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William Woodward Papers, 1885-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Woodward, William, d. 1925
- Title
- William Woodward Papers
- Dates
- 1885-193618851936
- Quantity
- .2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Collection 2168, MtBC, us (collection)
- Summary
- The William Woodward Papers consist of correspondence, financial papers, legal documents, and memorabilia. Some of pertain to Roy A. Callan family of Beaverhead County, Montana; the relationship between the Callan and Woodward families is unclear.
- Repository
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Montana State University Library, Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
Montana State University-Bozeman Library
Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT
59717-3320
Telephone: 4069944242
Fax: 4069942851
- Access Restrictions
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This collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Woodward was a Tennessee native who arrived in Montana sometime prior to 1877. He married Margaret S. Thomas, daughter of William Price Thomas who came to Montana in 1863. Woodward served as a volunteer during the Nez Pearce War, serving in a unit commanded by William A. Clark. Woodward lived for a time in Butte and established a ranch at Divide, Montana. In later years Woodward and his wife wintered in California. The couple had several children, including Mary Woodward, Sophia Woodward Goodall, and Ted Woodward of Fishtail, Montana. William had many business interests, including timber land holdings in Tennessee and various land and mining claims in Montana. Woodward died on March 5, 1925.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Woodward family papers have been arranged chronologically within topically labeled folders of correspondence, financial papers, legal documents, and memorabilia. The correspondence includes one condolence letter from Montana Senator William A. Clark and six other personal letters from Governor John E. Rickards. Of particular interest is a letter from Reno, Nevada resident J. W. Redington, a former comrade of Woodward's who also served in the Nez Perce War. Redington's letter discusses his service and his application for a pension. The financial papers include William Woodward's bank statements and various receipts relating to him or his adult children. The legal documents consist of land deeds, water rights, mining claims, estate papers, some of which pertain to Roy A. Callan family of Beaverhead County, Montana. The relationship between the Callan and Woodward families is unclear.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Correspondence | 1890-1909 |
| 1/2 | Correspondence | 1911-1920 |
| 1/3 | Correspondence | 1921-1934 |
| 1/4 | Legal documents-mining claim investments | |
| 1/5 | Legal documents-deeds and leases | 1888-1919 |
| 1/6 | Legal documents-deeds and leases | 1921-1936 |
| 1/7 | Legal documents-estate papers | |
| 1/8 | Financial papers-bank statements | 1921-1922 |
| 1/9 | Financial papers-miscellaneous receipts | 1885-1932 |
| 1/10 | Memorabilia |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Nez Percé Indians-Wars, 1877-Personal narratives
Personal Names
- Clark, William Andrews, 1839-1925-Correspondence
- Redington, John W., 1851-1935-Correspondence
- Rickards, J. E. (John Ezra), 1848-1927-Correspondence
Family Names
- Callan family
- Callan, Roy A-Family
- Woodward family
Form or Genre Terms
- Family papers-Montana
- Financial records-Montana
- Legal documents-Montana
Other Creators
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Family Names
- Woodward family (creator)
Kim Allen Scott, 2008
August 22, 2017
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