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Bill Sharp Montana Civilian Conservation Corps Research Papers, 1904-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sharp, Bill
Title
Bill Sharp Montana Civilian Conservation Corps Research Papers
Dates
1904-1993 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 591
Summary
This collection contains a compilation of Bill Sharp's research materials and photographs related to the Civilian Conservation Corps in 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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Biographical Note

Bill Sharp is a researcher from Bozeman, Montana, who compiled extensive research materials and photographs from the Civilian Conservation Corps in Montana. He was involved in efforts to create a national museum dedicated to the Civilian Conservation Corps and in the construction of other monuments and memorials related to the program.

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Content Description

The collection contains research materials and photographs related to the Civilian Conservation Corps in Montana. Series I contains research materials, which are further divided into four sub-series. Series II contains packets of photographic prints and negatives of Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Montana, arranged alphabetically by camp location. The origin of the majority of the photographs is unclear. Some photographs may be duplicates from collections at the Montana Historical Society.

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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. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Bill Sharp Montana Civilian Conservation Corps Research Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Lbirary, The University of Montana--Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into two series:

Series I: Research, 3 linear feet, 1904-1993

Sub-series 1: Indexes to Civilian Conservation Corps News in Montana Newspapers, 1 linear foot, 1933-1942

Sub-series 2: Fort Missoula Civilian Conservation Corps District, 0.5 linear feet, 1904- 1993

Sub-series 3: Civilian Conservation Corps Camps By Location, 1.0 linear foot, 1933-1986

Sub-series 4: Subject Files, 0.5 linear feet, 1933-1985

Series II: Photographs, 1.0 linear foot, 1933-1941

Acquisition Information

Gift of Bill Sharp in 1986 and 1988.

Processing Note

Two accessions of materials were combined and reorganized to create this collection. The creator of the collection organized research and photographs alphabetically by camp location. This original arrangement was maintained for these portions of the collection. The creator’s original folder descriptions and arrangement were maintained wherever possible.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid prepared by Jennifer Rusk
2004

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