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Grant Maclay papers, 1868-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Maclay, Grant
Title
Grant Maclay papers
Dates
1868-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.75 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 136 (collection)
Summary
Grant Maclay was a Missoula, Montana, resident with an interest in Fort Missoula. The collection contains a chronology of Fort Missoula events, correspondence regarding the decommissioning of Fort Missoula, legal documents, maps, writings, and clippings concerned with Fort Missoula. In addition, there are documents pertaining to the Maclay business.
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
Sponsor
Funding for the initial encoding of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Biographical Note

The Maclay family came to Montana in 1863 and operated a general store in Virginia City, Montana. John Maclay and a partner, J. T. Murphy, opened a general store at Fort Benton, Montana. The firm became known as Murphy-Maclay and Company and operated until the death of John Maclay on January 3, 1896. Grant Maclay opened and operated a small "corner" grocery at the intersection of South Avenue and Reserve Street in Missoula, Montana. He also owned and operated a small motel across the street. Maclay took great interest in both the history and fate of Fort Missoula.

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Content Description

The collection contains a chronology of Fort Missoula events, correspondence regarding the decommissioning of Fort Missoula, legal documents, maps, writings, clippings and photographs of Fort Missoula and Fort Harrison. In addition, there are documents pertaining to the Maclay business.

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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

[Name of document or photograph number], Grant Maclay Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into three series:

Series I: Fort Missoula History, 10 folders, 1868-1940

Series II: Fort Missoula Decommissioning, 14 folders, 1947-1963

Series III: Grant Maclay, 5 folders, 1930-1966

Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Grant Maclay, 1987.

Processing Note

The original processors moved numerous photos to the archives' photo collection; their actions are otherwise unknown. In 1998, the collection was re-described. In 2012 the photographs were described in this finding aid and previously unprocessed photographs were described and added to the collection

Separated Materials

Photographs were separated by the original processors and moved to the archive's photo collections, where they were numbered 89-0243 through 89-0262, 89-0287 through 89-0290, and 92-0240 thru 92-0247. In 2012 these photographs were added to this finding aid and additional unprocessed photographs were described and added to the collection.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series I: Fort Missoula History, 1868-1940

    10 folders

    This series contains a chronology, reports, histories, legal documents, correspondence and clippings concerning the history of Fort Missoula and individuals stationed there.

  • Series II: Fort Missoula Decommissioning, 1947-1963

    14 folders

    Correspondence, legal documents, maps, and clippings concerned with or from the time surrounding the decommissioning of Fort Missoula. Much of the correspondence is with U.S. Congressman Mike Mansfield.

  • Series III: Grant Maclay, 1930-1966

    5 folders

    Contains correspondence, financial records, clippings, and an Edward Gleim Maclay biography.

  • Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961

    93 Photographs

    Contains photographs mainly of Fort Missoula and military personnel as well as Fort Harrison in Helena, Montana.

