Hoiness Family Records, 1891-1933
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hoiness Family
- Title
- Hoiness Family Records
- Dates
- 1891-1933 (inclusive)18911933
- Quantity
- 1 reel microfilm
- Collection Number
- Mss 221
- Summary
- The Hoiness family were Norwegian immigrants who lived in Carbon County, Montana. This collection contains an account ledger from the Hoiness brothers’ business operation, 1891-1918, Carbon County, Montana; School District #40 Clerk’s Record Book, 1916-1933; and School District #51 Clerk’s Record Book, 1915-1923.
- Repository
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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
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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
- Sponsor
- Funding for creating this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historic Publications and Records Commission. Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical Note
Sven and Gunter Hoiness were born in Norway during the early 1860s and immigrated to the United States in 1885. The brothers began a sheep raising operation together in the Red Lodge township of Carbon County, Montana, sometime after their arrival in the territory. Records in this collection indicate that the brothers expanded their endeavors to include other business opportunities; though Carbon County historical records do not indicate a formal storefront operated by the brothers.
Content Description
This collection contains an account ledger from the Hoiness brothers’ business operation, 1891-1918, Carbon County, Montana; School District #40 Clerk’s Record Book, 1916-1933; and School District #51 Clerk’s Record Book, 1915-1923. Hoiness Brothers ledger details individual account activities for their business activities. Both of the Hoiness Brothers recorded business transactions and often employed slightly different methods of record keeping. The brothers engaged in business ventures ranging from dry goods sales to credit advances, and from livestock exchanges to bulk wheat sales. The school district records each show the township number, range number, and meridian of the school. It also includes a description of the school’s boundaries, the dates of the election of clerks and trustees, minutes of School Board meetings, the school census report, receipts, annual reports, copies of teacher’s reports, and lists of text books and library books.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Coyright not transferred to The University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Hoiness Family Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.
Administrative Information
Location of Originals
Location of originals unknown.
Acquisition Information
Donor and year of acquisition unknown.
Processing Note
The actions of the original processors are unknown. In 2003, the collection was re-described. The relationship between Hoiness family business records and the Carbon County school records is unknown. These records were transferred to microfilm prior to accession into the K. Ross Toole Archives.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Montana--Carbon County
- Immigrants--Montana--Carbon County
- Norwegian Americans--Montana--Carbon County
- School districts--Montana--Carbon County
- Schools--Montana--Carbon County
- Sheep ranches--Montana--Carbon County
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records--Montana--Carbon County
- School records--Montana--Carbon County
Occupations
- Businessmen--Montana--Carbon County
- Sheep ranchers--Montana--Carbon County
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hoiness, Gunter (creator)
- Hoiness, Sven (creator)
