Montana Territory Territorial Treasurer records, 1865-1886
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Montana Territory. Territorial Treasurer
- Title
- Montana Territory Territorial Treasurer records
- Dates
- 1865-1886 (inclusive)18651886
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- RS 143
- Summary
- These records of the Montana Territorial Treasurer's Office consist of correspondence and reports.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
The 1865 laws of Montana Territory describe the Territorial Treasurer's primary duties as follows: receiving all money belonging to the territory and disbursing the same upon receipt of the Montana Territorial Auditor's warrant; keeping an account of all monies received and disbursed; submitting a report quarterly to the auditor; and reporting annually to the legislature on the condition of the treasury and its operation in the preceding year. The territorial treasurers were: John J. Hull (1864-1866), John. S. Rockefellow (1866-1867), William G. Barkley (1867-1871), Leander W. Frary (1869--never served), Richard O. Hickman (1871-1875), Daniel H. Weston (1875-1887), and William G. Preuitt (1887-1889).
When Montana became a state in 1889, the Office of the State Treasurer replaced the Territorial Treasurer, and the office was made an elected position within the executive branch of Montana's government.
Content Description
These records consist correspondence, reports from the Territorial Treasurer and county treasurers, and expenses accrued during a search for fugitives R. H. Buckner and J. M. Thurmoud. It also contains a volume of staff appointments.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases, permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright holders. For more information, contact the Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Montana Territory Territorial Treasurer records, RS 143, [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
Location of Collection
Acquisition Information
These materials were transferred from the Montana State Treasurer's Office.
Processing Note
These materials were originally processed into the Montana Territory Territorial Auditor records, RS 27. In 2021, these materials were separated from RS 27 and reprocessed according to the originating office.
Separated Materials
Published reports of the Territorial Treasurer were transferred to the library.
Related Materials
Most of the Territorial Treasurers' reports are available in published form and include information submitted by county officials.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence
Related to fugitive expenses
Dates: 1865-1866Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1869-1886Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1884-1886Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: County treasurers' reports
Includes licenses sold, property taxes sent to the Territory, and county funds
Dates: 1865-1884Container: Box 1, Folder 4 - 12 -
Description: County treasurers' reports
Includes licenses sold, property taxes sent to the Territory, and county funds
Dates: 1865-1884Container: Oversizebox 2, Folder 1 - 4 -
Description: Treasurers' reports
Includes bond and sinking fund data, receipts and disbursements, and expenses for maintaining prisoners and insane
Dates: 1870-1871Container: Box 1, Folder 13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- County government--Montana
- Taxation--Montana
Corporate Names
- Montana Territory. Governor
- Montana Territory. Territorial Auditor
- Montana Territory. Territorial Secretary
- Montana Territory. Territorial Treasurer
Geographical Names
- Montana--Politics and government
