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Albert E. Boorman Photographs, 1931-1952

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Boorman, Albert E., 1875-1959
Title
Albert E. Boorman Photographs
Dates
1931-1952 (inclusive)
Quantity
118 photographs, (4 folders)
Collection Number
Mss 981
Summary
This collection contains 124 print photographs from Albert E. Boorman depicting the activities and crew members of the Northwestern Montana Forestry Association (NMFA) as well as the construction of Kerr Dam (now called Seli'š Ksanka Qlispe' Dam) and Hungry Horse Dam. The photographs span the years of 1931 through 1952.
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
visual.
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Biographical Note

Albert E. Boorman was born on June 24, 1875, in Bagley, Wisconsin to James and Adell Gulick Boorman. He moved to Kalispell, Montana in 1899, but returned to Wisconsin the following year to marry Mary H. Schnee. After their marriage, the couple settled in Kalispell. Boorman worked as a secretary and inspector for the Montana Larch and Pine Company. From 1911 until 1946, he served as the secretary-treasurer and chief fire warden of the Northwestern Montana Forestry Association (NMFA). In addition to his work with the NMFA, Boorman was a member of the Kalispell City Council for three terms and served as mayor of Kalispell from 1922 until 1926. He was also a president of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, a master of Kalispell Lodge 42, a member of Kalispell Chapter 13 Royal Arch Masons, and involved in numerous other civic clubs and organizations. Albert and Mary had three children: Paul, Maurice, and Bertha. His son Maurice also served as chief fire warden for the NMFA from 1946-1972. Albert Boorman died on February 22, 1959, in Kalispell.

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Content Description

This collection contains 124 print photographs of Northwestern Montana Forestry Association (NMFA) activities and crew members, including fires, lookouts, trail maintenance, and the annual company picnic at Albert Boorman’s property on McGregor Lake. Images of Montana Power Company’s construction of Kerr Dam (now called Seli'š Ksanka Qlispe' Dam) near Polson, Montana are also included. Finally, the collection holds a few photographs from Hungry Horse Dam.

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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. Non-exclusive copyright transferred to the University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

Albert E. Boorman Photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by photo number.

Custodial History

Barbara Boorman, granddaughter of Albert Boorman, held the items in this collection until she donated them to the University of Montana Archives and Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Barbara Boorman, 2019.

Processing Note

The Archives assigned photograph numbers and housed the prints in photo sleeves in 2023. In 2024 an additional folder with six images was added to the collection.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Fire at Lost Creek northwest of Kalispell, Montana
    Dates: 1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:001
  • Description: Fire at Lost Creek northwest of Kalispell, Montana
    Dates: 1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:002
  • Description: Fire at Lost Creek northwest of Kalispell, Montana
    Dates: 1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:003
  • Description: Fire at Lost Creek northwest of Kalispell, Montana
    Dates: 1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:004
  • Description: Fire at Lost Creek northwest of Kalispell, Montana
    Dates: 1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:005
  • Description: Blacktail Mountain Lookout

    Albert Boorman, the bull of the woods and his mascot (Fritz).

    Dates: August 4, 1932
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:006
  • Description: Blacktail Mountain Lookout
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:007
  • Description: Blacktail Mountain Lookout
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:008
  • Description: Sawdust pile on fire (T. 31 N, R. 24 W, Sec. 11)

    Picture taken in a north-easternly direction from the fire line.

    Dates: August 5, 1932
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:009
  • Description: Evers Creek fire
    Dates: August 17, 1932
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:010
  • Description: Stoner fire

    Reported: 1:45 PM. Location: NE 1/4, T. 26 N, R. 21 W, Sec. 12. Cause: smokers. Area burned: 800 acres. Damage: 20M feet of merchantable timber and much reproduction. Cost: $2,173.62. Men employed: 235. High west wind. Low humidity. Temperature: 98. Handled by the NMFA.

    Dates: July 29, 1934
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:011
  • Description: Haskill Mountain and Ashley Creek, near Kila, Montana

    Blacktail Lookout site in background.

    Dates: July 10, 1935
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:012
  • Description: Pete Calder, lookout on Haskill Mountain
    Dates: August 5, 1935
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:013
  • Description: Pete Calder, Albert Boorman, and Fritz the dog at Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: August 5, 1935
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:014
  • Description: Trail crew

    Glen Locke, Ed Adams, Doush Lirminal of trail #50.

    Dates: May 27, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:015
  • Description: Crew ready to clean trail #233

    Pete Hansen and Louis Hills

    Dates: June 4, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:016
  • Description: Sawdust pile on fire (T. 27 N, R. 23 W, Sec. 11)
    Dates: June 4, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:017
  • Description: On trail #256, looking east

    Nick Meuli, J.E. Adams, Glen Locke.

