This file is as complete and accurate as possible, however if you
should find errors, have additions or deletions, send them to me
and I will update the file.
 
Bill Green         bgreen@milo.nodak.edu     bill90@Delphi.Com
 
Date of last update: 4 November 1993
 
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       GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF MONTANA
                       28 July 1990
                    (C) Copyright 1990
                      Robert McLaren
                    7810 Kincardine Ct.
                 Alexandria, VA 22310-4025
 
The following file contains a listing of genealogical and historical
societies in Montana.  Included in the listing, where known, are telephone
numbers and yearly dues.  This listing is donated to the public domain and
may be freely copied.  Under no conditions can this listing be sold or used
in any other commercial fashion.  If you think this list has any value, then
donate that value in helping your local genealogical society (or the National
Genealogical Society).
 
If you write to any of the societies on this list for information, remember
to include a self addressed stamped envelop (SASE).  Many of these societies
work with a limited budget, supplemented by volunteers, and can not afford to
respond unless a SASE is included in your letter.
 
     Montana Historical Society
     226 North Roberts Street
     Helena, MT 59620
     (406) 444-2681
       Dues:
 
     Western Montana Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2714
     Missoula, MT 59806-2714
       Dues:
 
Carbon County
 
     Carbon County Historical Society
     Box 476
     Red Lodge, MT 59068
       Dues:
 
Cascade County
 
     Great Falls Genealogy Society
     Paris Gibson Square
     1400 First Avenue North
     Great Falls, MT 59401
       Dues:
 
Custer County
 
     Miles City Genealogical Society
     c/o Nancy Luther
     Route 1, Box 2166
     Miles City, MT 59301
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
Deer Lodge County
 
     Tri-County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 33
     Anaconda, MT 59711
       Dues:
 
Fergus County
 
     Lewistown Genealogy Society, Inc.
     701 West Main
     Lewistown, MT 59457
       Dues:
 
Flathead County
 
     Flathead Valley Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 584
     Kalispell, MT 59901
       Dues:
 
Gallatin County
 
     Gallatin Genealogy Society
     P.O. Box 1783
     Bozeman, MT 59715
       Dues:
 
Hill County
 
     Fort Assiniboine Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 321
     Havre, MT 59501
       Dues:
 
Lewis and Clark County
 
     Lewis and Clark County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 5313
     Helena, MT 59604
       Dues:
 
Liberty County
 
     Broken Mountains Genealogical Society
     Box 261
     Chester, MT 59522
       Dues:
 
Mineral County
 
     Mineral County Historical Society
     Box 533
     Superior, MT 59872
       Dues:
 
Park County
 
     Park County Genealogy Society
     c/o Park County Public Library
     228 West Callender Street
     Livingston, MT 59047
       Dues:
 
Valley County
 
     Root Diggers Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 249
     Glasgow, MT 59230
       Dues:  $12.00 per year (single); $13.00 per year (family)
 
Yellowstone County
 
     Yellowstone Genealogical Forum
     c/o The Parmly Billings Library
     510 North Broadway
     Billings, MT 59101
       Dues:
 
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                       VITAL RECORDS
 
County Records of Births and Deaths
 
Some counties began recording births and deaths as early as 1864. These
records have been kept by the clerk of the court in each county.
 
State Records of Births and Deaths
 
Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1907 and was generally
complied with by 1920. Delayed registrations of births are included in the
indexes maintained by the state office.  All of the records are available to
relatives by writing to:
 
          Bureau of Records and Statistics
          State Department of Health
          Helena, MT 59601
 
Marriage and Divorce Records
 
There is no centralized registration of marriage records. Each county
generally began keeping marriage records soon after its organization. Write
to the clerk of the district court for copies of marriage and divorce
records.
 
The Bureau of Records and Statistics (see address above) has an index to
marriages beginning in 1943. This index helps to identify the county in which
the marriage occurred. The records are available only in the county.
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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                       STATE ARCHIVES
 
          Montana Historical Society
          225 North Roberts Street
          Helena, MT 59620
 
The Montana Historical Society houses both the Montana Historical Society
Library and the Montana State Archives. The library collects printed and
manuscript sources, including histories and reference materials. The archives
primarily collects government documents.
 
University of Montana
Mansfield Library
Missoula, MT 59812
 
Montana State University
Renne Library
Bozeman, MT 59717
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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