Victor Orval Reinemer was born in Circle, Montana on June 7, 1923 to H.R. and Ida Reinemer. He served as a pilot in World War II. He studied in England and Paris before receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Montana in Missoula (then called Montana State University). Before becoming involved in Montana politics, he was associate editor of the Charlotte, North Carolina News, where he was recognized for his editorials on civil rights. In 1956 he became executive secretary to Montana U.S. Senator James Murray, and served in that role for Senator Lee Metcalf from 1961 to 1978. He specialized in public utility regulation and corporate oversight. Vic Reinemer died in Helena, Montana, on July 5, 1991.
This collection contains outgoing correspondence, 1972-1973, a draft of the manuscript for the book,
The outgoing correspondence deals with public relations, answering letters from companies and the public. They also include information requests, fulfilling information requested from others, and letters written about concerns with utility companies. Letters were also written to set up testimonies from individuals about new bills that were being presented and also letters of thanks for testimonies.
The complete manuscript for
The collection is arranged in three series:
Series I: Correspondence, 4 folders, 1967-1973
Series II:
Series III: Clippings, 1 folder, 1960-1967
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.
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.
Vic Reinemer Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
The materials remained in Reinemer's custody until arrival at the archives.
Gift of Vic Reinemer, date unknown.
The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 1998-1999, the collection was re-described.
The Montana Historical Society holds a substantial collection of Lee Metcalf's congressional papers.
The outgoing correspondence deals with public relations, answering letters from companies and the public. They also include information requests, fulfilling information requested from others, and letters written about concerns with utility companies. Letters were also written in order to set up testimonies from individuals about new bills that were being presented and also letters of thanks for testimonies.
This series contains a complete manuscript of
This series contains clippings related to