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.

What a Baby for Him to Leave on Our Doorstep!

What a Baby for Him to Leave on Our Doorstep!

This Performance Deserves the Hook

This Performance Deserves the Hook

Specialty of the Senate

Specialty of the Senate

If Congress Doesn't Boost Taxes this Year

If Congress Doesn't Boost Taxes this Year

Senator Mike Mansfield holding a piece of bread with holes to symbolize the Foreign Aid Program

Senator Mike Mansfield holding a piece of bread with holes to symbolize the Foreign Aid Program

I've Got Exhibit - A for 'em

I've Got Exhibit - A for 'em

Specialité, M'sieur…Foreign Aid Stew A La Kennedy

Specialité, M'sieur…Foreign Aid Stew A La Kennedy

Caricature of Mike Mansfield in Mexico City

Caricature of Mike Mansfield in Mexico City

Cartoon depicting Senator and Majority Leader Mike Mansfield's retirement

Cartoon depicting Senator and Majority Leader Mike Mansfield's retirement

Paddy Farm

Paddy Farm

Caricature of Octavio Sentíes Gomez, Alberto Orozco Romero, and Senator Mike Mansfield

Caricature of Octavio Sentíes Gomez, Alberto Orozco Romero, and Senator Mike Mansfield

Cartoon depicting reunion of Interparlimentary Meeting in Mexico

Cartoon depicting reunion of Interparlimentary Meeting in Mexico