Beckwith Mercantile Company (Saint Ignatius, Mont.) general ledger

Beckwith Mercantile Company (Saint Ignatius, Mont.) general ledger, 1902-1904

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Beckwith Mercantile Company (Saint Ignatius, Mont.)
Title: Beckwith Mercantile Company (Saint Ignatius, Mont.) general ledger
Dates: 1902-1904 (inclusive)
19021904
Quantity: 1 volume
Collection Number: Mss 404
Summary: General merchandise ledger (1902-1904) for the Beckwith Mercantile Company of St. Ignatius, Montana.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Beckwith Mercantile Company was founded in St. Ignatius, Montana, by George Beckwith in 1902. A Canadian, George Beckwith came to St. Ignatius from Missoula in 1902 and bought the general store from Alexander Demers. Beckwith also established grain elevators in St. Ignatius and Ravalli and the Beckwith Restaurant in St. Ignatius. Beckwith's store had the first telephone in St. Ignatius. George Beckwith was the first mayor of St. Ignatius when it incorporated in 1938.

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], Beckwith Mercantile Company (Saint Ignatius, Mont.) General Ledger, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of the Friends of the Mansfield Library and Anna T. and Phillip Beckwith,1963.

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