[Montana Department of Transportation (DOT) Photo Section Unit photograph collection].

The collection consists of prints and negatives, black and white, as well as color transparencies taken by Highway Department / Department of Transportation photographers from 1958 to 1998. The images originated with the Department of Highways, Highways Division, Photo Section Unit (1958-1965) which includes original negatives and proofs. Included as well, are images related to the Historical Society, and some images of various public officials. The images capture highway construction and planning, traffic accidents, public events, Montana's Centennial celebrations and activities, Montana governors and their activities, Highway department personnel and workplaces, effects of natural disasters on highway systems, as well as equipment and other Highways related material and affairs.