Rocky Mountaineers records, 1929-2023
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rocky Mountaineers
- Title
- Rocky Mountaineers records
- Dates
- 1929-2023 (inclusive)19292023
- Quantity
- 6.5 linear feet, (480 digital files (715 MB))
- Collection Number
- Mss 626
- Summary
- The collection contains records pertaining to the Rocky Mountaineers of Missoula, Montana. The club supports the activities of responsible outdoor adventurers by sponsoring group hikes, informative presentations, and other outings. The collection includes business paperwork, meeting minutes, by-laws, financial information, correspondence, clippings, and the club's newsletter, The Mountain Ear.
- Repository
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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
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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.
Historical Note
The Rocky Mountaineers is an outdoor club that originated in Missoula, Montana and was officially founded in 1960. Members of the group meet regularly to educate themselves on mountaineering techniques and safety, share knowledge of mountaineering and take trips demonstrating their knowledge and skills.
Content Description
The collection contains all records pertaining to the Rocky Mountaineers of Missoula, Montana including meeting minutes, by-laws, financial information, correspondence, clippings, and their newsletter, The Mountain Ear. Most of the material concerning the logistics of the Rocky Mountaineers date from 1960-2012.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Non-exclusive copyright transferred to The University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Rocky Mountaineers Records, Archives and Special Collections, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is divided into ten series:
Series I: Club Business, 1.0 linear foot, 1960-2023
Series II: Financial, 0.5 linear feet, 1960-2008
Series III: Mountain Ear, 1.3 linear feet and 480 digital files (715 MB), 1960-2017
Subseries 1: Printing, 0.3 linear feet, 1973-2007
Subseries 2: Copies, 1.0 linear foot, 1961-2011
Series IV: Membership, 1.0 linear foot, 1973-2008
Series V: Trips, 0.2 linear feet, 2002-2017
Series VI: Miscellaneous Items, 0.1 linear feet, 1953-2012 and undated
Series VII: Mountaineering Related Publications, 0.1 linear feet, 1979-2006
Series VIII: Newspaper Articles and Publicity Materials, 2.0 linear feet, 1929-2014
Series IX: Mortality, 0.1 linear feet, 2003-2004
Series X: Other Clubs, 0.2 linear feet, 1974-2010
Preservation Note
Digital files require software that can open and read Portable Document Format files.
Custodial History
Records were kept by the Rocky Mountaineers.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the Archives by Steven Schombel on behalf of the Rocky Mountaineers in 2005 and by Julie Kahl in 2011 and annually after 2013.
Processing Note
Arrangement of the collection at time of donation was maintained by the Archives, additions were added to appropriate folders.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I: Club Business, 1960-2023
1.0 linear footThis series contains materials relating to the general operation and activities of the Rocky Mountaineers. It includes the club's own indexes for its records, advertising, e-mail exchanges between board members, election materials, meeting minutes, by-laws, photos, cabin leases, and website materials. These items are arranged alphabetically.
