Overview of the Collection
Historical NoteThe Western Montana Fish and Game Association (originally named Western Montana Anglers Association) was organized in 1911 and held their first meeting in 1915. This non-profit organization grew from a group formed to further the direct interests of hunters and fishermen as a well-organized conservation group. Through their many committees the organization was actively involved in land and resource management, hunting and fishing regulations, road and water access, pollution control, sportsman-farmer/rancher relations, and in education and action programs dealing with state and government resources. The Association also lobbied congressmen and senators, including Mike Mansfield, Lee Metcalf and Burton K. Wheeler, and government agencies, such as the Forest Service and the Fish and Game Department, on conservation issues. The Association had access to and membership from the University of Montana, the Forest Service, and Montana Fish and Game Department as well as corporations with vast land holdings such as the Anaconda Company and the Northern Pacific Railway Company. The Western Montana Fish and Game Association is still thriving. The membership grew from approximately 100 in the middle 1970s to almost 1,000 in 1997, and is one of the largest regional organizations in Montana. Content DescriptionThe collection contains material generated by the activities of the Western Montana Fish and Game Association from 1915 to 1981. This collection is divided into nine series: Organization, Financial and Legal Documents, Minutes, General Correspondence, Committees, Speeches and Writings, Clippings, and Other Organizations. The collection also originally contained photographs, maps, pamphlets and government documents that were separated during 1998 reprocessing. The records contain material related to conservation, environmental issues, gun control, wilderness, big game hunting, fishing and numerous other activities associated with outdoor life in western Montana and surrounding areas. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
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. Restrictions on Use :Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana. Preferred Citation :[Name of document or photograph number], Western Montana Fish and Game Association Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula. Administrative Information
Arrangement :
The collection is divided into nine series: Series I: Organization, 1 folder, 1936-1971 Series II: Financial and Legal Documents, 0.5 linear feet, 1934-1976 Series III: Minutes, 0.25 linear feet, 1930-1973 Series IV: General Correspondence, 3.0 linear feet, 1915-1981 Series V: Reports, 0.25 linear feet, 1936-1973 Series VI: Committees, 0.75 linear feet, 1933-1973 Series VII: Speeches and Writings, 1 folder, 1948-1982 Series VIII: Clippings, 1 folder, 1954-1971 Series IX: Other Organizations, 1.0 linear feet, 1936-1976
Custodial History :
The materials in this collection remained in the possession of the Western Montana Fish and Game Association until donation to the K. Ross Toole Archives. Acquisition Information :Gift of Gary Marbut and the Western Montana Fish and Game Association, 1992 Processing Note :The actions of the original processors are unknown. In January 1998, the collection was completely rearranged and re-described. Separated Materials :During original processing the three collection photographs were transferred to the Archives general photograph collection; maps were transferred to the Mansfield Library Map Department; and government documents were transferred to the Mansfield Library Government Documents department. Records on identifying numbers assigned to the photographs from this collection could not be found. Detailed Description of the Collection1 folder
This series consists of organizational data produced by the association. It includes by-laws, articles of incorporation, president's and annual reports, constitution and reorganization information, membership and mailing lists. The series is arranged chronologically.
0.5 linear feet
This series contains the financial and legal documents generated by the association in the course of business. It includes receipts, bills payable, expense, budget and audit reports. Legal documents include contracts and agreements. The series is arranged chronologically.
0.25 linear feet
This series contains the minutes of the Western Montana Fish and Game Association meetings held quarterly each year. The series is arranged chronologically.
3 linear feet
This series embodies correspondence to and cc'd to the association. It contains letters to notable figures of the century including presidents, senators, congressmen and conservationists. Box 2, folders 27, 28, 29, 30 (labeled general correspondence) contain bound volumes. These volumes, ranging from 1915-1919, are the combined records of the association for those years (correspondence, financial, minutes, reports etc.). The series is arranged chronologically.
0.25 linear feet
This series consists of reports produced by the association regarding activities and events of interest to the association. The series is arranged chronologically.
0.75 linear feet
This series contains the records of the activities generated by the appointed committees of the association and includes minutes, reports, literature, and membership lists. The series begins with committee lists, arranged chronologically and is then broken down into sub-groups by the following committees: access, archery, auditing and finance, big game, bird, budget, conservation-education, executive, farmer-sportsmen, fish, hunting, junior-sportsman association, legislative, membership, nominating, publicity and wilderness. The subgroups are arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
1 folder
This series consists of speeches and writings generated by the association in the course of business and includes resolutions, recommendations, editorials, statements, notices, suggestions, remarks, petitions and newsletters. The series is arranged chronologically.
1 folder
This series contains clippings from American newspapers and magazines.
1.0 linear foot
This series contains material generated by other organizations related to the association's activities and goals. The series is arranged alphabetically by organization and then
chronologically.
SubjectsThis collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Finding aid prepared by Robert
Applegate
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