Chauncey Flynn interview, 1972.

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Chauncey Flynn interview, 1972.

Chauncey Flynn discusses the failure of the homesteaders and the growth of the modern cattle industry; and his experiences as a pilot. Chauncey Flynn discusses the failure of the homesteaders and the growth of the modern cattle industry; and his experiences as a pilot.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7284675

Montana Historical Society Library

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Montana Stockgrowers Association

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On April 3, 1885, in Miles City, Montana Territory, the Eastern Montana Livestock Association (founded in 1883) and the Montana Stockgrowers Association (founded in 1884) consolidated their operations under the name of the latter organization. This new Montana Stockgrowers Association was founded "to unite cattle and horse growers in Montana Territory; first, for the enforcement of livestock laws; second, for the protection against rustlers; third, to devise plans to protect the open range again...

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