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Montana's African American Legacy: Stories and Artifacts

Discover profiles of African American Montanans and their impact on the state's history through photos, artworks, and historical documents. Explore the diverse experiences and contributions of this community in Montana. From early settlers to cultural figures, delve into a rich tapestry of narratives. Uncover hidden gems and learn about significant events that shaped African American history in Montana. This collection showcases a blend of personal stories and public records, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the state's heritage.

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Montana's African American Legacy: Stories and Artifacts

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  1. Profiles of African American Montanans MHS Photo Archives Ellen Baumler, Ph.D. Montana Historical Society

  2. African-American Population in Montana & Contiguous States In 2000, Montana’s total population was 902,195; 2,834 were African American

  3. Lewis and Clark on the Lower Columbia, C. M. Russell, Amon Carter Museum

  4. “York,” C. M. Russell, MHS Museum

  5. York’s Islands off Hwy 12 near Townsend, courtesy Troy Helmick

  6. Jim Beckwourth, Nevada Historical Society

  7. Seattle Times, April 16, 1970

  8. Isaiah Dorman, Negro Digest, February 1965

  9. Leeson, History of Montana

  10. Samuel Lewis House, National Register files (SHPO)

  11. Samuel Lewis House, Interior, National Register files (SHPO)

  12. Forever Free by Edmonia Lewis, Howard University Gallery of Art

  13. Sarah Gammon Bickford, African American Registry at www.aaregistry.org

  14. Hangman’s Building, Virginia City, courtesy Ellen Baumler

  15. Coggswell-Taylor Cabins, Virginia City, courtesy Kate McCourt

  16. Montana Post, 1879

  17. Madisonian, March 22, 1906

  18. Mary Fields, High Plains Women’s Museum

  19. St. Peter’s Mission, MHS Photo Archives

  20. Mary Fields, MHS Library vertical files

  21. A Quiet Day in Cascade, C. M. Russell, MHS Library vertical files

  22. Mary Fields, MHS Library vertical files

  23. Mary Fields’ tombstone, MHS Library vertical files

  24. Molly (Millie) Ringold, MHS Photo Archives

  25. Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Shaw 1890, MHS Photo Archives

  26. Saddle Patent, 1896, MHS African American website

  27. From Under Fire with the Tenth U. S. Cavalry

  28. Horace Bivins and Booth equipped for service, photo from Under Fire

  29. Horace Bivins and Booth, photo from Under Fire

  30. Illustration from Under Fire

  31. Powder Magazine at Fort Missoula, Montana National Guard

  32. 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps, Mansfield Library

  33. Hamilton, Ravalli County census, 1900

  34. Mary Gordon, MHS Library vertical file

  35. Rose Gordon, MHS Library vertical file

  36. Rose’s Café business cards, MHS Library vertical file

  37. Rose Café business card, reverse side

  38. Taylor Gordon, Born to Be

  39. MHS Library vertical file

  40. Taylor Gordon, Born To Be

  41. Garfield School, Butte, MHS Photo Archives

  42. Butte Miner, May 2, 1906 Polk City Directory, Butte, 1906

  43. Former St. James AME Church, Helena, courtesy Ellen Baumler

  44. J. P. Ball, MHS Photo Archives

  45. J.P. Ball photographer, MHS Photo Archives

  46. J.P. Ball photographer, MHS Photo Archives

  47. William Biggerstaff. J.P. Ball photographer, date unknown. MHS Photo Archives

  48. J.P. Ball photographer, April 1896. MHS Photo Archives

  49. J.P. Ball photographer, April 1896. MHS Photo Archives

  50. Dorsey Family, MHS Photo Archives

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