Robert E. Haugen Photographs, 1946-1960
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Church of the Little Sweet Pine in Glacier National Park, circa 1946
- Lake Sherburne in Glacier National Park, circa 1946
- Glacier National Park, undated
- Bonner Mansion, circa 1948
- Myrdal Company sawmill in Hamilton, Montana, July 30, 1955
- Olney Motors wrecker, circa 1950
- Missoula White Pine and Sash, October 12, 1958
- Flame Lounge in Missoula, Montana, undated
- Flame Lounge in Missoula, Montana, undated
- Flame Lounge in Missoula, Montana, undated
- Missoula Country Club and Fort Missoula, July 1956
- Painting of "Big Medicine" buffalo by Joe Sol, undated
- Interior of Elks Lodge, circa 1950
- Eagles Drill Team, October 13, 1959
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana, 1960
- Missoula from Farviews, 1960
- Deer near Ovando, Montana, 1958
- First National Bank in Missoula, Montana, circa 1960
- Fox Theater, circa 1960
- Glacier Motel in Missoula, Montana, circa 1960
- Main Hall at the University of Montana, circa 1950
- Wrecker at Star Garage in Missoula, Montana, circa 1948
- Southside National Bank, January 2, 1948
- Kappa Alpha Theta House, circa 1948
- Transport truck with tractors, undated
- Missoula, Montana, April 15, 1959
- Brownie's Motel, circa 1952
- Architectural drawing, 1959
- Harvey Backlin-Ruth Petroff wedding, 1959
- Bradley Products, May 1960
- Brenda Blastic wedding, August 1960
- Treasure State Bowling Alley, April 1958
- West Broadway Texaco in Missoula, Montana, January 1956
- Pacific Intermountain Express, July 1957
- Assembly of God Church, circa 1949
- J. Hofert Company Christmas trees, June 17, 1959
- Reverend J. Graydon Wilson, May 21, 1958
- Western Montana National Bank, circa 1955
- Western Montana National Bank, 1959
- Western Montana National Bank, 1959
- Floral Show at Western Montana National Bank, 1959
- Waldorf Paper Company Mill in Frenchtown, Montana, July 12, 1957
- Residents of the Flathead Indian Reservation in regalia, undated
- Neon sign at Executive Motor Inn, undated
- John Schile Company, 1959
- John Schile Company, 1959
- Wilma Theater in Missoula, Montana, undated
- Gay 90's lounge in Missoula, Montana, undated
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Haugen, Robert E. (Robert Endre), 1912-1998
- Title
- Robert E. Haugen Photographs
- Dates
- 1946-1960 (inclusive)19461960
- Quantity
- 147 photographs
- Collection Number
- Mss 545
- Summary
- Robert E. Haugen was a photographer and the owner of Haugen's Photography Studio in Missoula, Montana. The images in this collection were taken primarily in Missoula in the 1940s and 1950s. Other photographs feature the Bitterroot and Flathead Valleys and Glacier National Park.
- Repository
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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
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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
Biographical Note
Robert Endre Haugen was born on October 2, 1912 in Choteau, Montana to Endre and Thyra Haugen. In 1923, he moved with his family to Missoula, Montana, where his parents later opened Haugen's Studio, capturing portraits for local schools and organizations. Robert Haugen attended the University of Montana from 1932-1934 before moving to New York to study at the New York Institute of Photography. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and subsequently moved back to Missoula, where he took over the family business, Haugen's Studio, on 520 S. Third Street. In 1960, Haugen bought the competing McKay Art Studio, which was orginally opened in 1908 by the well-known Missoula-based photographer R.H. McKay and run by Harry Butler after McKay's death, merging two of Missoula's longest-running photography businesses. Located at 120 N. Higgins Avenue, Haugen renamed the business Haugen-McKay Company. In addition to operating as a portrait and photo finishing studio, Haugen-McKay also sold camera equipment and photography supplies, framed prints, cards, gifts, and books. Haugen retired in 1969, after which time the business underwent several changes in name and ownership.
Haugen died on June 11, 1998 in Missoula.
Content Description
This collection consists of 147 photographs of Western Montana, primarily businesses in and around Missoula, from the 1940s and 1950s. Banks, churchs, and businesses related to the timber and automotive industries are prominently featured. Other subjects include residents of the Flathead Indian Reservation, Missoula events, and cultural sites.
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
Robert E. Haugen Photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by photo number.
Custodial History
The photographs in this collection were held by William A. Pedersen, who bought Haugen's Photography in 1978 from Douglas Brown. They were first donated to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula in 1996 before being transferred to the University of Montana Archives in 1997.
Acquisition Information
William A. Pedersen donated the collection to the University of Montana Archives and Special Collections in February 1997.
Processing Note
Pedersen provided captions for the photographs at the time of donation. Between 1997-2004, 89 images from the original donation were likely sent back to the donor because they were not identified. In 2023, the Archives assigned each photograph a photo number.
