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.

Red Bowl with Two Gold Bands

Red Bowl with Two Gold Bands

Imari Bowl

Imari Bowl

Echizen-Yaki Jar

Echizen-Yaki Jar

Lidded Bowl

Lidded Bowl

Decorative Vase

Decorative Vase

Personalized Spurs

Personalized Spurs

Sword and leather scabbard

Sword and leather scabbard

We're Tired of the Blood Bath

We're Tired of the Blood Bath

Mexico State Representative Manuel Moreno Sanchez shaking Senator Mike Mansfield’s hand

Mexico State Representative Manuel Moreno Sanchez shaking Senator Mike Mansfield’s hand

They Both Look Good to Me, But …

They Both Look Good to Me, But …

In the Viet Back Yard

In the Viet Back Yard

Senator Mansfield deflating the southern civil rights filibuster

Senator Mansfield deflating the southern civil rights filibuster