Missoula Electric Cooperative Records 1950-1979

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Missoula Electric Cooperative Records 1950-1979

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The Missoula Electric Cooperative was formed in 1936 to supply power in and around Missoula, Montana. The collection includes general information about MEC including correspondence, history, and technical and financial reports.

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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6375089

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