    Dates: June 5, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:018
  • Description: Albert Boorman on the summit of the Whitefish Range, between Upper Whitefish Lake and Red Meadow Lake
    Dates: September 9, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:019
  • Description: Crew that cut Lion Mountain Trail #74-A

    Standing: Jack Struthers, Harry Weldon, John Brocken, Pete Hanson. Kneeling: Alfred Williams, J.E. Adams, Steve Burris, Marion Paullin, Glen Locke.

    Dates: September 16, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:020
  • Description: Albert Boorman at the north terminal of Lion Mountain Trail #74, leading from the head of Patrick Creek to Stoner Draw

    He and his mascot Fritz walked over the trail to the south terminal where a truck was waiting to bring in the trail crew.

    Dates: September 16, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:021
  • Description: Maurice Boorman repairing the McGregor Lake NMFA telephone line, 7 miles south of Marion, Montana
    Dates: October 9, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:022
  • Description: Maurice Boorman and the NMFA truck #8 on bridge over the Bitterroot River, 6 miles southwest of Marion, Montana

    Maurice and I were the first persons to cross this bridge on Highway 2.

    Dates: circa 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:023
  • Description: Sawdust pile on fire (T. 28 N, R. 24 W, Sec. 23), near Ashley Lake dam

    Karow Lumber Co. responsible for fire. Crew sent in to wash down and extinguish fire.

    Dates: April 21-22, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:024
  • Description: Putting out sawdust fire near Ashley Lake dam

    Maurice Boorman, Myles Locke, Ernest Locke, Glen Locke, Peter Hansen, Jack Struthers.

    Dates: April 22, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:025
  • Description: Maurice Boorman operating Pacific Pumpers, Type N, to put out sawdust fire near Ashley Lake dam
    Dates: April 22, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:026
  • Description: Sawdust fire near Ashley Lake dam
    Dates: April 22, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:027
  • Description: Crew fighting sawdust fire near Ashley Lake dam
    Dates: April 22, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:028
  • Description: Albert Boorman at Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:029
  • Description: View looking west from NMFA's Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:030
  • Description: View looking west from NMFA's Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:031
  • Description: View looking west from NMFA's Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:032
  • Description: View looking northwest from NMFA's Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:033
  • Description: View looking northwest from NMFA's Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:034
  • Description: Harry Fulmer, lookout man on Haskill Mountain (T. 26 N, R. 23 W, Sec. 3)
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:035
  • Description: Harry Fulmer, lookout man on Haskill Mountain (T. 26 N, R. 23 W, Sec. 3)
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:036
  • Description: Brown's Meadow, 10 miles south of Kila, Montana, from Haskill Mountain Lookout
    Dates: August 17, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:037
  • Description: John Brocken at the scene of the Tom Edwards fire (T. 27 N, R. 24 W, Sec. 20)
    Dates: August 14, 1940
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:038
  • Description: Maurice Boorman at sawdust pile fire (SENE, T. 26 N, R. 20 W, Sec. 19)
    Dates: May 25, 1941
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:039
  • Description: NMFA workers

    Front: J.E. Adamsn, A.E. Boorman, Jack Struthers. Back: E. Buck, Lewis Hills, John Brocken.

    Dates: July 1941
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1 , Photo number 981:040
  • Description: Northern Montana Forestry Association annual crew picnic at Forest Springs, Albert Boorman's property on McGregor Lake in the Kootenai National Forest

    The event usually took place every June 24th (Albert Boorman's birthday). Men identified include: James Adams, Maurice Boorman, John Brocken, Emanuel Buck, Steve Burris, Howard Everhardt, Harry Fulmer, Peter Hanson, Carter Hardy, Lewis Hills, Glen Locke, Nick Meuli, Joe Rhodes, John Shrode, Russel Smith, Harry Strodtbeck, Jack Struthers, Joe Tucker, and Harry Weldon

    Dates: 1938-1942
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2 , Photo number 981:041-71
  • Description: Portion of the rapids in the Flathead River, 3 miles southwest of Polson, Montana

    The Montana Power Company has begun the construction of a $3,000,000 power plant at this site.

    Dates: May 5, 1935
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:072
  • Description: Site of the future Kerr Dam (Seli'š Ksanka Qlispe' Dam) on the Flathead River, 3 miles southwest of Polson, Montana

    Bertha and Leona at the site where the Montana Power Company has begun the construction of a $3,000,000 dam.

    Dates: June 6, 1935
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:073
  • Description: Polson, Montana, power site
    Dates: 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:074
  • Description: Maurice and Bertha Boorman at the dam site
    Dates: May 17, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:075
  • Description: Outlet of diversion tunnel, 3 miles southwest of Polson, Montana

    The Flathead River is diverted while constructing a dam and power plant.

    Dates: October 28, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:076
  • Description: Albert Boorman at Polson dam site
    Dates: October 28, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:077
  • Description: Blast at Polson power and dam site
    Dates: October 28, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:078
  • Description: Coffer dam at Polson dam site
    Dates: October 28, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:079
  • Description: Power house site, Polson, Montana

    Outlet of diversion tunnel in the foreground.

