William P. Sherman Library and Archives

William P. Sherman Library & Archives
William P. Sherman Library & Archives

The Sherman Library includes more than 3,000 rare and modern books and periodicals. The library focuses on subjects relevant to the Corps of Discovery Expedition, the history of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, biographies and descendants of the Corps of Discovery, the Indian Nations through whose lands the Corps passed, and the establishment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Our staff strives to provide reference services to authors, historians, teachers, students, artists, filmmakers, and visitors from around the world. We encourage new research on all aspects of the Lewis and Clark story and its context.

The library and archive is located in the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center* in Great Falls, MT and open to the public. To visit the library, paid admission to the visitor center is not required.

For more information, or to set up an appointment, call our business office at (406) 454-1234 or e-mail us at library@lewisandclark.org.

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OCLC Interlibrary Services

The OCLC Interlibrary will provide access to our collection from wherever you are and for members and non-members alike. Library databases and searches will list us as the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation-William P. Sherman Library, OCLC symbol: LTF.

As we open our collection, we are also taking steps to protect our resources. Access to some rare books may be restricted. Some books may not be able to travel due to condition. Others may have to be insured or may be restricted to use in the library requesting the loan.

OCLC Worldshare allows users to search over 10,000 library collections across 50 countries. This large additional audience helps us fulfill our educational goals and our mission as keepers of the story by sharing the Lewis and Clark Story with students and enthusiasts worldwide. The library contains materials related to the Lewis and Clark expedition, the explorers who came before them, the Native American tribes they were in contact with, and the landscape they traveled through.

Library Catalog

Formats: PDF | Excel (.xlsx) (updated: 31 May 2023)

Archival Collections (Closed)

Collection NumberCollection TitleDateFinding AidApprox. Vol.
AR 001Robert B. Betts Papers1978–1993Online1.0 lf
AR 002Confluence of Cultures Symposium Collection2003Online0.5 lf
AR 003William P. Sherman Papers1976-2002Online1.5 lf
AR 004Sheila Robinson Papers1968–2001Online1.5 lf
AR 005G. Edward (Gus) Budde Papers1970-1981Online2.0 lf
AR 006Robert E. Gatten, Jr. National Bicentennial Council Papers1989–2001Online2.0 lf
AR 007Lewis and Clark Descendant Project Collection1999–2005Online15.5 lf
AR 008Harry W. Fritz Lewis and Clark Research Collection1925-2005Online2.0 lf
AR 009Sammye Meadows, Tribal Coordinator, Circle of Tribal Advisors, Papers2000-2007Online5.0 lf
AR 010Headwaters Chapter Records Kept by Don Nell1985-2009Online3.0 lf
AR 011Don Nell Research Collection1985-2003Online5.0 lf
AR 012U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Legacy and Bicentennial Records1978, 1991-2007Online4.0 lf
AR 013Phil Scriver Papers re: Explore the Big Sky Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Signature Event1999–2006Online1.5 lf
AR 014Andrew Guilliford Papers1999–2003Online1.0 lf
AR 015Bureau of Land Management Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Records2003-2006Online1.0 lf
AR 016Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Signature Events Collection2003–2006Online4.0 lf
AR 017National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Annual Convention Collection2003Online0.5 lf
AR 018Dr. Robert N. Bergantino Lewis and Clark Campsites1970–2023Online1.0 lf
AR 019LCTHF Genealogy Committee Records2005–2010Online2.0 lf
AR 020Heart of America: A Journey Fourth Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Signature Event Records2000–2006Online2.5 lf
AR 021Raymond D. Burroughs Manuscripts re: Game Trails of the Lewis and Clark Expedition1989-1990Online0.5 lf
AR 022USPS Lewis and Clark First Day of Issue2004Online0.5 lf
AR 023Circle of Tribal Advisors for the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Records yes8.0 lf
AR 024Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Materials Compiled by Hal Stearns, Jr.2002-2006Online1.0 lf
AR 025Thomas Danisi Papers re: Meriwether Lewis1999-2009Online1.0 lf
AR 026National Council for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Records no6.0 lf
AR 027Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Materials Compiled by Chet Robinson no1.0 lf
AR 028Jack Nottingham Papers re: Portage of the Great Falls of the Missouri no0.5 lf
AR 029Minnesota Chapter Records2006–2010Online1.5 lf
AR 030Charles V. Campbell Papers no1.0 lf
AR 031Badger State Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Records1998–2005Online0.5 lf
AR 032USS Lewis and Clark Launch, Compiled by Grace Sale Wilson no1.5 lf
AR 033Corps II, Tent Of Many Voices Traveling Exhibit Records Online0.5 lf
AR 034Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Materials Compiled by Helen Markwell no1.5 lf
AR 035Missouri Lewis and Clark Commission Materials Compiled by Gerald Lee1997-2005Online3.0 lf
AR 036Papers of James R. Fazio Online2.0 lf
AR 037Flathead Chapter LCTHF Records2004-2009Online1.0 lf
AR 038Dr. James Mungas and Windsor (Seaman) Papers1990-2011Online>0.5lf
AR 039Robert E. Gatten Research Papers Online1.5 lf
AR 040Phil Scriver Collection of Various Lewis and Clark Organization Recordno1.5 lf
AR 041Robert E. Gatten General Papersyes0.5 lf
AR 042Philadelphia Chapter PapersOnline1.5 lf
AR 043Ron Anglin Colter Research Papers Online21.0 ft.
AR 044Oregon Bicentennial Commissionno3.0 lf

Ongoing Collections—Record Groups

Collection NumberCollection TitleDateFinding AidApprox. Vol.
RG 001LCTHF Publications1970 – presentOnline3.5 lf
RG 002LCTHF Oral History Project Records2008-presentno 
RG 003LCTHF Organizational Records1961 – presentOnline166.5 lf