Mrs. Lester S. Willson papers, 1864-1920.

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Mrs. Lester S. Willson papers, 1864-1920.

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The collections consists of a large scrapbook of mounted newspaper clippings, photographs, recital programs, and memorabilia pertaining to Mrs. Willson's musical activities in Bozeman; obituaries of members of the Willson family; Lester Willson's Civil War military career and early political career in Montana; and the Willson's silver wedding anniversary. Two memoranda books with poetry and lyrics composed or copied by Mrs. Willson are also included, along with an address book and a folder of laid-in material.

0.2 linear ft.

Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6863694

Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Wilson family.

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Willson family.

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Willson, Lester S. (Lester Sebastian), 1839-1919

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Lester S. Willson was born in Canton, New York. He enlisted as a private in the 60th New York Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. By 1865 Willson had gained the rank of colonel of his regiment, and at the war's end he was breveted a brigadier general. He administered the Soldier's Home in Albany, New York following the war and in 1867 moved to Montana Territory to join his brother Davis in the mercantile business in Bozeman. He also served in the state legislature and with the state militia...

Willson, Lester S., Mrs., 1841-1923

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An accomplished musician and singer, she accompanied her husband, General Willson to Bozeman, Montana in 1869. From the description of Mrs. Lester S. Willson papers, 1864-1920. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 42928096 Emma D. Weeks Willson was born on 13 Mar. 1841 in New York. She met Gen. Lester S. Willson while serving as a volunteer at the Veterans Home in Albany, N.Y., where he acted as an administrator after the Civil War. Willson, who la...