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Description: Archives Indexes created by Julie KahlDates: 2005-2023Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: AdvertisingDates: 1971-1987Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: Uncover MissoulaDates: 2002-2013Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: Board MeetingsDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/4
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Description: BrochuresDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/5
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Description: Old By-lawsDates: 1976 and undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/6
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Description: Original By-lawsDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/7
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Description: Aids for By-lawsDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/8
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Description: Drafts of By-lawsDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/9
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Description: CabinDates: 1964-2011Container: Box/Folder 1/10
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Description: DVD of CabinDates: June 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/11
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Description: Cabin LeasesDates: 1993-2005Container: Box/Folder 1/12
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Description: Cabin Log BooksDates: 1976-1980Container: Box/Folder 11/7
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Description: Cabin Log BooksDates: 1993-2005Container: Box/Folder 1/13
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Description: ElectionsDates: 2000-2006Container: Box/Folder 1/14
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Description: E-MailsDates: 1999-2002Container: Box/Folder 1/15
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2003-2004Container: Box/Folder 1/16
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/17
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/18
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2006Container: Box/Folder 1/19
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2007Container: Box/Folder 2/1
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2008Container: Box/Folder 2/2
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2009Container: Box/Folder 2/3
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2010Container: Box/Folder 2/4
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2011Container: Box/Folder 2/5
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2012Container: Box/Folder 2/6
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2013Container: Box/Folder 2/7
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2014Container: Box/Folder 10/12
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Description: E-MailsDates: 2015Container: Box/Folder 10/13
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Description: E-Mails, MiscDates: 2016Container: Box/Folder 11/1
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Description: E-Mails, MiscDates: 2017Container: Box/Folder 11/2
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Description: Rocky Mountaineers, 2018Dates: 2018Container: Box/Folder 11/3
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Description: Rocky Mountaineers, 2019Dates: 2019Container: Box/Folder 11/4
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Description: Rocky Mountaineers, 2020Dates: 2020Container: Box/Folder 11/5
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Description: Rocky Mountaineers, 2021Dates: 2021Container: Box/Folder 11/9
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Description: Rocky Mountaineers, 2022Dates: 2022Container: Box/Folder 11/10
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Description: Health GroupDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 2/8
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Description: MeetingsDates: 1970-2005Container: Box/Folder 2/9
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Description: Meeting minutes and agendasDates: 2005-2014Container: Box/Folder 2/10
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Description: Miscellaneous BusinessDates: 1960-1989Container: Box/Folder 2/11
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Description: Miscellaneous BusinessDates: 1990-2006Container: Box/Folder 2/12
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1982-2005Container: Box/Folder 3/1
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Description: Tax ID NumberDates: 1998-2002Container: Box/Folder 3/2
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Description: Tax Exempt StatusDates: 1998-2001Container: Box/Folder 3/3
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Description: PhotosDates: 1961-2005Container: Box/Folder 3/4
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Description: WebsiteDates: 2004Container: Box/Folder 3/5
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Series II: Financial Records, 1963-2008
0.5 linear feetThis series contains materials relating to the Rocky Mountaineers' finances.
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Description: Club Financial InformationDates: 1995-2005Container: Box/Folder 3/6
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Description: Bank RecordsDates: 1971-2005Container: Box/Folder 3/7
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Description: Canceled Checks #199-299Dates: 1971-1974Container: Box/Folder 3/8
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Description: Canceled Checks #300-399Dates: 1974-1977Container: Box/Folder 3/9
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Description: Canceled Checks #400-499Dates: 1977-1981Container: Box/Folder 3/10
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Description: Canceled Checks #500-599Dates: 1981-1986Container: Box/Folder 3/11
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Description: Cancelled Checks #600-699Dates: 1986-1992Container: Box/Folder 3/12
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Description: Canceled Checks #700-799Dates: 1992-1998Container: Box/Folder 3/13
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Description: Canceled Checks #800-868, #1000-1062Dates: 1998-2004Container: Box/Folder 3/14
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Description: Bank Check RegistersDates: 1963-1996Container: Box/Folder 3/15
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Description: Financial StatementsDates: 1979-1996, 2002-2005Container: Box/Folder 4/1
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Description: Ledger BookDates: 1960-1964Container: Box/Folder 4/2
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Description: Ledger BookDates: 1965-1966Container: Box/Folder 4/3
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Description: Bank Statements PhotocopiesDates: January 1973-December 2001Container: Box/Folder 4/4
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Description: Miscellaneous ReceiptsDates: 1979-2008Container: Box/Folder 4/5
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Description: Office Supply ReceiptsDates: 1988-2008Container: Box/Folder 4/6
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Description: Post Office Box Rent, StampsDates: 1975-2005Container: Box/Folder 4/7
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Series III: Newsletters, Mountain Ear, 1961-2017
1.3 linear feet, 480 digital files (715 MB)This series contains paper and digital versions of newsletter materials for the Rocky Mountaineers. Materials are arranged chronologically.
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Subseries 1: Printing, 1973-2007
This subseries contains materials related to the printing of the monthly newsletters.
