Excerpt from Catalogue of the Library of the Historical Society of the State of Montana: Also the Report of the Librarian for the Years 1891-92, Being the First Biennial Report and Catalogue Ever Published by the State or Society York, passing up the Platte and through the South Pass, crossed Green River to the Lewis Fork of the Columbia, and passed by Fort Hall, down towards Astoria. The travelers along the northern line of communication do not seem to have deflected so far from their route as to have familiarized themselves with the topography or geographical features of the Territory. Those who journeyed along the southern line, making Deer Creek, Green River, Cache Valley or Fort Hall their rendez vous, pursued the vocation of trappers, hunters or traders through out the adjacent country, and not unfrequently visited our Territory. These representatives of the white race among the red men of the remote West seldom returned to civilization. The discovery of the gold and silver mines, the settlement of the country, the develop ment of the various industries here, the history of towns and com munities, sketches of various officials and administrations; the story of our social disorder; the perils, sacrifices and labors of our early pioneers; the material, social, intellectual and religious progress of our people - all justify the attention of the society. These various subjects the society has sought to care for in a spirit of fidelity to its mission. It has not considered that it was its province to pass judg ment upon events. But to gather facts with impartial justice. It does not trouble itself to approve or condemn, but to preserve. It is introduced here because it so fully explains the objects of the Historical Society and some of its history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Catalogue of the Library of the Historical Society of the State of Montana, Vol. 2 of 2: Also the Report of the Librarian for the Year 1891-92, Being the First Biennial Report and Catalogue Ever Published by the State or Society Sir: I have the honor to herewith transmit the first biennial report of Wm. F.Wheeler, our very efficient and painstaking librarian, which includes a well arranged Catalogue of all books, pamphlets, manuscripts, etc., in the Library of the Society. I heartily concur in the recommendations made by him, and especially the one in reference to transferring the Miscellaneous cs Division of the State Library, to the care of the Historical Society, as under the present arrangement it cannot be properly assorted, catalogued, and cared for. The present salary of the librarian is entirely inadequate for the? large amount of intelligent and valuable work performed by him. The next session of the Legislature should increase it to $1, 800 a year. The thanks of the Society are due to the Board of Commissioners of Lewis and Clarke County for giving it, free of cost, good rooms in the attic of the Court House. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.