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Photograph Album of the Bitterroot Valley and Mission Valley, Montana, 1905-1925

Overview of the Collection

Title
Photograph Album of the Bitterroot Valley and Mission Valley, Montana
Dates
1905-1925 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 678
Summary
This album includes photos of the Bitterroot Valley and the Mission Valley in Montana between 1905 and 1925, and two photos of St. Ignatius, Montana.
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
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Content Description

This collection consists primarily of photographs of the Bitterroot Valley in Montana between 1905 and 1925, including the Bitterroot Highway, the Club House at Charlo Heights, the Stevensville Mercantile, and Sleeping Child Hot Springs. Many of the photos were taken by J. W. Johnson, a photographer in Hamilton, Montana, a few are by Herman Schnitzmeyer who worked for the Northern Pacific Railway, and the remainder are not credited. The collection also includes two photos of St. Ignatius, Montana.

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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.

Preferred Citation

Photograph Album of the Bitterroot Valley and Mission Valley, Montana, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Custodial history unknown.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information unknown.

Processing Note

The collection processor discarded the leather photo album cover because of its advanced deterioration. Mounted and loose photos were placed in folders. Identified photographs were individually numbered and foldered; unidentified photos were placed in folders by category.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid prepared by Teresa Hamann (2007) and Kelly Brown (2024) (2007)
2007

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