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Description: PrintingDates: 1973-1979Container: Box/Folder 4/8
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Description: PrintingDates: 1980-1989Container: Box/Folder 4/9
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Description: PrintingDates: 1990-1999Container: Box/Folder 4/10
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Description: PrintingDates: 2000-2005Container: Box/Folder 4/11
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Description: PrintingDates: 2005-2007Container: Box/Folder 4/12
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Subseries 2: Copies, 1961-2013
This subseries contains copies of the Rocky Mountaineers' newsletter, The Mountain Ear.
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Description: Mountain Ear, Index Volume 1-25Dates: 1976Container: Box/Folder 4/13
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 1Dates: October 1961-May 1962Container: Box/Folder 4/14
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 2Dates: November 1962-May1963Container: Box/Folder 4/15
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 3Dates: October 1963-July 1964Container: Box/Folder 4/16
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 4Dates: September 1964- June 1965Container: Box/Folder 4/17
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 5Dates: October 1965- May 1966Container: Box/Folder 5/1
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 6Dates: October 1966- May 1967Container: Box/Folder 5/2
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 7Dates: October 1967- May 1968Container: Box/Folder 5/3
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 8Dates: December 1968- October 1969Container: Box/Folder 5/4
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 9Dates: November 1969- May 1970Container: Box/Folder 5/5
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 10Dates: October 1970- May 1971Container: Box/Folder 5/6
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 11Dates: October 1971- May 1972Container: Box/Folder 5/7
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 12Dates: October 1972- May 1973Container: Box/Folder 5/8
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 13Dates: October 1973- April 1974Container: Box/Folder 5/9
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 14Dates: October 1974- May 1975Container: Box/Folder 5/10
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 15Dates: October 1975- May 1976Container: Box/Folder 5/11
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 16Dates: October 1976- May 1977Container: Box/Folder 5/12
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 17Dates: October 1977- May 1978Container: Box/Folder 5/13
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 18Dates: October 1978- May 1979Container: Box/Folder 5/14
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 19Dates: October 1979- May 1980Container: Box/Folder 5/15
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 20Dates: October 1980- May 1981Container: Box/Folder 5/16
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 21Dates: November 1981- June 1982Container: Box/Folder 5/17
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 22Dates: September 1983- August 1984Container: Box/Folder 5/18
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 23Dates: September 1984- June 1985Container: Box/Folder 5/19
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 24Dates: August 1985- April 1986Container: Box/Folder 5/20
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 25Dates: May 1986- May 1987Container: Box/Folder 5/21
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Description: Mountain Ear, Volume 26Dates: June 1987- May 1988Container: Box/Folder 5/22
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Description: Mountain EarDates: July 1988-December 1989Container: Box/Folder 5/23
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Description: Mountain EarDates: January 1990-December 1991Container: Box/Folder 5/24
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 1992-1993Container: Box/Folder 5/25
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 1994-1995Container: Box/Folder 6/1
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 6/2
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 1998-1999Container: Box/Folder 6/3
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2000-2001Container: Box/Folder 6/4
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2002-2003Container: Box/Folder 6/5
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2004-2005Container: Box/Folder 6/6
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2005-2006Container: Box/Folder 6/7
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2007Container: Box/Folder 6/8
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2008Container: Box/Folder 6/9
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2009Container: Box/Folder 6/10
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2010Container: Box/Folder 6/11
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2011Container: Box/Folder 6/12
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2013Container: Box/Folder 6/13
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2014Container: Box/Folder 6/14
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2015Container: Box/Folder 10/14
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2016Container: Box/Folder 10/15
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Description: Mountain EarDates: 2017Container: Box/Folder 10/16
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Description: Mountain Ear on CDDates: 1961-2011Container: Box/Folder 6/15
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Description: Mountain Ear PDF FilesDates: 1960-2011Container: electronic folder
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Series IV: Membership, 1973-2008
1.0 linear footThis series contains materials related to the membership of the Rocky Mountaineers including rosters, applications, and receipts for membership fees.
