Stanley Roland Davison Papers 1850-1985

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Stanley Roland Davison Papers 1850-1985

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Stanley Davison was a Montana historian who taught at Western Montana College in Dillon, Montana. The collection includes research files, photos and general correspondence with people assisting Davison's research. Davison was interested in early Montana history, primarily postal history and Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce.

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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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