• Login
    View Item 
    •   Carroll Scholars Home
    • History
    • History Undergraduate Theses
    • View Item
    •   Carroll Scholars Home
    • History
    • History Undergraduate Theses
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    The Background And Organization Of The Montana Stockgrowers Association

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    1963_BerberetW_THS_000172.pdf (10.27Mb)
    Author
    Berberet, William
    Advisor
    Thomas Clinch
    Date of Issue
    1963-04-01
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    URI
    https://scholars.carroll.edu/handle/20.500.12647/2569
    Title
    The Background And Organization Of The Montana Stockgrowers Association
    Type
    thesis
    Abstract
    The cattle industry has played a very dominating role in shaping the history of Montana. From very humble beginnings it has developed to a position of importance rivaling both mining and farming. It has been characterized by men of integrity and wisdom, broadminded men for the most part, who held the better welfare of the entire state foremost in their minds. Like any other industry, cattlemen developed their own organization. Though existing sporadically at times, the Montana Stockgrowers Association had evolved from a local to a regional, and finally to a unified state-wide level by 1885. Its purpose then, and still in the present day is to advance the interests of stockgrowers, protect them against frauds, swindlers, and thieves, and to enforce the stock laws of Montana. However, a realistic portrayal must be presented. Cattlemen had their problems, which at times threatened the very life of the industry. Stockmen were not always unselfish in their actions. The life of the stockgrower was a difficult one. In an historical treatment, astute accuracy, honest evaluation, and reader interest must hold positions of primary importance. This thesis traces the cattle industry and the Montana Stockgrowers Association from their initial beginnings to consolidation of the association in 1885. Of necessity background factors, problems, and difficulties have been included. Care has been taken to insure accuracy, honesty, and interest, I hope these goals have been achieved.The cattle industry has played a very dominating role in shaping the history of Montana. From very humble beginnings it has developed to a position of importance rivaling both mining and farming. It has been characterized by men of integrity and wisdom, broadminded men for the most part, who held the better welfare of the entire state foremost in their minds. Like any other industry, cattlemen developed their own organization. Though existing sporadically at times, the Montana Stockgrowers Association had evolved from a local to a regional, and finally to a unified state-wide level by 1885. Its purpose then, and still in the present day is to advance the interests of stockgrowers, protect them against frauds, swindlers, and thieves, and to enforce the stock laws of Montana. However, a realistic portrayal must be presented. Cattlemen had their problems, which at times threatened the very life of the industry. Stockmen were not always unselfish in their actions. The life of the stockgrower was a difficult one. In an historical treatment, astute accuracy, honest evaluation, and reader interest must hold positions of primary importance. This thesis traces the cattle industry and the Montana Stockgrowers Association from their initial beginnings to consolidation of the association in 1885. Of necessity background factors, problems, and difficulties have been included. Care has been taken to insure accuracy, honesty, and interest, I hope these goals have been achieved.
    Degree Awarded
    Bachelor's
    Semester
    Spring
    Department
    History
    Collections
    • History Undergraduate Theses

    Browse

    All of Carroll ScholarsCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2023  DuraSpace
    DSpace Express is a service operated by 
    Atmire NV