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Edith Reneau Diary, 1917
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Reneau, Edith
- Title
- Edith Reneau Diary
- Dates
- 1917 (inclusive)19171917
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 617
- Summary
- This collection consists of an unidentified woman's 1917 diary of her life on a homestead located in Big Hole in Beaverhead County in Southwest Montana. According to second-hand donor information, the diary was written by Edith Reneau when she was in her early twenties.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a woman's 1917 diary of her life on a homestead located in Big Hole in Beaverhead County in Southwest Montana. Each day’s entry begins with a description of the weather, and continues with brief descriptions of her activities for the day, the work done by the men, and any visitors to the homestead. According to second-hand donor information, the diary was written by Edith Reneau when she was in her early twenties.
A transcript of this diary was created in 2015.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
A digitized copy of the diary and a transcript have been made available online via the Montana History Portal.
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright status unknown.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Edith Reneau Diary, 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 |
Edith Reneau Diary transcript available
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1917 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ranching--Montana--Basin, The (Beaverhead County, Mont.)
- Women--Montana--Basin, The (Beaverhead County, Mont.)--Diaries
Geographical Names
- Basin, The (Beaverhead County, Mont.)
- Big Hole (Mont.: Basin)
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries--Montana--Basin, The (Beaverhead County, Mont.)
Finding aid prepared by Teresa
Hamann
2005
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
