May 2018 Americana, Railroad, Mining, & More Auction

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2018 auction! This four-day sale has close to 3,000 lots in the following collecting categories: Native Americana, Cowboy & Western, Mining, Tokens, Numismatics, Bottles, General Americana, Railroadiana, and a large Bargain/Dealer Specials section.

Highlights include:

*Our first offering of tokens from a prominent Texas Collection.

*A new batch of railroad passes from the Potter Collection.

*A Mining section that features a new group of territorial Nevada stock certificates as well as rare California, Montana, Arizona, and Colorado pieces.

*A Cowboy section with spurs, bits, ephemera, and two incredible Pawnee Bill Wild West Show posters.

*Baskets, pottery, jewelry, rugs, points, art, and more in our Native Americana section.

*California soda bottles and rare Nevada medicine bottles.

*Numismatics incl. US and world coins, currency, scrip, medals, and other exonumia.

*Ephemera from the Al Adams Collection, Potter Collection, and Prag Collection including early US and world maps; Montana fort & Indian trader documents & early Montana mining pieces; early Idaho documents; Western postcards and postal history with a focus on Arizona; plus rare pieces from California, Nevada, Oregon, and more.

*A large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

Full Auction Schedule

Day One (May 7th, 2018) (Lots 1000-1734)
Native Americana (1000-1172)
Baskets
Pottery
Jewelry
Rugs & Weavings
Beadwork & Clothing
Points, Tools, & Weaponry
Art
Ephemera & Books
Cowboy & Western (1173-1264)
Spurs
Bits
Clothing
Buffalo Bill / Pawnee Bill
Ephemera
Mining (1265-1734)
Artifacts (Lighting, Signs, Explosives, Hard Goods)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort)


Day Two (May 8th, 2018) (Lots 2000-2754)
Tokens (2000-2249)
Numismatics (2250-2379)
Medals
Coins
Currency & Scrip
Ephemera
World’s Fairs & Expositions (2380-2406)
Gaming (2407-2431)
Bottles (2432-2654)
Insulators
Soda
Medicine
Misc.
Saloon, Brewing, Cigar, & Tobacco (2655-2718)
Beer & Brewing
Cigar & Tobacco
Jewelry (2719-2754)

Day Three (May 9th, 2018) (Lots 3000-3730)
General Americana

Day Four (May 10th, 2018) (Lots 4000-4752)
Railroadiana (4000-4189)
Passes
Ephemera
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4190-4752)
Gen. Americana
Mining
Numismatics
Tokens
Railroad
Postal