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Description: Membership, Financial and Advertising MaterialsDates: 1973-1995Container: Box/Folder 7/1
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Description: Classes, Educational MaterialDates: 1970 and undatedContainer: Box/Folder 7/2
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Description: Club RostersDates: 1960-2005Container: Box/Folder 7/3
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Description: Membership EnvelopesDates: 1983-1985Container: Box/Folder 7/4
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Description: Membership, LettersDates: 1972-2008Container: Box/Folder 7/5
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Description: MembershipDates: 1995-1996Container: Box/Folder 7/6
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Description: MembershipDates: 1997-1998Container: Box/Folder 7/7
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Description: MembershipDates: 1999-2000Container: Box/Folder 7/8
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Description: MembershipDates: 2001-2002Container: Box/Folder 7/9
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Description: MembershipDates: 2003-2004Container: Box/Folder 7/10
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Description: MembershipDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 7/11
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Description: MembershipDates: 2006Container: Box/Folder 7/12
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Description: MembershipDates: 2007Container: Box/Folder 7/13
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Description: Photocopied ChecksDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 7/14
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Description: Photocopied ChecksDates: 1998-2000Container: Box/Folder 7/15
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Description: Photocopied ChecksDates: 2001-2003Container: Box/Folder 7/16
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Description: Photocopied ChecksDates: 2004-2005Container: Box/Folder 8/1
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Description: Photocopied ChecksDates: 2005-2007Container: Box/Folder 8/2
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Description: Membership Book and Removed PagesDates: 1973-1990Container: Box/Folder 8/3
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Description: Potential MembershipsDates: 2003-2004Container: Box/Folder 8/4
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Description: Membership ReceiptsDates: 1984-2008Container: Box/Folder 8/5
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Description: Receipt BookDates: November 1990-February 1995Container: Box/Folder 8/6
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: April 1972-September 1974Container: Box/Folder 8/7
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: January 1974-October 1975Container: Box/Folder 8/8
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: October 1975-December 1976Container: Box/Folder 8/9
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: January 1977-April 1978Container: Box/Folder 8/10
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: April 1978-November 1979Container: Box/Folder 8/11
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: November 1979-November 1980Container: Box/Folder 8/12
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: November 1980-October 1982Container: Box/Folder 8/13
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: October 1982-February 1985Container: Box/Folder 8/14
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Description: Receipt BooksDates: February 1985-October 1990Container: Box/Folder 8/15
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Description: John Wolverton’s Deployment to IraqDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 8/16
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Series V: Trips, 2002-2017
0.2 linear feetThis series contains materials relating to the Rocky Mountaineers' excursions, including rosters of attendees, proposals for future trips, minutes of trip planning committees, and reports. Materials are arranged chronologically.
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Description: TripsDates: 2002-2005Container: Box/Folder 8/17
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Description: Trip RostersDates: 2002-2005Container: Box/Folder 8/18
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Description: Trip RostersDates: 2006-2008Container: Box/Folder 9/1
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Description: Trip Proposals, Reports, Minutes, and ArticlesDates: 2011Container: Box/Folder 9/2
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Description: Trip Proposals, Reports, Minutes, and ArticlesDates: 2012Container: Box/Folder 9/3
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Description: Trip Proposals, ReportsDates: 2013Container: Box/Folder 9/4
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Description: Trips and Trip ReportsDates: 2017Container: Box/Folder 11/6
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Series VI: Miscellaneous Items, 1953-2015
1.1 linear feetThis series contains miscellaneous materials created or utilized by the Rocky Mountaineers including official letterhead, calendars, and several maps.
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Description: CalendarsDates: 2011-2012Container: Box/Folder 9/5
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Description: Club NotebooksDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 9/6
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Description: LetterheadDates: 1973Container: Box/Folder 9/7
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Description: Maps of Deer LodgeDates: 1953Container: Box/Folder OS 1
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Description: Map, Montana's Mission Mountains by Hal Kanzler
Kanzler was among a few individuals who brought "Yosemite style big wall climbing" to Montana circa 1960. This type of rock climbing involved the use of fixed bolts, pitons for thin cracks, and "chocks" or "nuts" of various sizes for larger cracks, which allowed for rope clips for added protection of the climber.
