Charles Kessler Papers Series 1.
1880-1931
Physical Description:
0.21 Linear feet
1 box
Scope and Contents note
This series consists of a number of photographs and Montana-related ephemera. Much of the correspondence pertains to the accumulation,
by Kessler, of information regarding the history of Montana and particular individuals including William Cary, Edwin Thomas
Denig, various members of the Culbertson family, Captain James Kipp, Charles M. Russell and others.
Arrangement note
This series has been arranged in chronological order by date where possible.
Folder 1, Folder 1
Miscellaneous Photographs
1908-1927
Scope and Contents note
Contains various photographs including an image of Martin Maginnis of the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the
State of Montana, Lieutenant-Colonel R. L. Walker, George Armstrong Custer, and a number of other images. This folder also
contains a list from 1908 of Montana writers or individuals who have written about Montana.
Folder 1, Folder 2
Clark-Related Miscellaneous Material
1880's-1990
Scope and Contents note
Contains an image of the curator of the Clark Library from 1934-1943,
Cora
Edgerton
Sanders
, an image of a military company around 1876, a story from the 1892 "Rockies Magazine," entitled "A Scouting Incident" and
an inventory of books received from Robert E. Cowan for the W. A. Clark Library in 1931. Also includes the 17th Annual Montana
History Conference brochure that was held in October 1990.
Folder 1, Folder 3
Miscellaneous
Scope and Contents note
Contains postcards with images of flooding at Broadwater, Montana (1908), envelopes made out to Mr. Kessler with handwritten
notes, Western Union telegrams, handwritten personal notes, correspondence from the United States Brewers' Association and
American Brewing Co., newspaper clippings relating to Joe Culbertson, a print copy of "Now Ready: A Catalogue of Early English
Book in the Library of John L. Clawson," and a variety of other unidentified papers and handwritten pages.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 1, Folder 4
Indian Peace Medals
1893-1924
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence from the Butte Newswriters Association regarding compiling a "Reference Work of Men Affairs of Montana" and
the American Numismatic Society relating to Indian Peace medals. In addition to this correspondence there are handwritten
documents to and from Charles Kessler.
Folder 1, Folder 5
Drake Schultz
1919-1920
Scope and Contents note
Appears to be unsigned correspondence by Drake Schultz to Dan Carpenter requesting a photograph of Captain James Kipp for
donation to the Historical Society. Also includes genealogy information of the Culbertson Family, a list of old trading posts
on Upper Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers and a list of prices on food items at Alexandria, British Columbia.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 1, Folder 6
Shoup-Kessler Letters
1917-1921
Scope and Contents note
Contains correspondence involving the search for information pertaining to Montana-related ephemera, books and information
about well-known individuals like Alexander Culbertson and Charles M. Russell, Montana's cowboy artist. Much of this correspondence
involves the history of western Indian matters.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 1, Folder 7
Kessler-Cary Correspondence
1918-1923
Scope and Contents note
Contains images of William Cary's paintings of the West as well as correspondence between Charles Kessler and Mr. Cary. Many
of the letters provide historical accounts of Cary's experiences in the West. Also included is correspondence involving Cary's
son, A. H. Cary after his father passed away and a list of titles of William Cary's oil paintings.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 1, Folder 8-9
Correspondence Relating to Edwin Thomas Denig
1918-1923
Scope and Contents note
Contains correspondence involving various individuals that attempts to gather information about the former Indian and Fur
Trader with the American Fur Company, Edwin Thomas Denig.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Mixed materials 1, Folder 10
Correspondence Regarding "The Journal of Julius Rodman" By Edgar Allan Poe
1922
Scope and Contents note
Contains an excerpt written by Charles N. Kessler on January 30th, 1922 regarding similarities between the Lewis and Clark
Journal and the short story "The Journal of Julius Rodman," written by Edgar Allan Poe.
Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State of Montana Papers Series 2.
1889-1929
Physical Description:
0.63 Linear feet
2 boxes
Scope and Contents note
This series consists of two boxes. Box 1 contains general correspondence pertaining to the Society of the Framers of the Constitution
of the State of Montana and letters relating to the planning of meetings and reunions as well as RSVP's from members. In addition,
inquiries and letters informing of recently deceased members of the Society are also included in this set of correspondence.
