Barclay Craighead The article below is from the Guide to Barclay Craighead Papers found online at the Northwest Digital Archives site (see link below). Barclay’s papers are held at the Montana Historical Society in Helena. Barclay Craighead was born in Clemson, South Carolina, on April 10, 1895, the Read More
The article below, by Kim Briggeman, appeared in The Missoulian on July 8, 2001. A Rodeo Life A legend on the circuit and a ‘gentle giant,’ Reg Kesler defined rodeo for decades in Montana and beyond Editor’s note: Longtime rodeo stock contractor Reg Kesler died in May near Read More
Craig J. Oberg “One Nine-Inch Rainbow”— A Last Conversation with Gary LaFontaine The Evergreen Care Center in Missoula, Montana, was like most nursing homes, pleasant but a little depressing. Gary’s room was at the end of one hall; a computer rested on a table along with pictures of Gary Read More
The obituary below appeared in The Missoulian July 31, 2001. Many Missoulians remember Bill fondly for his unwavering attention to his customers and his warm, friendly manner. I and several friends often waited in line at the Liberty after school for his ice cream cones before walking home. Later, bowling Read More
The article below, by Bill Schwanke, appeared in The Missoulian, March 3, 2009 Radio icon Harvey fired from 1st job in Missoula It seems Paul Harvey was hired – and fired – from his first radio job in Missoula by former KGVO Radio owner A.J. “Art” Mosby. At least Read More
The article below is taken from Out Among ‘Em (1991) by Steve Smith. He is the author of several Missoula books, including Fly the Biggest Piece Back (1979), and The OX(ford): Profile of a Legendary Montana Saloon (1983). Eddie Spageddie Once there was this kid named Edgar Read More
The following article appeared in Lolo Creek Reflections – 1999 by the Lolo Woman’s Club. Permission granted to use this copyrighted material from the book “Lolo Creek Reflections” by Stoneydale Press Publishing Company of Stevensville, Mt. Tucker My parents, Francis August Hollensteiner, born 1850, and Wilhelmina Depping Krause, Read More
Life Ambition of Philippine Boy As Related to Konah Reporter “Just how did you happen to come to America, Raymond?” asked a Konah reporter. Raymond Madamba answered, “It is a long story but I will try to tell you. “Long ago in the Philippines when I was yet a little Read More