Henry P. Barringer papers

Henry P. Barringer papers, 1910

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Barringer, Henry P.
Title: Henry P. Barringer papers
Dates: 1910 (inclusive)
19101910
Quantity: 0.1 linear ft.
Collection Number: Mss 429
Summary: Letter from Forest Service Chief H.S. Graves, to Elers Koch and the Region One forest officers, November 7, 1910; letter from H.P. Barringer to Henry J. Claffey, November 8, 1910; and H.P. Barringer's report on the 1910 Grave Creek/Trout Creek Fire, November 8, 1910.
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.
Additional Reference Guides: Finding aid in the repository.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Henry P. Barringer was a U.S. Forest Service ranger stationed at Iron Mountain, Montana, with District #1. He fought fires during the 1910 fire season. Barringer lived at Iron Mountain with his wife, Evelyn, from at least 1909 through 1913.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Letter from Forest Service Chief H.S. Graves, to Elers Koch and the Region One forest officers, November 7, 1910; letter from H.P. Barringer to Henry J. Claffey, November 8, 1910; and H.P. Barringer's report on the 1910 Grave Creek/Trout Creek Fire, November 8, 1910.

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], Henry P. Barringer Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of the U.S. Forest Service, 1988.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Forest fires--Montana--1910
Forest rangers--Montana--Correspondence
Forest fire fighters--Montana--Correspondence

Corporate Names

United States.--Forest Service--Officials and employees--Correspondence
United States.--Forest Service.--District 1

Family Names

Claffey, Henry J.--Correspondence
Graves, Henry Solon,1871-1951--Correspondence
Koch, Elers,1880-1954--Correspondence

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