    • Description: "Hospital, needs minor repairs." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: August, 1957
      Container: Photo number 89.0243
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Old mule stables. Now used as Reserve warehouse. Perfect condition inside, minor repairs needed outside." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0244
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Two newly repaired duplex quarters." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0245
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Hospital, needs minor repairs." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0246
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Water tank, adequate water for the largest military post." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0247
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Officer's Row, now being used for 12 separate quarters - once used for 23 quarters. Perfect condition." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0248
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "The original quartermaster building of the post. Now completely repaired and used as the officer's club." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0249
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Commanding officers' house at left side of photo. Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0250
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Fort Missoula's original stone powder magazine. It is still used for this purpose and for other storage." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0251
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Old post exchange and gymnasium, perfect condition and now being used for offices." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0252
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Old Commissary. Completely renovated." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0253
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Completely renovated on the outside." Barracks at Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0254
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Gymnasium (one of the army's largest in perfect condition)." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0255
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Maximum security barracks, very minor repairs needed." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0256
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Fort Missoula Cemetery containing graves of soldiers since 1878 and heroes of the Big Hole Battle." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0257
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Fire station at Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: circa 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0258
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Barracks and Army Reserve vehicles at Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: circa 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0259
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Old headquarters building, now in poor condition." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: August, 1957
      Container: Photo number 89.0260
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Entering the post. This road completely repaired and reinforced last week." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: August, 1957
      Container: Photo number 89.0261
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: "Former headquarters, Montana Military District. Fine condition." Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0262
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Fort Missoula, Montana. Child sitting is Otto Taylor, standing is Peter Taylor.
      Dates: circa 1919
      Container: Photo number 89.0287
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Veuve Hall, Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0288
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Hospital Building, Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: circa 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0289
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Detention Buildings at Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: circa 1958
      Container: Photo number 89.0290
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Buildings at Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Photo number 92.0240
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Headquarters, Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Photo number 92.0241
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Post Hospital, Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Photo number 92.0242
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Missoula, Montana, DeLoyd Thompson in aeroplane racing with Louis Disbrow and Joe Bianchi, Montana State Fair.
      Dates: August, 1957
      Container: Photo number 92.0243
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Airplane at Fort Missoula, newly completed officer's row in background.
      Dates: 1911
      Container: Photo number 92.0244
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Adjutant's office, Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Photo number 92.0245
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Original log Quartermaster building, Fort Missoula, Montana. Burned circa 1972.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Photo number 92.0246
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Fort Missoula, Montana, taken from old Sutler's store.
      Dates: 1886
      Container: Photo number 92.0247
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Soldier with a horse. Description reads: Taken in Lincoln, Montana, Billy and The Boy, David E. Blankenship.
      Dates: August 18, 1909
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.001
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Group of soldiers at the Guard House at Fort Missoula, Montana. Joe Talley on the left.
      Dates: 1926
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.002
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Master Sargeant Joe Talley in front of the old Fort Missoula headquarters building next to a cannon that was part of the loot and plunder in the Army's absence during World War II and now (8/13/1961) stands at the Hell Gate Trading Post on West Broadway, Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: circa 1926
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.003
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Master Sargeant Joe W. Talley on left in front of the original laundress' quarters built in the Winter of 1887 at a cost of $450.00. Building now (8/13/1961) used for social functions and called the Officer's Club. Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: circa 1926
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.004
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Members of Company A, 4th Infantry, Fort Missoula, Montana. Vet Reed, second from left, back row.
      Dates: Summer 1928
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.005
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Guard House at Fort Missoula, Montana, after a snow storm. Photograph by Vet Reed.
      Dates: circa 1929-30
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.006
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Officers at Fort Missoula, Montana in front of the Headquarters building.
      Dates: 1930
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.007
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Trees along the main entrance road to Fort Missoula. Water was turned on for the first time in many years by Sargeant Hill. Hydrants had been mangled by farmers who used the land during the war surplus days and farmed too close to the trees.
      Dates: 1957
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.008
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Sargeant Johnnie V. Hill stationed at Fort Missoula, Montana, during Colonel McManaway's assignment. He was of much help to the community with the post fire truck and helped in the renovation of Fort Missoula.
      Dates: 1957
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.009
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Old non-commissioned officers quarters now in poor condition. The right side of these quarters were occupied by the Taylor family. John Taylor served at Fort Missoula 42 years.
      Dates: August 1957
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.010
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Ditches after first irrigation along the main Fort entrance road. Fort Missoula, Montana. The Maclay Market can be seen in the distance.
      Dates: August 1957
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.011
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Montana National Guard Offices at Fort Missoula.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.012
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: National Guard Garage at Fort Missoula
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.013
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Main Gate on South Avenue and Reserve, water tower in the background
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.014
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Trees along the main fort entrance road after one year of irrigation and being pruned. Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: August 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.015
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: National Guard armory at Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: April 27, 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.016
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Colonel and Mrs. McManaway leaving the post for new assignment. This is the end of Montana Headquarters with Fort Yanton, Washington being set up as Consolidated Headquarters for the states of Montana, Oregon, Utah, Idaho and Washington. This could also well be the end of Fort Missoula.
      Dates: May 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.017
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Roy Dickerman and Dinky. We were checking the water as it neared Fort Missoula after leaving Missoula County's part of the road. (Note Colonel McManaway had the trees pruned and ditches installed for us.)
      Dates: Summer 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.018
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Peter Moret, the "Mayor" of Green Acres. Pete sold the soldiers moonshine and after prohibition built the White House Tavern which was one of the main hangouts for soldiers. Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.019
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Pete Moret on his porch. Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.020
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: White House Tavern next door to Pete Moret's house. During recent years the business has been leased to others for operation. Located near Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.021
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Company I, Fort Missoula, Montana. Lined up in front of a building.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.022
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Targets up at the shooting range.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.023
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Photographic portrait of Major Michael McCauley
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.024
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Soldiers at the shooting range. Standing: Farrow; sitting: Carlson; firing, left to right: Jones, Wilson, Hammer, Hoephler, Dever.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.025
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: XXI Corps Headquarters Building. General Frank Milburn, football coach, West Point, 1926-1930; Douglas Fesseuden, football coach, University of Illinois, 1935-1941 and 1946-1948; Harry Adams, assistant football coach, The University of Montana, 1921-1953, except war period.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.026
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Wide angle view of Fort Missoula and the surrounding area. Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.027
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Rundown buildings and overgrown landscape. Hospital at Fort Missoula, Montana. Same as negative #89.0243.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.028
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Housing at Fort Missoula, Montana. Officer's Row. Same as negative #89.0248.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.029
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Single story buildings with tall smoke stacks at Fort Missoula, Montana. Maximum security barracks. Same as negative #89.0256.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.030
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Large, two story, brick building. Gymnasium at Fort Missoula, Montana. Same as negative #89.0255.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.031
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Duplex housing at Fort Missoula, Montana. Same as negative #89.0245.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.032
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Long flat detention buildings at Fort Missoula, Montana. Same as negative #89.0290.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.033
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Old mule stables. Large concrete building at Fort Missoula, Montana. Same as negative #89.0244.
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.034
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Army National Guard garage at Fort Missoula, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.035
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Housing at Fort Harrison, Helena, Montana.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.036
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Soldiers in formation and large buildings at Fort Harrison, Helena, Montana.
      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.037
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Very large brick building at Fort Harrison, Helena, Montana.
      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.038
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Man in uniform standing in a field, possibly the shooting range, at Fort Harrison, Helena, Montana.
      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Photo number 136.039
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961
    • Description: Group of 22 unidentified photographs of buildings, people and various scenes at Fort Missoula and Fort Harrison in Helena, Montana. Also included is an early map of the Fort Missoula Military Reservation.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23
      Location: Series IV: Photographs, 1909-1961

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Subject Terms

  • Grocery trade--Montana

Geographical Names

  • Fort Missoula (Mont.)--History

Finding aid prepared by Danielle M. Dubuque (1998) and Mark Fritch (2012)
1998

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