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Dale L. Johnson papers, 1930-1997
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Johnson, Dale L. (Dale Lynn), b. 1935
- Title
- Dale L. Johnson papers
- Dates
- 1930-1997 (inclusive)19301997
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 722
- Summary
- This collection includes Dale L. Johnson's writings relevant to the building and maintaining the Archives at The University of Montana-Missoula. Also included is miscellaneous correpondence; Johnson's research on prominent Montana families such as the Keith, Hammond, Fenwick, and McLeod families; speeches; and the text for two slide shows.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
In 1935 Dale Lynn Johnson was born to Arthur A. and Ruth G. Johnson in St. Maries, Idaho. He attended high school in Billings, Montana, and received a B.A. in Accounting, an M.A. in History and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Montana-Missoula. From 1965 to 1996 Johnson served as the archivist at The University of Montana in Missoula.
Johnson married Coburn R. Randak and they have two children, Reed and Evan. Since his retirement, Johnson has been an active volunteer in the community of Missoula, Montana.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes Dale L. Johnson's writings relevant to the building and maintaining an archives at the University of Montana-Missoula, miscellaneous correpondence, his research on prominent Montana families such as the Keith, Hammond, Fenwick, and McLeod families, speeches, and the text for two slide shows.
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.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Dale L. Johnson Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Montana State Library speech | 1968 |
| 1/2 | Archives "Guide to Manuscript Collections" | 1969 |
| 1/3 | Archives presentation to Alumni Council | 1969 |
| 1/4 | Correspondence from Brian Cockhill | 1970-1972 |
| 1/5 | Correspondence from Max Baucus | 1975-1976 |
| 1/6 | Correspondence with and about visitors from Japan | 1986 |
| 1/7 | Hammond, Fenwick, and McLeod family-related correspondence | 1966-1976 |
| 1/8 | Miscellaneous correspondence | 1970-1979 |
| 1/9 | Letters and memos regarding retirement | 1996-1997 |
| 1/10 | Duties of the archivist | undated |
| 1/11 | Credential miscellaneous | 1972-1975 |
| 1/12 | Ravalli County MEA speech | 1972 |
| 1/13 | Keith family history | undated |
| 1/14 | "C.H. McLeod" | undated |
| 1/15 | H.G. Merriam, biography and publications list | undated |
| 1/16 | Montana History Research newsletter | 1972 |
| 1/17 | MEA Journal article | 1972 |
| 1/18 | Miscellaneous writing | 1978 |
| 1/19 | "Writing Local History" class | 1980 |
| 1/20 | Andrew B. Hammond presentation at Montana History Conference | 1987 |
| 1/21 | Archives contributions to The University of Montana - Missoula centennial celebration | 1993 |
| 1/22 | Claire Rhein | 1977-2001 |
| 1/23 | Newspaper articles | 1977-1978 |
| 1/24 | Montana mining history research | undated |
| 1/25 | Text and correspondence regarding slide show titled "Early Montana Mining, Lumbering, and Transportation" | 1972 |
| 1/26 | Text and correspondence regarding slide show titled "Indians of Montana" | 1971 |
| 1/27 | Archives Visioning Report | 1996 |
| 1/28 | Miscellaneous archives and library photographs | circa 1995 |
| 1/29 | "Attics, Barns and Cellars Revisited: A Collector's Lament" by K. Ross Toole | undated |
| 1/30 | Missoula Mercantile | 1930-1959 |
| 1/31 | Andrew Benoni Hammond Research | 1966-1969 |
| 1/32 | McLeod Family Research | 1959 and undated |
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Finding aid prepared by Teresa
Hamann
2009
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