Lida Haynes Papers, 1910-1952

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Haynes, Lida Marie, 1931-1952
Title
Lida Haynes Papers
Dates
1910-1952
Quantity
1 linear foot
Collection Number
Collection 1506, MtBC, us (collection)
Summary
The Lida Haynes Collection contains information on life in America for a girl growing up in a wealthy family during the 1940's and early 1950's. Materials also pertain to: social life and affairs in Bozeman and Gallatin County, especially the public schools and the Gallatin County High School; Yellowstone National Park and the operations of concessionaire Jack Ellis Haynes; general information regarding Lida's activities involving aeronautics and skiing.
Repository
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

This collection is open for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Lida Marie Haynes was born to Yellowstone concessionaire Jack Ellis Haynes and his second wife, Isabel Nauerth Haynes in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 28, 1931. She was the only child of the two and was raised to carry on the family photography business. As a young child, Lida Haynes spent her winters in St. Paul and summered in Yellowstone. She moved with her family to Bozeman, Montana in 1941 because of the city's proximity to Yellowstone National Park. While in High School, Lida Haynes was active in downhill skiing and raced competitively for the Bozeman Ski Club. Lida Haynes also participated in the typical activities of a rich only child. After graduating from High School at Gallatin County High, Lida Haynes attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. During this time, she earned her pilot's license and bought a plane. The Haynes's plans for Lida to inherit the family business tragically ended when the twenty-year-old and three friends were killed in an auto accident on July 23, 1952.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Lida Haynes collection contains information on life in America for a girl growing up in a wealthy family during the 1940's and early 1950's. Materials also pertain to: social life and affairs in Bozeman and Gallatin County, especially the public schools and the Gallatin County High School; Yellowstone National Park and the operations of concessionaire Jack Ellis Haynes; general information regarding Lida's activities involving aeronautics and skiing. The material has been divided into three series based on document type: Correspondence, 1910-1951; School Materials, 1926-1951; Scrapbooks and Scrapbook Materials, 1934-1952.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Series 1 Correspondence, 1910-1952

Series 2 School Materials, 1926-1951

Series 3 Scrapbooks and scrapbook materials, 1934-1952

Acquisition Information

Personal and school papers created or collected by Lida Marie Haynes were donated to Montana State University by her mother, Isabel Haynes on October 15, 1977.

Processing Note

This collection was processed 2009 May 27

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1:  Correspondence, 1910-1952Return to Top

Letters written or received by Lida Marie Haynes. Lida's correspondence includes letters received from and sent to members of family and those involved in her scholastic life. Correspondences of note are written to Jack Ellis Haynes, Lida Haynes' father, throughout her childhood. The correspondence describes daily life conditions and family relations in 1940's America for a wealthy family. The letters in this series have been chronologically arranged.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
1910-1941
Isabel Nauerth Post Card
--Accompanied by note to LMH written at latter date
1910
Isabel Nauerth and employment at Yellowstone
--Accompanied by note to Lida Marie Haynes written at latter date
1930
Father's day card
undated
Poem from Jack Ellis Haynes
undated
Father's day card
undated
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
undated
To Isabel Nauerth Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1940
To Haynes family from Colorado Camp
1940
To Isabel Nauerth Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1940
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1941
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1941
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
undated
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
undated
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1941
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1941
1/2
1941-1943
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1941
From Jack Ellis Haynes to Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
undated
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1942
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1943
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1943
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1943
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1943
1/3
1943-1952
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
undated
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1943
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
undated
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1943
From Mrs. FT Arnold to Lida Marie Haynes
1947
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1947
To Jack Ellis Haynes from Lida Marie Haynes
1947
From Jack Ellis Haynes to Lida Marie Haynes
1947
To relatives
undated
To Jack Ellis Haynes to Lida Marie Haynes
undated
From Jack Ellis Haynes to Lida Marie Haynes
1949
From USGS to Lida Marie Haynes
1949
To Parents
1949
To Jack Ellis Haynes to Lida Marie Haynes
1949
To Jack Ellis Haynes to Lida Marie Haynes
1949

Series 2:  School Materials, 1926-1951Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1-2

Items relating to the scholastic experiences of Lida Haynes. Items include schoolwork, writing and reports; certificates; pamphlets; event programs; and school annuals. These items reflect Lida Haynes' experience in primary and secondary school, and at the University of Colorado. The items in this series contain biographical data, show educational practices, and present a picture of life in American society. They are arranged by type and chronologically (at times estimation) within the type in two boxes. Original arrangement is kept when possible.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/4
Schoolwork
1941-1947
"Pop"
1941
Writings
undated
"How to Win a Downhill Race"
undated
"Stephen Tyler Mather"
undated
Writings
undated
"Of Days Gone By"
1947
1/5
1947-1949
Class Schedule
(2)
1947
Invitation, National Honors Society
1948
Announcement, High School Graduation
1949
Certificate, Pi Mu Sigma Initiation
1949
1/6
Pamphlets, High School Week Packet
1948
1/7
Programs
1945-1949
Box
2
Annual, The Hawk
1926
Annual, Torch
1941
Annual, The Gallatin
1945-1949
Annual, The Coloradan
1950-1951
Linoleum block cut of Old Faithful
Mniature paintings by M.D. Dolph of Casper, Wyoming
2 miniature paintings

Series 3:  Scrapbooks and scrapbook materials, 1934-1952Return to Top

Contents of series are primarily keepsakes of Lida Haynes. This includes items collected by Lida Haynes, covering diverse topics, including documents and licenses; items made by L.H.; and newspaper articles. These show various hobbies and personal activities throughout her life. They are arranged by type, keeping the original arrangement when possible.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
3/1
Road Atlas
3/2
Plant book
3/3
Song Book
3/4
Baby Keepsakes
3/5
Coins
3/6
Calling cards
3/7
Eastern U.S. Trip
3/8
Treasury Check
3/9
Insurance
3/10
Air and Auto Licenses
3/11
Pilot's Logs
3/12
Artwork
3/13
High School Scrapbook
3/14
City Papers
3/15
School Papers
3/16
Yellowstone Papers
3/17
Clippings

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Girls-Montana-Bozeman-Social life and customs
  • Girls-Recreation-Montana-Bozeman
  • High school students-Montana-Bozeman
  • High schools-Montana-Bozeman
  • National park concessions-Yellowstone National Park
  • Schools-Montana-Bozeman
  • Skis and skiing-Montana-Bozeman
  • Women air pilots-Montana-Bozeman
  • Women-Education-Montana-Bozeman
  • Young women-Recreation-Montana-Bozeman
  • Young women-Montana-Bozeman-Social life and customs

Personal Names

  • Haynes, Jack Ellis, 1884-1962
  • Haynes, Lida Marie, 1931-1952

Corporate Names

  • Gallatin County High School (Bozeman, Mont.)
  • University of Colorado (Boulder campus)-Students

Family Names

  • Haynes family

Geographical Names

  • Bozeman (Mont.)-Social life and customs
  • Gallatin County (Mont.)-Social life and customs
  • Yellowstone National Park

Form or Genre Terms

  • Family papers-Montana-Bozeman
  • Personal papers-Montana-Bozeman
  • Scrapbooks-Montana-Bozeman