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Maps of Louisiana3260 - Maps of Louisiana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Louisiana, 1883. Lithography and color by Hardesty. Approximately 14.5" x 11." 2) Louisiana by County. Published by George F....
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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First Resident Directory of Provincetown, Massachusetts (1886)3261 - First Resident Directory of Provincetown, Massachusetts (1886)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We did a quick search and could not find any copies available for sale online. The last copy that we know of sold in 1989 for $1,100. Compiled J. H. H
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Vintage DM Ferry Seeds Poster3262 - Vintage DM Ferry Seeds Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
DM Ferry Seed Co Vintage Advertising Poster. 24" x 12" , matted and framed 30" x 19". In 1856, Milo T. Gardner, Dexter M. Ferry,...
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Michigan Property Patent with Van Buren Signature3263 - Michigan Property Patent with Van Buren Signature
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Land patent on parchment with Martin Van Buren secretary signature. Small hole thru "Martin". HWAC# 61369 Date: 1839 Location: ...
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Photograph of Sauk Rapids Cyclone Wreckage - Killing 72!3264 - Photograph of Sauk Rapids Cyclone Wreckage - Killing 72!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 1886 Sauk Rapids Tornado was a violent tornado that tore through the cities of Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, and Rice, Minnesota, on April 14, 1886. It
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Map of Minnesota Territory3265 - Map of Minnesota Territory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This early map of Minnesota Territory is engraved & hand colored by Colton. Vivid color, slight foxing on outside edge that does not encroach on...
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Maps of  Minnesota3266 - Maps of Minnesota
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Lot of 2. 1) Minnesota, 1886. Hand colored by Bradley. Approximately 12.5" x 15." 2) Minnesota by J.H. Colton, 1855. Hand colored by Count...
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Maps of  Minnesota and Wisconsin3267 - Maps of Minnesota and Wisconsin
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Lot of 3. 1) Minnesota. Hand colored by Mitchell, 1874. Approximately 12.5" x 15." 2) Map of Minnesota with rail and wagon routes. Engrave...
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Old Letter From a Brother to His Little Sister, Big Black, Mississippi3268 - Old Letter From a Brother to His Little Sister, Big Black, Mississippi
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A post Civil War letter July 6, 1866 from a man to his little sister. The crop of corn and cotton will be light due to heavy rain then heat and lack o
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Louisiana, Missouri Business Cards c.1890s3269 - Louisiana, Missouri Business Cards c.1890s
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Lot of 4 c.1890s business cards. Two for A.L. Cox, Lime Burner, Wholesale & Retail Dealer in Plaster, Cement, Hair, White Sand & Fire Brick....
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Medical Journal Association of the Mississippi Valley Certificate3270 - Medical Journal Association of the Mississippi Valley Certificate
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Issued to B. M. Hypes, M. D. Signed by A Steele and (?). Dr. Hypes has purchased one share for $25.00. Rough condition, but a nice medical certificate
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Public School Library Life Membership Paper3271 - Public School Library Life Membership Paper
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Issued to Dr. B. M. Hypes. Signed by James Richardson and (?). Vignette of Henry Ames Hall in the public library. Dr. Benjamin M. Hypes graduated from
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Mason Inspector General 33rd Degree Hat and Certificate3272 - Mason Inspector General 33rd Degree Hat and Certificate
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White Mason Inspector General 33rd Degree Hat in hard carry case with handle embossed J. A. Morlan, St. Louis, MO. Also framed Inspector General Mason
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Church Key and Punch for Miners Ice & Fuel Company3273 - Church Key and Punch for Miners Ice & Fuel Company
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Phone 398. c1920's. HWAC# 62226 Date: Location: Missouri
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Maps of Missouri (3)3274 - Maps of Missouri (3)
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Lot of 3 maps. 1) Missouri & by Cram, circa 1900. Cartography & color by Lithography. Double truck, pp. 200, 201. Beautiful map with vivid c...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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H.B. McCay Pictorial Letterhead & Circular Business Cards3275 - H.B. McCay Pictorial Letterhead & Circular Business Cards
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Lot of 3. Gorgeous illustrated letterhead for H.B. McCay, General Hardware, Mill and Mine Supplies, Stoves and Ranges. Dateline Bozeman, Montana, Aug
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1941 Jackson St. Explosion Report and Map3276 - 1941 Jackson St. Explosion Report and Map
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A six page report and detailed map of a natural gas explosion on a Jackson Street Residence in Butte Montana. Believed to have been caused by a ruptur