Box 2 is comprised of a small amount of ephemera, photographs, newspaper clippings, a short history of the society and lists
of living and deceased members.
Arrangement note
This series has been arranged alphabetically by sender and is in chronological order by date where possible. Note: Some dates
are unknown.
Folder 2, Folder 1
B (Beldon, Bickford, Brazelton, Breen, Brietenstein, D. Browne, V. Browne, Burns) Correspondence
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Walter M. Bickford, David G. Browne, Van H. Browne, O. W. Belden, Otto Bettiker, J. F. Brazelto,
Peter Breen, Art Brietenstein, and Edward Burns.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 2-3
Clark
1911-1919
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving William A. Clark.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 4
C (Callaway, Cardwell, Carpenter, Catlin, Cauby, Chessman, Cockrell, Cooper, Craven)
1911-1924
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Lew L. Callaway, Cardwell, B. Platt Carpenter, Stephen Carpenter, John B. Catlin, Melton Cauby,
William A. Chessman, Moncure Cockrell, Walter Cooper, and Arthur J. Craven.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 5
D (Davis, Day, Dickerson, Dobell, Durfee, Dyer)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: H. A. Davis, E. C. Day, Eugene E. Dicjkerson, J. L. Dobell, D. M. Durfee and William Dyer.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 6
E (Eaton)
1911- 1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving George O. Eaton.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 7
F-G (Field, Gaylord, Gibson, Gillette, Goddard, Graves)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: W. J. Field, J. Gaylord, Paris Gibson, W. C. Gillette, O.F. Goddard and F. L. Graves.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 8
H (Hartman, Haskell, Hatch, Hedges, Hilger)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Chas. S. Hartman, H. J. Haskell, Luke D. Hatch, Cornelius Hedges and David Hilger.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 9
H-J (Hammond, Hobson, Hogan, Joy)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Robert E. Hammond, S. S. Hobson, Joseph Hogan, and Allan R. Joy.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 10
K (Kanouse, Kay, Kellogg, Kelley, Kennedy, Kessler, Knippenberg)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: J. E. Kanouse, John M, Kay, C. L. F. Kellogg, C. F. Kelley, W. J. Kennedy, Charles N. Kessler and
Henry Knippenberg.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 11
K-L (Kohrs, Langhorne, Libby, Loud)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Conrad Kohrs, S. W. Langhorne, O. G. Libby, and Charles H. Loud.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 12
M (Mack, Maginnis, Mayger, McAdow, Meyer, Middleton, Murphey, Muth, Myers)
1911-1924
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Geo Mack, Martin Maginnis, William Mayger, P. W. McAdow, Harry A. Meyer, C. R. Middleton, Jno. M.
Murphey, William Muth and Alfred Myers.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 13
N-O (Neal, Neil, O'Malley)
1911-1921
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: John S. M. Neal, Geo G. E. Neill, and M. G. O'Malley.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 14
P-Q (Peet, Pemberton)
1916-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Herbert M. Peet and W. Y. Pemberton.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 15
R (Ramsdell, Rickards)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: W. R. Ramsdell and J. E. Rickards.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 16
S-T (Sanders, Sargeant, Schmidt, Stewart, Toole)
1911-1927
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: James U. Sanders, Francis E. Sargeant, Leopold F. Schmidt, Charles T. Stewart and John R. Toole.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 2, Folder 17
W ( Warren, Weiss, Whaley, Winston, Working)
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence involving: Charles S. Warren, Maurice Weiss, Whaley, Geo B. Winston and Lincoln Working.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 3, Folder 1
General Correspondence and Meeting Minutes
1911-1919
Scope and Contents note
Contains meeting minutes and general correspondence relating to the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State
of Montana.
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Folder 3, Folder 2
Lists of the Surviving and Deceased Members and Residence Information
1911-1929
Scope and Contents note
Contains lists of surviving and deceased members of the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State of Montana.
