External Links Directory
This directory provides curated links to external archives, digital collections, research tools, and institutional resources related to New Deal history, Montana history, Tribal Nations, and cultural landscape research. These resources complement the Cultural Landscape Archive and support deeper exploration of the people, places, and programs that shaped Montana during the 1930s and 1940s.
Federal Archives & National Collections
- National Archives & Records Administration (NARA): Federal project files, agency records, maps, and photographs.
- Library of Congress: FSA photographs, WPA publications, maps, and manuscripts.
- National Park Service (NPS): CCC and WPA project documentation, historic structure reports, and park archives.
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS): CCC camp records, fire management files, and forest history collections.
- Bureau of Reclamation (BOR): Irrigation project histories, engineering plans, and water management documentation.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Soil surveys, conservation reports, and historical SCS materials.
Montana State Resources
- Montana Historical Society: Photographs, maps, manuscripts, and state agency records.
- Montana State Library: GIS datasets, historical maps, and digital collections.
- Montana DNRC: Water rights, forestry, and land management records.
- Montana Department of Transportation: Highway maps, engineering plans, and infrastructure documentation.
Tribal Archives & Cultural Resources
Each Tribal Nation maintains its own cultural archives, protocols, and access guidelines. These resources support research into Tribal history, land stewardship, and New Deal programs on reservations.
- Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck — Cultural Resources
- Aaniiih & Nakoda Nations of Fort Belknap — Archives & History
- Chippewa–Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy’s — Cultural Preservation
- Crow Nation (Apsáalooke) — Historic Preservation Office
- Northern Cheyenne Nation — Cultural Commission
- Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes — Archives & Preservation
Note: Access to Tribal archives varies by Nation and may require permission.
University & Research Collections
- Montana State University Archives: Agricultural, engineering, and extension records.
- University of Montana Archives: Regional history, forestry, and public lands collections.
- Regional Tribal Colleges: Community archives and cultural documentation.
- Western History Collections: Digital repositories focused on the American West.
Digital Map & GIS Resources
- USGS Historical Topographic Maps: Baseline maps for New Deal project locations.
- Montana Cadastral: Land ownership and parcel data.
- National Hydrography Dataset: Watershed and river system mapping.
- Historic Aerial Imagery Collections: Pre‑ and post‑New Deal landscape documentation.
New Deal–Specific Resources
- Living New Deal: National database of New Deal projects and sites.
- CCC Legacy: Resources on CCC camps, crews, and history.
- WPA Federal Writers’ Project: Publications, manuscripts, and oral histories.
- FSA Photography Collections: Iconic images of rural America during the Depression.
How to Suggest Additional Links
If you know of a resource that should be included in this directory, please contact us. We welcome suggestions that strengthen statewide access to New Deal history and cultural landscape research.
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