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Abstract of Title to part of Smith & Shewe Addition, Butte Montana3277 - Abstract of Title to part of Smith & Shewe Addition, Butte Montana
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This shows the described real estate situated in Silver Bow County, Montana & lists the lots and blocks therein. 31 pages and staple rust. H...
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Abstract of Title, Butte Montana3278 - Abstract of Title, Butte Montana
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Absratct of title from Butte Montana, c 18.86. Lot 550 on Gold Street. 97 pages, cover page is missing bottom portion. HWAC# 50344 Date: Lo
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Abstract Of Title, Hamilton Addition, Butte Montana3279 - Abstract Of Title, Hamilton Addition, Butte Montana
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10.75" x 8.5". Abstract of Title To Part of Hamilton Addition to the City of Butt Montana. MONTANA ABSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE CO., 114...
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5 Plumbers Union Booklets3280 - 5 Plumbers Union Booklets
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2 By Laws and Rules of Local Union No. 41, Butte Montana, revised March, 1954. 3 Union member monthly dues stamp books, hardcover. 1935-1943. HWAC
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Corner of Park and Main Trolley Photograph (Butte, Montana)3281 - Corner of Park and Main Trolley Photograph (Butte, Montana)
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Photograph of the Trolley at the corner of Park and Main St. in Butte Montana. Done by Elite Photo Studios, 3.5"x 4.75" very good conditio...
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Irrepressible Butte Booklet3282 - Irrepressible Butte Booklet
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Irrepressible Butte. the richest City in the World. Unique, Healthy, and Enterprising. $900.00 Produced Annually for Each Inhabitant. Compliments of P
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Three Montana Sewage Bonds3283 - Three Montana Sewage Bonds
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1) City of Butte. 1890. 15 coupons remaining, Gold & Wihte. Excellent condition other than folds. Hole cancelled, Bottom left corner ripped, Not...
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Assortment of Montana Vehicle Pictures, Stickers, Receipts, Stickers and a Patch3284 - Assortment of Montana Vehicle Pictures, Stickers, Receipts, Stickers and a Patch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper City Radio Club, Butte MT. cloth patch. 5 stapled Gordon's Jewelry receipts c. 1938. Stove Catalog from Butte Stove Repair Company, Bu...
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Group Photo of "Bagdad Shriners" in Butte3285 - Group Photo of "Bagdad Shriners" in Butte
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A group photo of "Bagdad Shriners" in Butte Montana taken by Elite Studios. Early Shriner uniforms for this chapter of the fraternal organ...
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2 Labor Union Strike Pads, Butte, Montana3286 - 2 Labor Union Strike Pads, Butte, Montana
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2 yellow colored 1.25" x 2.25" pads of approx 25 sheets each. The pads proclaim Notice Workers! / Stay Away from / Butte, Montana / Overcr...
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Butte Montana Promo Items3287 - Butte Montana Promo Items
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Includes a 1905 booklet with numerous photos, mining articles, several tourist color guides. An used cloth bumper sticker for Butte. Perhaps the hig
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Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Two BF White Montana billheads3288 - Two BF White Montana billheads
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1) 1880. B. F. White, forwarding and commission merchant. Pay Henry Elling $85.95. Autosigned by White. For value received charge to account of DR Buf
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Sold to m*****1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Letter for T.C. Power & Bro. Military & Indian Traders, 18763289 - Letter for T.C. Power & Bro. Military & Indian Traders, 1876
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Office of T.C. Power & Bro., Freighters and Forwarding Merchants, Military and Indian Traders. Letter addressed to post trader J,H. McKnight &am...
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Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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T.C. Power & Bro, Indian Traders, Collection, Ft. Benton, MT3290 - T.C. Power & Bro, Indian Traders, Collection, Ft. Benton, MT
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Lot of 5 letters between two post traders. All are on T.C. Power & Bro., Military & Indian Traders, Fort Benton, letterhead and addressed to...
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Sold to d******c for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Medal/Ribbon Garneill Lodge, No. 47 (Garneill, Montana)3291 - Medal/Ribbon Garneill Lodge, No. 47 (Garneill, Montana)
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Ribbon and Medal, Garneill Lodge, No. 47 K. of P. Garneill, Mont. Reverse: "In Memoriam". HWAC# 40628 Date: c. 1895 Location: Gar...
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1866 Deposit of "Gulch Gold Dust," Helena, Montana Territory3292 - 1866 Deposit of "Gulch Gold Dust," Helena, Montana Territory
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Manuscript Certificate of Deposit at the First National Bank in Helena. Dateline Helena, M.T., June 26, 1866. S.W. Vorhees has deposited one purse sai
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Sold to 1**9 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Helena, Montana Territory Deposit for a Gold Bar, 18663293 - Helena, Montana Territory Deposit for a Gold Bar, 1866
