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In 1864, Russell was born in Missouri, far from the Wild West. He came from a wealthy family that owned a manufacturing business, and though his future seemed secure in it, Russell’s interests [...]

There is no comprehensive study of prostitution in Montana, but history clearly reveals a handful of colorful women who found financial security, owned property, and successfully navigated [...]

“When I was a kid, my dad would say, ‘Tie that horse up and do your homework. You’re not going to make money playing cowboys and Indians.’ So I went to Hollywood and proved him wrong.” For [...]

Fur trappers were often young men who liked the quiet of the forests better than the noise and bustle of a city. They liked not having a boss telling them what to do. They liked exploring new [...]