Charles Nickolas Kessler papers, 1863-1919.

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Charles Nickolas Kessler papers, 1863-1919.

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Includes a series of papers that discuss the adventures of early Montanans. The papers tell stories such as unsuccessful searches for gold on the Porcupine River, encounters with extreme weather conditions, interactions with Indians and the settling of Yellowstone. Also included in the collection is an 84 page checklist for items in the Kessler Library.

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7385729

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Kessler, Charles N. (Charles Nickolas), 1874-1957

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Charles Nickolas Kessler was born on 7 July 1874 in Montana to Nickolas Kessler and Louisa Ebert. In 1891 he began working at his father's Montana brewery. He later attended a Chicago school where he was involved in the pioneering of scientific brewing methods. He graduated from the school in 1895 after which he returned to Montana and assumed the presidency of the brewery. He was an officer and founding member of the United States Brewers Association and was actively involved in the anti-prohib...