This folder also includes residence information for a number of members.
Folder 3, Folder 3
A Short History of the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State of Montana
1911-1916
Scope and Contents note
Contains a short history of the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State of Montana written by W. M. Bickford.
This folder also includes a letter written to Bickford regarding necessary corrections to the short history.
Folder 3, Folder 4
Photographs
1928
Scope and Contents note
Contains photographs of members of the Society of the Framers of the Constitution. One set of photographs has a date of 1928
but most dates are unknown.
Folder 3, Folder 5
Ephemera
1889-1916
Scope and Contents note
Contains brochures, directories, invitations and miscellaneous items relating to the Society of the Framers of the Constitution
of the State of Montana
Folder 3, Folder 6
Newspaper Articles
1889-1928
Scope and Contents note
Includes newspaper articles relating general information about the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State
of Montana as well as a number of members. Also included, an article regarding the death of William Andrews Clark.
Box 3
Notebook
1889
Scope and Contents note
Contains the signatures of many of the members of the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State of Montana.
Robert S. Hale and James Thompson Papers Series 3.
1878-1929
Physical Description:
0.21 Linear feet
1 box
Scope and Contents note
This series consists of two separate subgroups. The first two folders contain documents relating to the litigation and settlement
of Robert S. Hale's Estate worth a said $100,000. Following his death, his niece Lutie Gibson White was accused by Annie H.
Thompson, widow of James Thompson, the son of one of Hale's sisters, for undue influence in gaining control of his properties
prior to his death. Folders three through five contain personal papers and legal documents relating to James and Annie Thompson.
Arrangement note
This series has been arranged chronologically by date where possible.
Folder 4, Folder 1
Hale, Robert S.- Correspondence Relating to Annie H. Thompson and the Litigation of Hale's Estate
1917-1927
Scope and Contents note
Consists of correspondence relating to Annie H. Thompson, a relative of Robert S. Hale and wife of James Thompson, regarding
the litigation and settlement of Hale's estate.
Folder 4, Folder 2
Hale, Robert S.- Legal Papers Pertaining to Litigation and Settlement of Hale Estate
Unknown
Scope and Contents note
Contains legal documents regarding the litigation and settlement of Robert S. Hale's estate.
General note
Only one document has a recorded date, October 1925, all other papers have unknown dates.
Folder 4, Folder 3
Thompson, James- Property Deeds and Legal Documents
1878-1895
Scope and Contents note
Contains land deeds, mining claims and bonds and mining leases.
Folder 4, Folder 4
Thompson, James- Proof of Labor, Receipts, Medical Statement on Mining Injury and Power of Attorney
1880-1883
Scope and Contents note
Contains various documents relating to proof of labor at mines, miscellaneous receipts, medical statement on a mining injury
and power of attorney documents written by Thompson.
Folder 4, Folder 5
Thompson, James- Personal Papers
1879-1929
Scope and Contents note
Contains newspaper clippings relating to mining applications, a map of mining claims in Butte, Montana, personal receipts,
personal correspondence, proposed plan for consolidation of a group of mining claims, executrix for James Thompson and a decree
of settlement of account and distribution.
Folder 4, Folder 6
Miscellaneous
1884-1890's
Scope and Contents note
Contains the 25th Annual Commencement Exercises of the Columbia College Law School, Academy of Music brochure, names of the
members of the Helena Bar Association. Also includes the Banquet and Ball Programme for the Montana Pioneers, a list of Pioneers
of Helena, Montana and the preface from a volume of the Society of Montana Pioneers.
Cavalry Commissary Papers Series 4.
1878-1893
Physical Description:
0.42 Linear feet
2 boxes
Scope and Contents note
Consists of two boxes containing documents relating to Cavalry and Infantry food orders and returns at Fort Keogh, Montana.
Arrangement note
This series has been arranged by military company and chronologically by date.
