Paugh, Minnie Ellen, 1919-2003

Minnie Ellen Paugh was born in Virginia City, Montana, on April 7, 1919, the daughter of George and June (Buhite) Paugh. She grew up on the family ranch and then graduated from Ennis High School in 1937. She graduated from the University of Montana in 1941. She received a Master's degree in Education from the University in 1952 and a Library Science degree from the University of Denver in 1961. Between getting her several degrees she taught school in many communities around the state. Shortly after receiving her Library degree she was hired by the Montana State University Library. She created the Special Collections department at the library. She received several awards for her service. After retiring she worked as a volunteer at the Museum of the Rockies. Their history room is named for her family. She died March 23, 2003.

From the description of Minnie Ellen Paugh manuscript, 1976. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 706833978

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