Joe Hartmann papers, 1964
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hartmann, Joe
- Title
- Joe Hartmann papers
- Dates
- 1964 (inclusive)19641964
- Quantity
- 1.0 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MC 377
- Summary
- Joe Hartmann (1883-1971) was a freighter and a rancher in Montana in the first half of the twentieth century. The Joe Hartmann Papers consist of an annotated 1964 manuscript for “Our Snow Covered Trail,” his mémoire and history of 19th century freighting and freighters in Montana.
- 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 open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Joe Hartmann was born in Chicago on December 3, 1883. He came to Montana shortly after the turn of the century, and from 1904 to 1916 operated a freighting operation with his brother, Tim, between the railroad town of Malta and the mining town of Zortman on the south slope of the Little Rocky Mountains. They provided the main supply link between those towns. Of particular note was the nearly month-long journey Hartmann took during the harsh winter of 1906-1907, when his team hauled much-needed supplies to Zortman through deep snow and dangerously low temperatures. Also in 1904, Hartmann took a homestead southeast of Zortman, where he rested his freight horses between trips. He later raised horses and sheep, using the unusually large barn and sheep shed he built in 1914 and 1928, respectively. Joe Hartmann never married. At the time of his death on January 11, 1971, he was survived by one brother, Henry; brother-in-law Robert Pewitt, Sr.; sister-in-law Rose Hartmann; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Content Description
This collection consists of one series, Writings (1964), which is made up of two copies of Hartmann's manuscript.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. The Library & Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The series, Writings (1964), is arranged by manuscript title, with each manuscript in numerical order based on page numbers.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Writings
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Description: Master typescript: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 1-3 (pg. 1-100)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 1 / 1
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Description: Master typescript: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 4-10 (pg. 101-236)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 1 / 2
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Description: Master typescript: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 11-14 (pg. 236-347)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 1 / 3
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Description: Master typescript: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 15-18 (pg. 348-461)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 1 / 4
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Description: Master typescript: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 19-24 (pg. 462-571)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 1 / 5
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Description: Master typescript: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 25-? (pg. 572-?)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 1 / 6
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Description: Use copy: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 1-10 (pg. 1-236)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 2 / 1
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Description: Use copy: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 11-17 (pg. 237-441)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 2 / 2
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Description: Use copy: "Our Snow Covered Trail" ch. 18-? (pg. 442-?)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 2 / 3
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Description: Notepad (notes on story)Dates: 1964Container: Box/Folder 2 / 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Freight and freightage
- Homesteading
Personal Names
- Hartmann, Joe, 1883-1971
Geographical Names
- Malta (Mont.)
- Montana--History--20th century
- Zortman (Mont.)
