MTLmc45.xml Guide to the Montana Stockgrowers Association records 1885-1912 Montana Stockgrowers Association records Finding aid prepared by MHS staff Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Montana Historical Society 2005
Helena, MT
Finding aid encoded by Ellie Arguimbau with assistance by Cuadra Assoc. 2005 Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard 2nd Edition) Montana Historical Society Archives MC 45 Montana Stockgrowers Association Montana Stockgrowers Association records 1885-1912 4 linear feet of shelf space The Montana Stockgrowers Association was founded in 1884 to unite cattle and horse ranchers in Montana Territory. Records consist of account and general ledgers (1885-1907); cash books (1885-1907); a minute book (1885-1889); and a livestock brand record book (undated) Manuscript Volumes English

On April 3, 1885, in Miles City, Montana Territory, the Eastern Montana Livestock Association (founded in 1883) and the Montana Stockgrowers Association (founded in 1884) consolidated their operations under the name of the latter organization. This new Montana Stockgrowers Association was founded "to unite cattle and horse growers in Montana Territory; first, for the enforcement of livestock laws; second, for the protection against rustlers; third, to devise plans to protect the open range against fires; fourth, for the uniformity in just claims against railroads and other corporations; and fifth, to promote harmony in range work and roundups." The Association through the years fostered most of Montana's livestock laws, fought against freight rate hikes, and promoted land-use laws.

The collection contains organizational and financial records of the Montana Stockgrowers Association in the form of a secretary's minute volume, a livestock brand record book, two general ledgers, two account ledgers, and three cash books. Association membership is detailed through the indexed ledgers. Livestock brands and ear markings are described in the brand book, but dates are lacking.

Arranged by series.

Collection open for research.

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Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.

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Montana Stockgrowers Association Agriculture--Montana--Societies, Etc Cattle brands--Montana Cattle raising--Montana Horse industry--Montana Promotional societies--Montana Range management--Montana Montana Agriculture Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection

Financial Records 1-2 Account ledgers 1885-1899 3-5 Cash books 1885-1907 6-7 General ledgers 1899-1907 Minutes 8 Minute book 1885-1889 Miscellany 9 Livestock brand record book undated