Florence Thieme Hamilton Papers

Florence Thieme Hamilton Papers, circa 1885-1979 (bulk 1905-1912)

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Hamilton, Florence Thieme, 1888-1974
Title: Florence Thieme Hamilton Papers
Dates: circa 1885-1979 (bulk 1905-1912) (inclusive)
18851979
Quantity: 1.7 linear feet
Collection Number: Mss 1017
Summary: The Florence Thieme Hamilton Papers contain one scrapbook, a pocket bible, and original and scanned photographs of Florence and her extended family. Most of the material was collected by Florence during her time at the University of Montana from 1905-1909.
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, visual

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Florence Ethela Thieme was born in Helena, Montana, on May 15, 1888 to Frederick and Margaret Thieme. She moved to Missoula in 1905 to attend the University of Montana. After graduating in 1909, Florence spent a few years as a school teacher in Augusta, Montana. Florence met her husband, Ray Hamilton, during her time at the university, and they married in 1912. Florence and Ray lived in Missoula until Ray’s death in 1952. Florence moved to Oregon with her daughter, Eileen, and remained there until her death in 1974.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Florence Thieme Hamilton Papers contain one scrapbook, a pocket Bible, loose photographs of the University of Montana, and a series of scanned and original documents and images tracing Thieme-Hamilton family history compiled by Chris Hamilton, Florence’s grandson.

The scrapbook contains photographs, clippings, programs, and correspondence from Florence’s time at the University of Montana from 1905-1909. Some of the material in the scrapbook also pertains to Ray Hamilton, Florence’s husband, who was a UM basketball player and member of the Iota Nu fraternity.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Non-exclusive copyright transferred to the University of Montana

Preferred Citation

Florence Thieme Hamilton Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

The collection was held by Florence Thieme Hamilton’s grandson, Chris Hamilton, until he donated it to the University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections in 2022.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Chris Hamilton, July 2022.

Processing Note

The original order of the scrapbook was maintained. Other items were arranged and foldered by content type.

Separated Materials

A copy of the 1916 National Parks Portfolio by Robert Sterling Yard for the Department of the Interior was removed for cataloging.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Scrapbook Theatre and music programs, clippings, photographs, report cards, and other ephemera from Florence's university days	circa 1905-1912
Box/Folder
2/1	Pocket Bible	1906
2/2	University of Montana Photographs Campus buildings, basketball team, and Iota Nu Fraternity	circa 1905-1912
2/3	Order of Elks Initiation Ritual Ray Hamilton was a member of the Elks	1919
2/4	Thieme-Hamilton Family History Original and scanned family photographs, vital records, correspondence, clippings, and other family-related ephemera collected by Chris Hamilton; notable images of the Missoula Sheriff's Department and the Missoula Ice Company included	circa 1885-1979

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