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.

Kurumuta-Yaki Sake Set

Kurumuta-Yaki Sake Set

Gagyu-Yaki Incense Burner

Gagyu-Yaki Incense Burner

Uchide-no-Kozuchi

Uchide-no-Kozuchi

Sake Container with Fish Design

Sake Container with Fish Design

Kumihimo Braided Rope Lobsters

Kumihimo Braided Rope Lobsters

Uchide-no-Kozuchi 2

Uchide-no-Kozuchi 2

Kamakura-Bori Plate with Carved Camellias

Kamakura-Bori Plate with Carved Camellias

Pair of lacquered lion heads

Pair of lacquered lion heads

Kiyomizu Yaki Vase 2

Kiyomizu Yaki Vase 2

Reatas Lasso

Reatas Lasso

Kamakura-Bori Hand Mirror

Kamakura-Bori Hand Mirror

Copper Plate with Plum Design

Copper Plate with Plum Design