Dates: 1963Container: Box/Folder OS 2 -
Description: Printed PhotosDates: 1983-2015Container: Box/Folder 11/8
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Series VII: Mountaineering Related Publications, 1979-2006
0.1 linear feetThis series contains published materials that relate to mountaineering including a copy of the Climbers Guide to Montana and copies of Off Belay magazine.
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Description: Pat Caffrey’s Mother’s copy of Climbers Guide to MontanaDates: 1986Container: Box/Folder 9/8
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Description: Raffle tickets for Pat Caffrey’s donation of Climbers Guide to MontanaDates: 2006Container: Box/Folder 9/9
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #48Dates: December 1979Container: Box/Folder 9/10
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #49Dates: February 1980Container: Box/Folder 9/11
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #50Dates: March 1980Container: Box/Folder 9/12
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #51Dates: June 1980Container: Box/Folder 9/13
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #52Dates: August 1980Container: Box/Folder 9/14
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #53Dates: October 1980Container: Box/Folder 9/15
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #54Dates: December 1980Container: Box/Folder 9/16
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Description: Julie Kahl's Collection Off Belay Magazine #55Dates: February 1981Container: Box/Folder 9/17
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Description: The MountaineerDates: 2003-2005Container: Box/Folder 9/18
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Series VIII: Newspaper Articles and Publicity Materials, 1929-2015
0.5 linear feet and OversizeThis series contains clippings of newspaper articles about the Rocky Mountaineers and their activities as well as flyers publicizing the club's events.
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Description: Montana Mountaineers, Missoulian, Kaimin, and IndependentDates: 1929-2003Container: Box/Folder 9/19
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Description: Newspaper Articles, Missoulian and KaiminDates: 1970-2005Container: Box/Folder 9/20
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Description: Newspaper Articles, Flyers and CalendarsDates: 2005-2010Container: Box/Folder 9/21
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Description: Newspaper Articles, FlyersDates: 2013-2015Container: Box/Folder 9/22
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Description: Newspaper Articles, Missoulian and KaiminDates: 1970-2005Container: Box/Folder OS 1
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Series IX: Mortality, 2003-2004
0.1 linear feetThis series contains obituaries, correspondence, and memorial cards for former Rocky Mountaineers members.
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Description: MortalityDates: 2003-2004Container: Box/Folder 10/1
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Series X: Other Clubs, 1974-2010
0.2 linear feetThis series contains materials from other clubs or organizations with interests similar to the Rocky Mountaineers. Materials are arranged alphabetically.
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Description: Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski ClubDates: 2004-2005Container: Box/Folder 10/2
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Description: Glacier Mountaineering SocietyContainer: Box/Folder 10/3
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Description: Great Burn Study GroupDates: 2001-2004Container: Box/Folder OS 1
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Description: Miscellaneous Other ClubsDates: 2003-2006Container: Box/Folder 10/4
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Description: Missoula Nordic Ski ClubDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 10/5
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Description: Montana Natural History CenterDates: 2004-2005Container: Box/Folder 10/6
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Description: National Trails and Waters CoalitionDates: 2004Container: Box/Folder 10/7
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Description: New Rocky MountaineersDates: 1999-2000Container: Box/Folder 10/8
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Description: Sierra ClubDates: 2003Container: Box/Folder 10/9
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Description: Federation of Western Outdoors Club, CorrespondenceDates: 1997-2004Container: Box/Folder 10/10
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Description: Federation of Western Outdoors Club, Newsletters and MembershipsDates: 1982-2010Container: Box/Folder 10/11
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mountaineering--Montana--Missoula--Societies, etc.
- Mountaineers--Montana--Missoula
Form or Genre Terms
- By-laws--Montana--Missoula
- Minutes--Montana--Missoula
- Newsletters--Montana--Missoula
