Mike Mansfield was a Butte, Montana, miner and University of Montana faculty member who served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1943-1952), the U.S. Senate (1953-1977), and as the Ambassador to Japan (1977-1988). This collection consists of artifacts he received throughout his time in government service. To learn more about Mike Mansfield view the guide to his archival collection.

For additional information about the items in this collection or to share what you know about an item, e-mail library.archives@umontana.edu. Please include the Artifact Number in your note to us.

Copper and silver pitcher, tray and glasses

Copper and silver pitcher, tray and glasses

Vase

Vase

Sake Cups

Sake Cups

Mashiko Pot

Mashiko Pot

Plate Painted with a Horse

Plate Painted with a Horse

Cut Glass Tumblers

Cut Glass Tumblers

Noh Mask with Beard

Noh Mask with Beard

Tea Cups with Bird and Branch Motif

Tea Cups with Bird and Branch Motif

Eagle Carving

Eagle Carving

Agano-Yaki Vase

Agano-Yaki Vase

Hangike Flower Vase

Hangike Flower Vase

M Branding Iron

M Branding Iron