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Rare. Manuscript document. Dateline Helena, MT June 29, 1866. First National Bank of Helena. John Gropper has deposited one bar of gold weighing 18.55
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Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Letter to Ft. Shaw from Supt. of Indian Affairs, 1873, Montana Territory3294 - Letter to Ft. Shaw from Supt. of Indian Affairs, 1873, Montana Territory
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Rare. Letter written on official letterhead for the Office of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Dateline Helena, M.T. (Montana Territory), 1873. A
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Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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1905 Souvenir for Sands Bros. Co. in Helena3295 - 1905 Souvenir for Sands Bros. Co. in Helena
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8.5" diameter circular souvenir (plate?) with woman with flowers in her hair. Back has label: "Souvenir of 1905 / Compliments / of / Sands...
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5 First National Bank of Helena Checks3296 - 5 First National Bank of Helena Checks
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1) Nice vignette of woman with shovel and shield on left side and eagle on right side. Orange adhesive R6c revenue stamp. 2) Jan. , 1871. Orange impri
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Sold to i******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Letterhead for Overland Freight Line via Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways (Helena, Montana)3297 - Letterhead for Overland Freight Line via Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways (Helena, Montana)
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Rare letterhead for the office of Overland Freight Line via Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways. Dateline Helena, Montana, November 23, 1878....
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******c for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Three Different Territorial Helena Bank Exchanges/COD's3298 - Three Different Territorial Helena Bank Exchanges/COD's
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All issued pre-statehood. Nice variety. 1) Best is L. Hershfield illustrated draft with green 2 cent revenue imprint (RN-B6). No. 2, issued 1866 to be
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Two Helena, Montana Telephone Directories3299 - Two Helena, Montana Telephone Directories
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Both for territory served by The Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company. 1) Winter 1954-55. 68 pages. 9 x 6" softcover. 2) Winter 19...
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Choice Color Illustrated Montana Territory Billhead3300 - Choice Color Illustrated Montana Territory Billhead
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Montana Steam Cracker Company, Helena and Bozeman, manufacturers of Lockey's Brand of Crackers and Hard Bread. Illustrated receipt for items rec...
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Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Helena Legal Documents3301 - Helena Legal Documents
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2 Legal documents from Helena Montana. They are both territorial from April of 1888 and hand written concerned with a payment of one thousand dollars
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Helena Montana Checks and Receipts3302 - Helena Montana Checks and Receipts
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10 The First National Bank of Butte loan receipts c. 1920 with stamps. Approx 25 bank checks from various banks in Montana and ND c. 1905-1963. HWA
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Helena, MT Booklets3303 - Helena, MT Booklets
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Placer Hotel and Arbuckle's advertising items. Montana Deaconess School at Helena showing students and grounds.163 Infantry Journal. Helena Wat...
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LOT WITHDRAWN3304 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Madison Co. Residential Photograph3305 - Madison Co. Residential Photograph
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Photograph of a residence in Madison County with stables and select hand-colored trees. View of the stables, backyard, and mountains behind the house.
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Miles City Police Labor Letter AFL3306 - Miles City Police Labor Letter AFL
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5 Letters from the great depression from the Miles City Trades and Labor Council, associated with the American Federation of Labor, to the City Counci
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Miles City, Montana Archive3307 - Miles City, Montana Archive
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80+ pieces. Binder full of letterheads and correspondence to the city government of Miles City, Montana, as well as other Mile City documents. c1906-1
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LOT WITHDRAWN3308 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Benton & Barker Stage Co. Receipt, Philbrook, Montana Territory3309 - Benton & Barker Stage Co. Receipt, Philbrook, Montana Territory
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Rare! Dateline Philbrook, May 28, 1884. Pay $15.25 to G.J. Morrison for merchandise. Signed by superintendent John Davis. To be paid by the Treasurer
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Sold to s****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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