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 The Fort Benton River & Plains Society’s Schwinden Library and Archives houses the Overholser Historical Research Center, a research center for historians, writers, students, and local history and family history researchers. The Center houses a substantial collection of unpublished archival records of individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and events. The manuscripts, documents, and photographs in the collection are important to each era in the history of Fort Benton, Chouteau County, the Upper Missouri River, and the Northern Great Plains. These eras include the following: Native Americans; the Fur Trade; Upper Missouri Steamboating; Overland Freighting; the Canadian Trade; Open Range Ranching; Homesteading; the Military; and the People of Fort Benton and Chouteau County.
The Center is open most Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and other
times on an appointment basis. Confirm all times at (406) 622-5316
or by email at
riverplains@mtintouch.net
The Center is accessible to the public through indices and the help of the volunteer staff. The staff is available to help you get started in your research. The staff will respond to mail or email queries to the extent time permits. If you need detailed research conducted for you, such services are available for a fee. Photographic Archives Collection
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| For Further Information Contact The River and Plains Society Overholser Historical Research Center P.O. Box 262 Fort Benton, Montana 59442 406-622-5316 Archives-Library Email: riverplains@mtintouch.net |