As of 1961, Eva Gates was a resident of Superior, Montana. Elmer Gates was a journalism student from Superior, Montana.
The collection consists of a typescript of the early history and
founding of Mineral County, Montana, by Eva and Elmer H. Gates, and appears to
be preliminary notes for a book. Included are town histories of Alberton, Fish
Creek, Saltese (Silver City), Taft, Iron Mountain, Superior, Cedar Creek,
Carter, Keystone, Amador, and Deborgia. There are accounts of mining
activities, major structures erected in each town, early settlers, ethnic
groups in the area, ferries, mills, fires, roads, and railroads. Much of the
manuscript is in note form, appears to have been compiled from newspapers,
especially the
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.
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright status unknown.
[Name of document or photograph number], Eva and Elmer H. Gates Typescript, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.
Gift of Eva Gates, 1961, through Friends of the Library.
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