George R. Safley papers, 1895-1915.

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George R. Safley papers, 1895-1915.

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Chiefly cancelled checks and check registers relating to Safely's various business interests, particularly his undertaking business. Includes a death book (1904-1906) listing cause of death, age, gender, occupation, and place of birth of the deceased. Also includes a ledger for a furniture store and the undertaking business; a farm lease and corresponding papers; a fire insurance policy for the Globe Theatre in Bozeman; a letter from his brother-in-law, Charles T. Shearer, regarding farm land; and a letter from the King Motor Car Company.

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Shearer, Charles T.

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Globe Theatre (Bozeman, Mont.)

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King Motor Car Company (Detroit, Mich.)

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Safley, George R.

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George R. Safley (1855-circa 1923) was born in Iowa to a native Scottish father. Safley journeyed to Montana in 1890 on his honeymoon and liked it so much he decided to stay. A man of great ambition, Safley often ran several businesses at one time. His longest running career was that of undertaker and licensed embalmer which also included custom picture framing. In addition to his undertaking business, Safley ran a furniture store, which he operated until 1907. He was also interested in farming ...