James M. Hamilton Papers 1938-1969

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James M. Hamilton Papers 1938-1969

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The James M. Hamilton Papers include notes, rough drafts, final drafts, correspondence and photographs created or collected by Hamilton and Burlingame in the preparation of From Wilderness to Statehood and History of Yellowstone National Park Previous to 1895. There is also a small selection of speeches and papers delivered by Hamilton on topics such as the Lewis and Clark expedition, the battle of the Little Big Horn, and the history of Fort Ellis, Montana. Photographs include images that appeared in the 1970 edition of From Wilderness to Statehood and others pertaining to Montana history that were not used by the publisher.

2.75 linear feet

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MSU-Bozeman Library, Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections

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