Donohue Family Photograph Albums, 1896-1960 (bulk 1910-1922)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Donohue Family
Title
Donohue Family Photograph Albums
Dates
1896-1960 (bulk 1910-1922) (inclusive)
Quantity
1.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 690
Summary
Photograph albums documenting the activities of the Donohue family of Missoula, Montana. The majority of the images date from 1910-1922 and include family vacations and Missoula scenes.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Daniel J. Donohue (1869-1939) was an Irish immigrant who grew up in Chicago. He worked in the mercantile business in Chicago, Butte, Montana, and Hamilton, Montana before opening his own store, D. J. Donohue Company, in Missoula in 1900. He married Kate Hennessy (1866-1951) in Butte in 1894. They had three daughters: Dorothy, Eileen and Kathryn.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of four photographs albums (one not bound) of images documenting the activities of the Donohue family. Included are photos of Missoula and Butte residential areas, including the Donohue home on Gerald Avenue in Missoula, Sacred Heart Academy in Missoula, the University of Montana campus and events, and family vacations.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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], Donohue Family Photograph Albums, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Custodial history of these albums is unknown.

Acquisition Information

Photo albums were likely donated to the Archives prior to 1980.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
1 Photograph Album 1896-1960
1 Photograph Album (loose pages) 1911-1914
2 Photograph Album 1913-1923
2 Photograph Album 1921-1922

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Irish Americans--Montana--Missoula--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Donahue family--Photographs
  • Donohue, Daniel J. (1869-1939)
  • Donohue, Kate Hennessy (1866-1951)

Corporate Names

  • Sacred Heart Academy (Missoula, Mont.)--Photographs
  • University of Montana - Missoula--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Missoula (Mont.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs