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A.J. Gibson and Maud Lockley Gibson Estate Collection, 1864-1957

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gibson, A. J. (Albert John), 1862-1928; Gibson, Maud Lockley, d. 1928
Title
A.J. Gibson and Maud Lockley Gibson Estate Collection
Dates
1864-1957 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.0 linear foot
Collection Number
Mss 584
Summary
The collection contains materials related to the estate of A. J. Gibson, a noted Missoula, Montana, architect and his wife, Maud Lockley Gibson.
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

A. J. Gibson was an architect in Missoula, Montana, who designed and built several of the city’s most notable historic buildings. He is responsible for Main Hall on the campus of The University of Montana, the Missoula County Courthouse, and many private residences. He was married to Etta Maud Lockley, the daughter of Frederic Lockley, a prominent newspaperman. The couple died in an automobile-train accident on New Years in 1928.

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Content Description

The collection contains materials related to the estate of A. J. Gibson and his wife, Maud Lockley Gibson. The materials related to the settling of the Gibson estate include wills, life insurance policies, stockholder papers, property deeds, bank financial statements, and correspondence. Some notable items among the estate papers include a letter A.J. Gibson wrote to his wife in 1925 with financial instructions for her in the event of his death, family notes, and a 1864 deed from Savannah, Ohio. Other Gibson-related items include photographs, miscellany, and clippings. George B. and Helene Kennett Wilcox were the Gibsons’ close friends and executors of their estate. Some of the materials in the collection were created or compiled by George Wilcox.

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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], A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson Estate Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ginger Metcalf, granddaughter of George and Helene Kennette Wilcox, 2003 and 2004

Processing Note

University of Montana Professor H. Rafael Chacon organized and created an inventory for part of the collection. Materials were maintained in this order.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson Estate
    Dates: 1890-1929
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson Estate
    Dates: 1890-1929
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson Estate
    Dates: 1864-1927
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson-Maxville Mine
    Dates: 1926-1942
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4
  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson-Misc. oil interests and investments
    Dates: 1928
    Container: Box/Folder 1/5
  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson-Timber leases,
    Dates: 1908-1934
    Container: Box/Folder 1/6
  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson-Wewona Refining Company
    Dates: 1922-1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/7
  • Description: “Valuable Papers”
    Dates: 1917-1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/8
  • Description: “Valuable Papers”
    Dates: 1923-1936
    Container: Box/Folder 2/1
  • Description: A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson Estate
    Dates: 1890-1929
    Container: Box/Folder 2/2
  • Description: Western Montana National Bank statements-A.J. Gibson and Company
    Dates: 1928-1929
    Container: Box/Folder 2/3
  • Description: Western Montana National Bank statements-Estate of A.J. Gibson
    Dates: 1928-1931
    Container: Box/Folder 2/4
  • Description: Memorabilia and miscellany
    Dates: 1921-1929 and undated
    Container: Box/Folder 2/5
  • Description: Photographs-A. J. and Maud Lockley Gibson
    Dates: 1884-circa 1890 and undated
    Container: Box/Folder 2/6
  • Description: Clippings
    Dates: 1935-1957
    Container: Box/Folder 2/7

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Personal Names

  • Gibson, Maud Lockley, d. 1928- --Estate
  • Gibson, A. J.(Albert John), 1862-1928- --Estate
  • Wilcox, George B.(1878-1959)

Occupations

  • Executors and administrators--Montana--Missoula
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