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Stephen Cowley Papers, 1907-1964

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cowley, Stephen, 1881-1946
Title
Stephen Cowley Papers
Dates
1907-1964 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 116
Summary
This collection consists of a variety of articles from court case defenses to humorous poems. Also included are correspondence from his sister, Mary Cowley, essays on poetry, and speeches delivered to various Elks club locations.
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
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Biographical Note

Stephen Cowley was born in Ft. Lincoln, North Dakota on February 5, 1881. He grew up to become a lawyer, after attending both the University of North Dakota and the University of Wisconsin. After graduating and practicing in North Dakota for a time, he moved to Great Falls, Montana. In addition to being a successful lawyer in his private practice, Cowley held a rank of major as judge advocate during both the Spanish-American War and World War I. Sometime during his military service in World War I, he contracted encephalitis. This disease plagued him for the last twenty years of his life. Cowley died of a fall down his stairs on July 5, 1946.

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Content Description

The collection is divided into four series: Series I: General Correspondence, 1921-1962, includes both personal and business letters. Personal letters mainly to Mary Cowley, a few to Stephen included. Letters from various banks, a transfer agent, and the military department comprise the business portion of the letters. Series II: Speeches and Writings, 1907-1916, contains both undated and dated writings, personal and business-related. Speeches are mostly those done at various Elks Club organizations. Also included in his personal writings are essays on poetry and French History. Court case speeches related to his law practice are also included. Also includes writing of others which range from the spiritual to the humorous. Series III: Legal Documents, 1928-1964, contains various documents including burial lot and land deeds, death certificate, and will. Series IV: Clippings, undated consists of two articles, “The Acid Test of Peace” and “Mary Cowley Leaves $140,000 Fund to MSU”.

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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], Stephen Cowley 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 four series:

Series I: General Correspondence, 1921-1962

Series II: Speeches and Writings, 1907-1916

Series III: Legal Documents, 1928-1964

Series IV: Clippings, undated

Custodial History

This collection was transferred to the Archives from the UM law school in 1981. It was originally part of the Robert Sullivan Papers.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Lawyers--Montana--Great Falls

Personal Names

  • Cowley, Mary

Finding aid prepared by Jon Heidt (1999)
1999

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