Society Of Montana Pioneers Records 1884-1956

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Society Of Montana Pioneers Records 1884-1956

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Records (1884-1956) of the Society of Montana Pioneers and the Society of Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers consist of minutes, correspondence, and biographical materials on members.

4.5 linear feet of shelf space

eng,

Montana Historical Society Archives

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Society of Montana Pioneers

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The Society of Montana Pioneers was founded in Helena on September 11, 1884. James Fergus was elected the first president; George Irvine II, recording secretary; and Samuel T. Hauser, treasurer. Thirteen vice presidents represented the state's counties. Membership was open to "all persons who were residents within the Territory, on or before May 26, 1864." In 1901, the date of the residency requirement was changed to December 31, 1868. Dues were set at two dollars a year, "but no pe...