World War II Prisoners of War in Montana Research Collection, 1943-1997
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Yellowstone Historical Society
- Title
- World War II Prisoners of War in Montana Research Collection
- Dates
- 1943-1997 (inclusive)19942011
- Quantity
- 0.8 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MC 331 (76:7-2)
- Summary
- This collection consists of materials gathered by Joyce Jensen in her capacity as president of the Yellowstone Historical Society regarding the use of prisoners of war as laborers in the Montana agricultural industry during World War II. Materials include correspondence, reminiscence, reports, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and photographs. Some materials date from the 1940s and others from the 1990s as recollections, including one audio recording.
- 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 is open for research. Copyright restrictions on all images apply, as such duplication of photographs is prohibited. Contact Archivist for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
The Yellowstone Historical Society, located in Billings, Montana, was established in 1945 for the purpose of sharing the history of Yellowstone County and the surrounding area. It provides programs, tours, and locates, marks, and preserves historical sites in the region.
Content Description
This collection consists of research material collected by Joyce Jensen, who served as president of the Yellowstone Historical Society (1996-1997). The collection contains the following series: correspondence from and to Joyce Jensen regarding the research project as well as photocopies from MSS091 James E. Murray papers from Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana; reminiscences; photocopies of reports; writings; notes; ephemera and clippings; and reprints of photographs from personal collections, newspapers, and the Montana Extension Service of Montana State University.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Center and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Center before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
[item description and date]. Name of Collection. Collection Number. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by series. The filing system for the research collection has been kept substantially in its original form. That is, original order of documents within each folder and their titles have been retained, unless otherwise indicated. The processor devised the basic organization scheme for the collection and, where necessary, reorganized the papers within the various component groups. There is one cassette tape reminiscence that is foldered with the rest of the collection.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Correspondence
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Description: Joyce JensenDates: 1996Container: Box/Folder 1 / 1
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Description: Joyce JensenDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 1 / 2
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Description: Photocopies from MSS 091 James E. Murray Papers 1876-1961, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of MontanaDates: 1943-1946Container: Box/Folder 1 / 3
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Description: Miscellaneous correspondence and transcriptsDates: 1946-1990Container: Box/Folder 1 / 4
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Reminiscence
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Description: Cassette tape regarding the use of prisoners of war on Hesper Farm
Copyright held by Yellowstone Historical Society. Reference use only.
Dates: 1944-1946Container: Box/Folder 1 / 5 -
Description: Derek Ehrich, Geraldine Borer, Duane and Mary Ann Guenthner, Dr. Ken Steffensen, Oren C. Burd, Reverend Bob Lamphere, Martin Hogan, George Bohl and Marvin Balzer, and Lawrence S. (Larry) CarterDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 1 / 6
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Reports
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Description: Photocopies of reports regarding the use of prisoners of war as laborersDates: 1943-1975Container: Box/Folder 1 / 7
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Writings
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Description: "We Weren't Supposed to Feed Them, But We Did! The Story of German and Italian Prisoners of War in Montana Sugar Beet Fields during World War II," by Joyce JensenDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 1 /8
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Notes
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Description: ResearchDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 1 /9
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Clippings and Ephemera
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Description: Photocopies of newspapers, magazine articles, bulletinsDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 2 / 1
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Description: Photocopies of newspapers, magazine articles, bulletinsDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 2 / 2
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Photographs
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Description: Riverside Park Laurel, Montana, originals owned by Alex RobertusDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 3
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Description: Originals belong to Gladys Hawley SchifferDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 4
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Description: Cascade County Montana State University Photo Archives PAB45-352Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 5
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Description: Italian POWs at Billings Polytechnic courtesy Billings GazetteDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 6
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Description: Mexican, Japanese, and Italian laborers doing agricultural work, courtesy Montana State University BozemanDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 7
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Description: Cascade County Extension Report 1945 "POWs topping beets" Montana State University Bozeman PAB45-351Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 /8
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Description: Big Horn County Extension Agent Annual Report 1944, Montana State University BozemanDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 9
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Description: Carbon County Extension Agent Report, 1945, Montana State University BozemanDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 10
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Description: Phillips County Extension Agent Report, 1945, Montana State University BozemanDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 11
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Description: "Chalet made by unknown P.W." Riverside Camp, Laurel, Montana, owned by Adam ScheelerDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 /12
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Description: "P.W.s in Montana" originals owned by Milton HeinDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 13
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Description: Great Falls Tribune Photo Essay 1945Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 /14
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Description: UnknownDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 15
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Description: Photographs of Gerhard and Lelo Mehlberg (Germany), originals owned by Duane and Mary Ann GuenthnerDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 16
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Description: RESTRICTED Negatives RESTRICTEDDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 17
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- History--Research--Montana--Yellowstone county
- Prisoners of war--United States--20th century
Corporate Names
- Yellowstone Historical Society (creator)
Geographical Names
- Billings (Mont.)
- Yellowstone County (Mont.)--History
