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Before cowboys and gold rushes transformed Big Sky Country, a bold quest reshaped Montana forever. In 1841, after years of perilous journeys east, the Salish tribe joined Jesuit "black robes" to found St. Mary's Mission—Montana's very first permanent settlement. Uncover the story behind Big Sky's true birthplace!
Web:
https://www.bigskytreasure.org/history/places/st-marys-mission
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Gold strikes, vigilante justice, and the birth of a Montana town! Discover how Mortimer H. Lott went from gold miner with the district’s only safe to founding Twin Bridges, standing up to outlaws, and building an empire along three roaring rivers. Dive into his epic 92-year frontier legend!
Web:
https://www.bigskytreasure.org/history/people/mortimer-h-lott
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Scientists Traced Arctic Arsenic Back to a Montana Mine
Atmospheric modeling of the particles’ journey suggests that millions of North Americans were exposed to arsenic levels 12 to 60 times higher than modern levels between 1898 and 1918.
Web:
https://eos.org/articles/scientists-traced-arctic-arsenic-back-to-a-montana-mine
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From epic Montana landscapes in National Geographic to a infamous college yearbook prank, the Schlechten family defined Western photography for nearly 80 years. Discover how two Swiss brothers and a rebellious son built a legendary 30,000-image legacy.
Web:
https://www.bigskytreasure.org/history/people/albert-alfred-chris-schlechten
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