies and services for Maureen and Mike Mansfield	2000-2002
1/3	Articles and printed tributes for Mike Mansfield	2001
Box
2	Print photographs from statue dedication at University of Montana and Mike Mansfield funeral services in Washington, D.C.	2000-2001
box-video
3/1	Eulogy for Senator Mike Mansfield Digital Copy Available	October 10, 2001
3/2	Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Mike Mansfield Digital Copy Available	2001
3/3	The Funeral of Sen. Michael J. Mansfield Arlington National Cemetery Digital Copy Available	October 10, 2001
3/4	Eulogy for Mrs. Maureen Mansifeld by Senator Mike Mansfield Digital Copy Available	September 26, 2000
3/5	Maureen Mansfield Memorial Service Digital Copy Available	October 6, 2000
3/6	Maureen Mansfield Story and KPAX Story re Service Digital Copy Available	2000
3/7	Mike Mansfield's Funeral Service This tape is a copy of Anne Mansfield's tape of people arriving at Mansfield's funeral services and shots of the funeral reception following Mansfield's internment. Includes shots of flags around Washington D.C. at half-staff for the day of Mansfield's internment. Digital Copy Available	October 10, 2001
Folder
OS 4	Commemorative newspaper plates and other newsprint celebrating Mike Mansfield's life and accomplishments	2001

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