Northern Montana Forestry Association records 1907-1991

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Northern Montana Forestry Association records 1907-1991

The Northern Montana Forestry Association was a private fire protection and forest preservation organization in northwestern Montana. The collection contains correspondence, financial records, reports, minutes, equipment records, memorabilia, and photographs accumulated during the existence of the organization as an active fire fighting entity.

36.5 linear ft., 100 oversize pieces, and 8 reels microfilm

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SNAC Resource ID: 6370431

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