Folder 5, Folder 1
Food Purchase Orders for 2nd, 8th and 10th Cavalry
1880-1892
Scope and Contents note
Contains food purchase orders for 2nd, 8th and 10th Cavalry at Fort Keogh
Folder 5, Folder 2
Food Purchase Orders at Fort Keogh 5th Infantry
1879-1891
Scope and Contents note
Contains food purchase orders for the 5th Infantry at Fort Keogh
Folder 5, Folder 3
Food Purchase Orders for 22nd Infantry
1891-1893
Scope and Contents note
Contains food purchase orders for the 22nd Infantry at Fort Keogh
Folder 5, Folder 4
Other Food Purchase Orders (Illegible or Unknown Company)
1879-1892
Scope and Contents note
Contains food purchase orders in which the company name and number are either unknown or illegible.
Folder 5, Folder 5
22nd Infantry Return of Subsistence Stores
1892
Scope and Contents note
Contains a notebook of the Return of Subsistence Stores for the 22nd Infantry at Fort Keogh
Folder 5, Folder 6
Ration Returns for the 5th and 22nd Infantry and the 22nd Cavalry
1879-1891
Scope and Contents note
Contains ration return documents for the 5th and 22nd Infantry and the 22nd Cavalry at Fort Keogh.
Folder 5, Folder 7
10th Cavalry Commutation of Rations While Traveling
1892
Scope and Contents note
Contains the paperwork for the commutation of rations for the 10th Cavalry while traveling by railway.
Folder 5, Folder 8
Register of Orders
1878
Scope and Contents note
Contains a register of food orders of various Companies at Fort Keogh
Folder 6, Folder 1
Requisition for Extra Issues (Ration Returns)
1890
Scope and Contents note
Contains ration return documents for various Companies at Fort Keogh.
General note
These documents are rolled and fragile. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
Box 6
Sales to Enlisted Men, Companies, Detachments and Hospital for Cash
1889
Scope and Contents note
A bound volume containing food sales to enlisted men, companies, detachments and hospital.
General note
Handle with care. The threshold in which the volume can open is not great. Volume should be supported when viewing, especially
along the spine.
Box 6
Bound Volume of Food Orders
1890-1892
Scope and Contents note
A bound volume containing food orders for an unknown Company.
Miscellaneous materials
1881-1960
Physical Description:
1.33 Linear feet
2 boxes
Scope and Contents
Consists of miscellaneous Montana-related materials from a variety of sources. Items include periodicals, ephemera, scrapbooks,
and legal documents, among other things. Many items in this series were gifts from Donna Adams of Butte, Montana (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 1
The Frontier Monthly
October 1903
Note
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 2
Columbia Gardens postcard
1907
Note
Also includes a note from Donna Adams.
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 2
Western Federation of Miners membership card
1914-1918
Note
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001)
Mixed materials 7, Folder 3
The Society of Montana Pioneers, 34th Annual Meeting Program
1917
Note
Includes correspondence from Donna Adams.
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 4
Historic Twin Cities: Virginia City and Nevada City, Montana [brochure]
1960
Note
Images of the cities appear in color.
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 5
Hotel Broadwater postcard
1908
Note
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 5
Check to Oscar Carlson from the First National Bank in Helena, Montana
1888
Note
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 6
Postcard of the Mountain View Mine, Butte, Montana
1908
Note
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 8
Interoffice correspondence from H.J. Heinz Co., to "Judge" from "Pat"
1919
Note
Regarding a check for $25 and weather happenings in Butte, Montana on December 12, 1919.
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 9
Moulton Mining Company stock certificate issued to George C. Buchanan and signed by WA Clark
February 17, 1881
Note
Gift of Donna Adams, 1991 (MS.1991.001).
Mixed materials 7, Folder 9
Deed of sale between "Fink" and Marcus and Maggie Daly for a cemetery plot in Anaconda
December 14, 1889
Mixed materials 8
Sanner family scrapbook of newspaper clippings
1915-1919
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle and the spine of the volume is damaged. Care when handling is of the utmost
importance.
Note
Gift of J.E. Reynolds.
Mixed materials 8
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings related to Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, John X. Beidler, and Colonel Alexander K. McClure Series 6.
1903
Caution
Much of the paper is highly acidic and brittle. Care when handling is of the utmost importance.
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