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Mary Carey Papers, 1871-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Carey, Mary Emerson, 1857-1950
- Title
- Mary Carey Papers
- Dates
- 1871-195018711950
- Quantity
- .2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Collection 0983, MtBC, us (collection)
- Summary
- The Mary Carey Papers consists of one reel of microfilmed records which include images from an account ledger from the Carey and O'Brien store, 1871-1893; a ledger likely kept by Mary Carey's son, Nick, 1904-1913; a teacher's register from the Adobetown School District 3 in Madison County, 1895-1898; and 15 photographs of the Carey family and friends, as well as the Adobetown Pioneer Store and Post Office. Also included in this collection are 26 photographs that include images of Adobetown area cowboys breaking horses for Boer War service, ca. 1900, and photocopies of newspaper clippings pertaining to the family.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mary Emerson Carey was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 23, 1857, the daughter of Francis (Frank) and Bridgett Emerson. She came in 1864 with her parents to Nevada City, Montana Territory where she grew up. In 1873 she married Nicholas Carey, an Adobetown storekeeper in partnership with David O'Brien. In 1865, Nicholas was appointed postmaster in Adobetown, a position he held until his death in 1905 when Mary assumed the duties. She resigned in 1907 and the post office closed. Nicholas and Mary Carey had 13 children, including Nick Carey and Fannie Carey, the donor of this collection. Mary died in Sheridan on January 5, 1950.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Mary Carey Papers consists of one reel of microfilmed records which include images from an original account ledger from the Carey and O'Brien store, 1871-1893; a second ledger likely kept by Mary Carey's son, Nick, 1904-1913; a teacher's register from the Adobetown School District 3 in Madison County, 1895-1898; 15 images of the Carey family, friends, and the Adobetown Pioneer Store and Post Office. 26 original photographs of the Carey family and friends are also in the collection, and photocopies of newspaper clippings pertaining to the family. The photographs include images of Adobetown area cowboys breaking horses for Boer War service, ca. 1900. Photographs titles have been copied from information written on verso by either a member of the Carey family or MSU Library personnel.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Original materials owned by Mary Carey were loaned to Montana State University for microfilming by Fannie Carey of Sheridan, Montana on June 1, 1971. At the same time Carey donated 26 original photographs. The borrowed material was returned after filming and its present location is unknown. In 1979 this collection was reported to the National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections and assigned control number 79-639.
Processing Note
This collection was processed 2013 February 1
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
ClippingsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Anaconda Standard:
"The Passing of Adobetown Post Office."
|
November 10, 1907 | |
Madison County Forum:
"Obituary of Mary Carey."
|
February 2, 1950 | |
Notice of sale posted by Matthew Carey in Ireland
in |
1848 |
Photographs #1-10Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
#1. Catholic Church at Laurin, dedication
in |
1904 | |
#2. Elk's Club in Virginia City, includes Oscar
McDonald, Bert Noble, John Carey, Mike Thomas, Lane Walker, Bill Plunket, and Sim
Buford. |
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#3. Cahill Family: Front; Fannie Cahill - Esther
Metzel, Back; _______ Henry Cahill |
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#4. Green Campbell Mine at Silver Star - group at a
dance posed |
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#5. Matt Carey with cap working in P.J. Brophy's in
Butte |
1900 | |
#6. Tot Dullea (Mrs. Clancy of Ennis), Elizabeth Carey
Mahagin |
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#7. Mary Carey Husted, Virginia City |
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#8. Nicholas "Nick" Carey |
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#9. Bill Clancy - Saloon owner in Virginia
City |
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#10. Frank Carey worked in Chownings Store in
Ennis |
Photographs #11-20Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/3
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
#11. Minnie Ellen Marquis
(Beaver coat)
|
circa 1900 | |
#12. Dr. and Mrs. Marquis
(Beaver coats)
|
circa 1900 | |
#13-19. Breaking horses for the Boer War.
(Most around Adobetown.)
|
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#20. Rosie Collier - teacher at the Adobetown
School |
Photographs #21-26Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/4
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
#21. William O'Neil - one of 500 soldiers who walked
to Ft, Bills in the
Wagons carried their food
|
1870s | |
#22. Pullers Hot Springs on the Ruby |
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#23. Frank Carey and Pete Clifford at Garnet,
Montana |
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#24. Henry Elling and Company in Sheridan now Charles
Wallers |
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#25. Digging potatoes on the Stone Ranch 2 miles from
Alder |
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#26. Alex Metzel |
Microfilmed materialsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
1. John McDonald Ranch near Alder |
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2. Matt Carey and Helen Jeffers Carey |
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3. Store in Adobetown |
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4. Maggie Gibson
(also called n. 1 (Dredge Boat)
|
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5-7. Original Conrey Placer Tower |
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8. Catholic Church at Laurin, Dedication
(confirmation class)
|
1904 | |
9. Mary Carey composite of 4 pictures
(portrait as a young woman, middle aged, with great grandchildren at 83.)
|
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10. Mary Carey |
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11. Michael Joseph Pedter in Madison
County |
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12. Arm Derrick - Carey Ranch near
Sheridan |
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13. Matt Carey _ Drowned in the Yellowstone in
the
came to Montana for his health
|
1870s | |
14. Mrs. Cahill who came to Adobetown in |
1864 | |
15. Stephen Cahill Ranch near Alder in |
1900 | |
16. Carey and O'Brien ledger |
1871-1893 | |
17. Nick Carey ledger |
1904-1913 | |
18. Teacher's Daily Register, Adobetown District No.
3, Madison County |
1895-1898 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises -- Montana -- Madison County
- Cowboys -- Montana -- Madison County
- Education -- Montana -- Madison County
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Montana -- Madison County
- Horses -- Training -- Montana -- Madison County
- Women -- Montana -- Madison County
Personal Names
- Carey, Nicholas James, 1887-1954
- Carey, Nicholas, 1832-1905
- O'Brien, David
Corporate Names
- Adobetown Post Office (Madison County, Mont.)
- Adobetown School District 3 (Madison County, Mont.)
Family Names
- Carey family -- Photographs
Geographical Names
- Adobetown (Mont.)
- Madison County (Mont.) -- Social life and customs
- Sheridan (Mont.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs -- Montana
Occupations
- Postmasters -- Montana -- Madison County
Kim Allen Scott, 2013
November 22, 2016
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