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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection, 2000-2002

Overview of the Collection

Title
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Memorial Collection
Dates
2000-2002 (inclusive)
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
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Content Description

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.

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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

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

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Administrative Information

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.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Eulogies, dedications, and remembrances for Mike Mansfield
    Dates: 2000-2001
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Programs for ceremonies and services for Maureen and Mike Mansfield
    Dates: 2000-2002
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: Articles and printed tributes for Mike Mansfield
    Dates: 2001
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: Print photographs from statue dedication at University of Montana and Mike Mansfield funeral services in Washington, D.C.
    Dates: 2000-2001
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Eulogy for Senator Mike Mansfield

    Digital Copy Available

    Dates: October 10, 2001
    Container: Box video 3/1
  • Description: Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Mike Mansfield

    Digital Copy Available

    Dates: 2001
    Container: Box video 3/2
  • Description: The Funeral of Sen. Michael J. Mansfield Arlington National Cemetery

    Digital Copy Available

    Dates: October 10, 2001
    Container: Box video 3/3
  • Description: Eulogy for Mrs. Maureen Mansifeld by Senator Mike Mansfield

    Digital Copy Available

    Dates: September 26, 2000
    Container: Box video 3/4
  • Description: Maureen Mansfield Memorial Service

    Digital Copy Available

    Dates: October 6, 2000
    Container: Box video 3/5
  • Description: Maureen Mansfield Story and KPAX Story re Service

    Digital Copy Available

    Dates: 2000
    Container: Box video 3/6
  • Description: 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

    Dates: October 10, 2001
    Container: Box video 3/7
  • Description: Commemorative newspaper plates and other newsprint celebrating Mike Mansfield's life and accomplishments
    Dates: 2001
    Container: Folder OS 4

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Subject Terms

  • Legislators--United States.

Personal Names

  • Mansfield, Maureen Hayes, 1905-2000--Death and burial
  • Mansfield, Mike, 1903-2001--Death and burial

Corporate Names

  • Mansfield Library--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Montana--Archival resources
  • Montana--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Eulogies
  • Memorial service programs
  • Photographs
  • Video recordings
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