Evelyn Rhoden Works Progress Administration Papers (original) (raw)

Overview of the Collection

Creator

Rhoden, Evelyn M.

Title

Evelyn Rhoden Works Progress Administration Papers

Dates

1935-1942 (inclusive)

19351942

Quantity

1.25 linear feet

Collection Number

Mss 622

Summary

This collection consists of Evelyn Rhoden’s notes about the history of Musselshell, Golden Valley, and Meagher Counties in central Montana. The notes, which are especially rich in the ranching history, were gathered when Rhoden was employed by the Federal Writer’s Project of the Works Project Administration during the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Repository

University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu

Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.

Languages

English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Evelyn M. Rhoden lived in Roundup, Montana when she was employed by the Federal Writer’s Project of the Works Project Administration during the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Evelyn Rhoden was employed by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Project Administration, and was assigned to collect and report on the history and current status of Musselshell, Golden Valley, and Meagher Counties in central Montana during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The collection consists of Rhoden’s handwritten and typed notes, which are especially rich in the ranching history of the area, and include transcriptions from county records and newspapers as well original notes on interviews with area residents and homesteaders and completed surveys generated by the WPA. The collection also contains correspondence and assignments from the Federal Writers' Project that offer insight into the organization and goals of the New Deal project.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright for some materials transferred to The University of Montanan--Missoula.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Evelyn Rhoden's Works Project Administration Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The first half of this collection is organized alphabetically by location and the second half is organized alphabetically by topic.

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Archives by Leon Stakup, 2002

Processing Note

Most materials arranged by location were originally contained in labeled envelopes and those categories were maintained. Materials arranged by topic were less clearly organized and required some sorting.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

• Frontier and pioneer life--Montana
• New Deal, 1933-1939--Montana
• Ranching--Montana

Corporate Names

• Federal Writers' Project

Geographical Names

• Golden Valley County (Mont.)--History
• Meagher County (Mont.)--History
• Musselshell County (Mont.)--History