George R. Shepard Papers 1921-1944

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George R. Shepard Papers 1921-1944

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George R. Shepard was the attorney for the Missoula Mercantile in Missoula, Montana. This collection contains biographical materials, correspondence files, financial records, and legal documents relating to George Shepard and his professional endeavors.

10.25 linear feet; 19 archival boxes

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University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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University of Montana-Missoula

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Shepard, George R., 1895-1944

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George R. Shepard was born on October 25, 1895, in Concordia, Kansas. His father was a Baptist minister and served parishes in Salina and Iola, Kansas and Billings, Montana, where they moved in 1913. Shepard graduated from Billings High School in 1914, taught in Yellowstone County, and was principal of Custer High School. While teaching he homesteaded a claim six miles north of Custer, Montana. In 1917, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1919. He entered the U...

Missoula Mercantile Company

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Andrew Hammond had arrived in Montana in 1867, settled in Hell Gate in 1870, then moved to Missoula in late 1871. He became a clerk in the store for Richard Eddy, and then a partner in the store in 1876. The business was renamed Eddy, Hammond, and Co. In 1877, the store constructed its building at the intersection of Front Street and Higgins Avenue, on the Mullan military road, in Missoula. In 1881, the firm was awarded the contract to clear the right of way and provide the lumber f...