    Dates: October 28, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:080
  • Description: Coffer dam being built to divert the water of the Flathead River through the Newell diversion tunnel
    Dates: October 28, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:081
  • Description: Dam site and diversion tunnel near Polson, Montana
    Dates: October 28, 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:082
  • Description: Polson dam site
    Dates: 1936
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:083
  • Description: Power site near Polson, Montana

    Diversion tunnel outlet; course of Flathead River through gorge is cut off.

    Dates: April 18, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:084
  • Description: Polson dam site
    Dates: April 25, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:085
  • Description: Polson dam site
    Dates: May 23, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:086
  • Description: Bertha, Lil, and Maurice sit near a fissure in the cliff at the Polson dam site
    Dates: September 6, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:087
  • Description: Polson dam site
    Dates: September 6, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:088
  • Description: Polson dam site
    Dates: September 6, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:089
  • Description: Polson dam site
    Dates: November 9, 1937
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:090
  • Description: Crevice in the rocks near the Polson dam

    Maurice in the background.

    Dates: April 5, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:091
  • Description: Polson dam
    Dates: April 5, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:092
  • Description: Administrative site at Polson dam
    Dates: April 5, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:093
  • Description: Polson dam and the Flathead River bed from above

    One week before the diversion tunnel was plugged and the reservoir filled.

    Dates: April 5, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:094
  • Description: Polson dam
    Dates: April 10, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:095
  • Description: Polson dam and power house
    Dates: April 10, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:096
  • Description: Reservoir above the Polson dam gradually rising to the crest

    Reservoir filled by 10:30 PM. Time of filling: 36 hours.

    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:097
  • Description: Dry bed of the Flathead River below the Polson dam

    Condition caused by gates of dam being closed while reservoir is filled. First time in the history of man the river bed was dry.

    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:098
  • Description: Reservoir filled showing water flowing over the Polson dam
    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:099
  • Description: Impounded waters of the Flathead River gradually filling reservoir behind the Polson dam

    Gates at the dam closed at 10:30 AM on April 11, 1938. Reservoir filled in 36 hours.

    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:100
  • Description: Maurice Boorman standing over the only water running in the Flathead River below Polson dam
    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:101
  • Description: Power plant at Polson dam
    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:102
  • Description: Power plant at Polson dam
    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:103
  • Description: Polson dam

    Water in the reservoir nearing top of dam. Diversion tunnel closed at 10:30 AM on April 11, 1938.

    Dates: April 12, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:104
  • Description: Dam and power site of the Montana Power Company, located on the Flathead River about 5 miles southwest of Polson, Montana

    The dam was completed and reservoir filled on April 11, 1938. The reservoir will impound 1,100,000 acre feet of water in Flathead Lake, which will be used for irrigation and power purposes. Cost of the project about $6,000,000.

    Dates: April 14, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:105
  • Description: Water in reservoir at Polson dam
    Dates: April 14, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:106
  • Description: Polson power house, natural river bed, and administrative site
    Dates: April 14, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:107
  • Description: Reservoir at Polson dam
    Dates: April 14, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:108
  • Description: Polson dam

    Dam is 650 feet long and 202 feet high. There are 14 gates, each 27 feet high.

    Dates: April 14, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:109
  • Description: Polson dam
    Dates: April 14, 1938
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:110
  • Description: Kerr Dam (now called Seli'š Ksanka Qlispe' Dam)
    Dates: June 30, 1948
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3 , Photo number 981:111
  • Description: Hungry Horse Dam
    Dates: April 14, 1951
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4 , Photo number 981:112
  • Description: Hungry Horse Dam
    Dates: June 12, 1951
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4 , Photo number 981:113
  • Description: Hungry Horse Dam
    Dates: November 15, 1951
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4 , Photo number 981:114
  • Description: Hungry Horse Dam
    Dates: April 13, 1952
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4 , Photo number 981:115
  • Description: Hungry Horse Dam
    Dates: May 14, 1952
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4 , Photo number 981:116
  • Description: Hungry Horse Dam
    Dates: August 8, 1952
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4 , Photo number 981:117
  • Description: Hungry Horse Dam
    Dates: September 9, 1952
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4 , Photo number 981:118
  • Description: Postcards and Photograph of Kerr Dam
    Dates: circa 1951-1952
    Container: Box/Folder 1/5

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Boorman, Albert E., 1875-1959--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Montana Power Company
  • Northwestern Montana Forestry Association--Employees--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Hungry Horse Dam (Mont.)--Design and construction--Photographs
  • Seli'ˆs Ksanka Qlispe' Dam (Mont.)--Design and construction--Photographs

Finding aid prepared by Kristin Gates
2023

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