John Montagne papers, 1942-2008 [manuscript].

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John Montagne papers, 1942-2008 [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/245303125

The collection contains two scrapbooks (1942-1946) chronicling Montagne's military service; a copy of Montagne's: "Narrative about equipment used for ice and glacier climbing school" (1999); vita (1986); obituary (2008).

2 oversize boxes.

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7134506

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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