Related Materials
At Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections:R.H. McKay Photographs, Mss 249.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Church of the Little Sweet Pine in Glacier National Park
On the Going-to-the-Sun Highway, Many Glacier, and Waterton Lake
Dates: circa 1946Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:001 -
Description: Lake Sherburne in Glacier National Park
Point Mountain on extreme left; Allen Mountain center; Grinnell Mountain and Altyn Peak to the right
Dates: circa 1946Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:002 -
Description: Glacier National Park
Vehicle driving on road, unknown mountain in background
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:003-005 -
Description: Bonner Mansion
Small amount of the mansion visible through trees
Dates: circa 1948Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:006-010 -
Description: Myrdal Company sawmill in Hamilton, Montana
Aerial view
Dates: July 30, 1955Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:011-028 -
Description: Olney Motors wreckerDates: circa 1950Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:029-030
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Description: Missoula White Pine and Sash
Aerial view
Dates: October 12, 1958Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:031 -
Description: Flame Lounge in Missoula, Montana
Large room with tables and chairs
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:032 -
Description: Flame Lounge in Missoula, Montana
Neon sign
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:033-034 -
Description: Flame Lounge in Missoula, Montana
Long bar with stools
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:035-037 -
Description: Missoula Country Club and Fort Missoula
Aerial view
Dates: July 1956Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:038 -
Description: Painting of "Big Medicine" buffalo by Joe Sol
Painting of a buffalo in a wooden frame
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:039 -
Description: Interior of Elks LodgeDates: circa 1950Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:040-043
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Description: Eagles Drill Team
Two rows of men lined up in uniforms
Dates: October 13, 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:044-045 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Horse drawn carriage and crowd of people in the background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:046 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Tractor being hauled on a semi-truck, crowd of people in the background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:047 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float with giant telephone and three people, crowd in the background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:048 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float "Pulp Workers Local 885 Waldorf Hoerner," crowd in background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:049 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Small vehicle, crowd in background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:050 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float "Laundry and Dry Cleaners Assn Local 21"
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:051 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float "Welcome Mueller Tire Company Visitors," crowd in the background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:052 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Line of vehicles, crowd on either side of the street
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:053 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float "Auto Mechanics Local 1443," crowd in background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:054 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float "Lumber and Sawmill Workers," crowd in background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:055 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Women sitting in and standing on a vehicle, crowd in background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:056 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Semi-truck hauling another vehicle, crowd in background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:057 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
View of several floats from behind, crowd on either side of the street
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:058 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float "Carpenters Local 28," crowd in background
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:059 -
Description: Centennial parade on Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana
Float "Centennial Queen," crowd on either side of the street
Dates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:060 -
Description: Missoula from FarviewsDates: 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:061
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Description: Deer near Ovando, Montana
Deer in a snowy clearing between mountains
Dates: 1958Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:062 -
Description: First National Bank in Missoula, Montana
M on Mount Sentinel visible in the background
Dates: circa 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:063-065 -
Description: Fox TheaterDates: circa 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:066-068
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Description: Glacier Motel in Missoula, MontanaDates: circa 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:069-071
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Description: Main Hall at the University of MontanaDates: circa 1950Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:072
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Description: Wrecker at Star Garage in Missoula, MontanaDates: circa 1948Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:073-074
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Description: Southside National Bank
Car going through the drive-up window
Dates: January 2, 1948Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:075 -
Description: Kappa Alpha Theta HouseDates: circa 1948Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:076
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Description: Transport truck with tractorsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:077-080
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Description: Missoula, Montana
Aerial view
Dates: April 15, 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:081-083 -
Description: Brownie's MotelDates: circa 1952Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:084
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Description: Architectural drawing
Exterior of Mission Homes
Dates: 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:085-086 -
Description: Harvey Backlin-Ruth Petroff wedding
Couple posing behind wedding cake
Dates: 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:087 -
Description: Bradley Products
Bathroom fixtures
Dates: May 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:088-091 -
Description: Brenda Blastic wedding
Group wedding photograph in a church
Dates: August 1960Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:092 -
Description: Treasure State Bowling Alley
Empty bowling alley
Dates: April 1958Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:093-094 -
Description: West Broadway Texaco in Missoula, Montana
M on Mount sentinel visible in background
Dates: January 1956Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:095 -
Description: Pacific Intermountain Express
Building with three trucks out front in Missoula
Dates: July 1957Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:096-097 -
Description: Assembly of God Church
Interior of empty church
Dates: circa 1949Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:098-099 -
Description: J. Hofert Company Christmas trees
Single christmas tree in a field
Dates: June 17, 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:100-101 -
Description: Reverend J. Graydon Wilson
Photo of portrait
Dates: May 21, 1958Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:102-103 -
Description: Western Montana National Bank
Bank and view of the road, with a truck driving away and a man crossing the street
Dates: circa 1955Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:104 -
Description: Western Montana National Bank
Interior of the bank with bouquets of flowers
Dates: 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:105-107 -
Description: Western Montana National Bank
Interior of the bank's open vault
Dates: 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:108-110 -
Description: Floral Show at Western Montana National Bank
Bouquets of flowers in the interior of Western Montana National Bank
Dates: 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:111-118 -
Description: Waldorf Paper Company Mill in Frenchtown, Montana
Paper mill in Frenchtown, Montana
Dates: July 12, 1957Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:119-130 -
Description: Residents of the Flathead Indian Reservation in regalia
Man in regalia holding a horse's lead
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:131-140 -
Description: Neon sign at Executive Motor InnDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:141
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Description: John Schile Company
Machine loading semi-truck with logs
Dates: 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:142 -
Description: John Schile Company
Logging in Western Montana
Dates: 1959Container: Box 1 , Photo number 545:143 -
Description: Wilma Theater in Missoula, Montana
Men and women singing around a piano on stage
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:144 -
Description: Gay 90's lounge in Missoula, Montana
Empty interior of cocktail lounge in Gaslight Alley behind the Florence Building
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Photo number 545:145-147
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises
- Business enterprises--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
- Parades
- Parades--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
Personal Names
- Haugen, Robert E. (Robert Endre), 1912-1998 -- Archives.
Geographical Names
- Bitterroot River Valley (Mont.)--Photographs
- Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--Photographs
- Flathead Valley (Mont.)--Photographs
- Glacier National Park (Mont.)--Photographs
- Missoula (Mont.)--Photographs
- Montana--Bitterroot River Valley
- Montana--Flathead Indian Reservation
- Montana--Flathead Valley
- Montana--Glacier National Park
- Montana--Missoula
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph Collections
- Photographs
