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Western Montana Fish and Game Association Records, 1915-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Western Montana Fish and Game Association
Title
Western Montana Fish and Game Association Records
Dates
1915-1982 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.5 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 213 (collection)
Summary
The Western Montana Fish and Game Association was formed to further the conservation interests of hunters and fishermen. The collection contains material generated by the activities of the Association from 1915 to 1981.
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 encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The Western Montana Fish and Game Association (originally named Western Montana Anglers Association) was organized in 1911 and held their first meeting in 1915. This non-profit organization grew from a group formed to further the direct interests of hunters and fishermen as a well-organized conservation group. Through their many committees the organization was actively involved in land and resource management, hunting and fishing regulations, road and water access, pollution control, sportsman-farmer/rancher relations, and in education and action programs dealing with state and government resources. The Association also lobbied congressmen and senators, including Mike Mansfield, Lee Metcalf and Burton K. Wheeler, and government agencies, such as the Forest Service and the Fish and Game Department, on conservation issues. The Association had access to and membership from the University of Montana, the Forest Service, and Montana Fish and Game Department as well as corporations with vast land holdings such as the Anaconda Company and the Northern Pacific Railway Company.

The Western Montana Fish and Game Association is still thriving. The membership grew from approximately 100 in the middle 1970s to almost 1,000 in 1997, and is one of the largest regional organizations in Montana.

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Content Description

The collection contains material generated by the activities of the Western Montana Fish and Game Association from 1915 to 1981. This collection is divided into nine series: Organization, Financial and Legal Documents, Minutes, General Correspondence, Committees, Speeches and Writings, Clippings, and Other Organizations. The collection also originally contained photographs, maps, pamphlets and government documents that were separated during 1998 reprocessing. The records contain material related to conservation, environmental issues, gun control, wilderness, big game hunting, fishing and numerous other activities associated with outdoor life in western Montana and surrounding areas.

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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], Western Montana Fish and Game Association Records, 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 nine series:

Series I: Organization, 1 folder, 1936-1971

Series II: Financial and Legal Documents, 0.5 linear feet, 1934-1976

Series III: Minutes, 0.25 linear feet, 1930-1973

Series IV: General Correspondence, 3.0 linear feet, 1915-1981

Series V: Reports, 0.25 linear feet, 1936-1973

Series VI: Committees, 0.75 linear feet, 1933-1973

Series VII: Speeches and Writings, 1 folder, 1948-1982

Series VIII: Clippings, 1 folder, 1954-1971

Series IX: Other Organizations, 1.0 linear feet, 1936-1976

Custodial History

The materials in this collection remained in the possession of the Western Montana Fish and Game Association until donation to the K. Ross Toole Archives.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Gary Marbut and the Western Montana Fish and Game Association, 1992

Processing Note

The actions of the original processors are unknown. In January 1998, the collection was completely rearranged and re-described.

Separated Materials

During original processing the three collection photographs were transferred to the Archives general photograph collection; maps were transferred to the Mansfield Library Map Department; and government documents were transferred to the Mansfield Library Government Documents department. Records on identifying numbers assigned to the photographs from this collection could not be found.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Big game hunting--Montana
  • Conservation of natural resources--Montana--Societies, etc.
  • Environmental protection--Montana
  • Fishers--Montana
  • Fishing--Montana--Societies, etc.
  • Gun control--Montana
  • Hunters--Montana
  • Hunting--Montana--Societies, etc.
  • Outdoor life--Montana
  • Wilderness area--Montana--Recreational use
  • Wildlife-related recreation--Montana--Societies, etc.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Western Montana Anglers Association

Finding aid prepared by Robert Applegate
1998

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