Dan Fulton papers, 1912-1990.

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Dan Fulton papers, 1912-1990.

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The Fulton papers consist of correspondence of both a personal and professional nature, financial records both personal and ranch related; various records and papers dealing with the Fulton Ranch and its livestock production; research materials including correspondence, articles, newsclippings, books, papers, and maps; personal memorabilia; scrapbooks; and photographs. The collection also includes papers pertaining to Fulton's political interests, and a large volume of written work in the form of speeches and articles. Subjects covered in the collection include farming, ranching, various aspects of cattle and sheep production, conservation, land tenure, public land use, property valuation for tax purposes, predators (coyotes, wolves, and grizzly bear), homesteading, and early history of the Ismay, Mont., area. Organizations such as the Montana Stockgrowers Association, the Montana Wool Growers Association, the American Sheep Producers Council, and the American Society of Range Management are also represented. Correspondents include various university staff members (particularly, but not limited to, MSU), U.S. Forest Service staff, and others associated with the cattle and sheep industries.

18.5 linear ft.

Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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