Montana Conservation Council Records 1939-1975

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Montana Conservation Council Records 1939-1975

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The Montana Conservation Council was an organization founded in 1948 to educate Montanans about wise use of natural resources. The collection contains the organization's correspondence, governance documents, newsletters, clippings, and photographs that document its interests in soils, forests, wildlife, reclamation efforts, the work of women (including garden clubs and women's clubs), range management, and conservation education.

4.75 linear feet; 10 boxes

eng,

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

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Montana Conservation Council

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The Montana Conservation Council formed in 1948 to educate Montanans about the wise use of their natural resources by bringing together public and private agencies with citizens to "harmonize and integrate" interest in resource management. The group was originally organized as a region-wide group known as the Northwest Conservation League. Kenneth Davis, Dean of Forestry at Montana State University (The University of Montana), became the first Council president. In 1951, the Council...

Weydemeyer, Winton, 1903-

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Winton Weydemeyer was born in Cass City, Michigan, on March 19, 1903, the son of Harry and Margaret Weydemeyer. From the age of 6 weeks, he lived on the family farm about 6 miles north of Fortine, Montana. He graduated from eighth grade at the local one-room school at the age of 11, having skipped two grades. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1919. He then worked two years on the family farm before attending Montana State College in Bozeman, majoring in agriculture. ...