Copper king at war: the biography of F. Augustus Heinze manuscript

Copper king at war: the biography of F. Augustus Heinze manuscript, 1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator: McNelis, Sarah, 1912-2003
Title: Copper king at war: the biography of F. Augustus Heinze manuscript
Dates: 1968 (inclusive)
19681968
Quantity: 0.2 linear ft.
Collection Number: Mss 706
Summary: The collection consists of Sarah McNelis' typed and hand-edited manuscript for Copper King at War; the Biography of F. Augustus Heinzeand some of the photos included in the book when published by the University of Montana Press in 1968. The book was developed from her 1947 University of Montana thesis titled Life of F. Augustus Heinze.
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

Sarah Ann McNelis was born in Butte on April 22, 1912, to William and Anna Marie (Kelly) McNelis. She attended St. Lawrence Grade School, Girls Central High School, received a bachelor's degree from St. Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas, and a master's degree from the University of Montana--Missoula in 1947. McNelis taught history in Turner, Montana, for six years, then at Butte High School until her retirement in the late 1970s. She belonged to Immaculate Conception Church, Butte Teachers Union, Butte Historical Society and was a longtime member and volunteer at the World Museum of Mining. McNelis died in Butte, Montana in July 2003.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of Sarah McNelis' typed and hand-edited manuscript for Copper King at War; the Biography of F. Augustus Heinzeand some of the photos included in the book when published by the University of Montana Press in 1968. The book was developed from her 1947 University of Montana thesis titled Life of F. Augustus Heinze.

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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], Copper King at War: The Biography of F. Augustus Heinze Manuscript, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Acquisition Information

This manuscript was donated to the Archives by Jack Ryan. The date of the donation was not recorded.

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