Montana State University History of Science PhD candidate Clinton A. Colgrove traces the development of the Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL). Founded by Dr. Donald K. Weaver Jr. in 1956, ERL provided the opportunity for electrical engineering faculty, staff, and graduate students to develop cutting-edge technology that offered technical expertise for local, state, and national interests as well as a means for economic development for Montana.

From the Bataan Death March and D-Day to the liberation of Holocaust victims and the postwar occupation of Japan, the sons and daughters of Park County and Yellowstone National Park were witness to and participants in many of the crucial events of World War II. Independent historian Susan Kraft features stories and images highlighting their contributions to this global conflict.

From the Bataan Death March and D-Day to the liberation of Holocaust victims and the postwar occupation of Japan, the sons and daughters of Park County and Yellowstone National Park were witness to and participants in many of the crucial events of World War II. Independent historian Susan Kraft features stories and images highlighting their contributions to this global conflict.

MSU professor and university archivist Kim Allen Scott presents a study of one of Bozeman's most shameful episodes, the vigilante execution of two prisoners in early 1873. Scott briefly examines the scholarly record on frontier extra-legal action, using salient points from the story itself to illustrate that record, and provides a surprising motivation for the hangings that far removes the action from any of the heroic myths many ascribe to the vigilantes of Alder Gulch in 1863–1864.

MSU professor and university archivist Kim Allen Scott presents a study of one of Bozeman's most shameful episodes, the vigilante execution of two prisoners in early 1873. Scott briefly examines the scholarly record on frontier extra-legal action, using salient points from the story itself to illustrate that record, and provides a surprising motivation for the hangings that far removes the action from any of the heroic myths many ascribe to the vigilantes of Alder Gulch in 1863–1864.

Historic Preservation officer Courtney Kramer tells how the City of Bozeman has utilized natural topography to deliver domestic water from mountain reservoirs to private properties. She also discusses how voters chose, in 1890, to purchase the Water Works over the objections of Nelson Story and William A. Clark, and the battles—from lawsuits to physical confrontations and the use of explosive devices—that have occurred in Gallatin County over water.

Historic Preservation officer Courtney Kramer tells how the City of Bozeman has utilized natural topography to deliver domestic water from mountain reservoirs to private properties. She also discusses how voters chose, in 1890, to purchase the Water Works over the objections of Nelson Story and William A. Clark, and the battles—from lawsuits to physical confrontations and the use of explosive devices—that have occurred in Gallatin County over water.

Kelsey Matson, who is pursuing a PhD in history at Montana State University, explores the historical relationship between humans and energy— particularly electricity—in “Wonderland.” Her presentation looks at the ways in which early park concessionaires and administrators differed in their interpretations of the landscape, and in the tools and technologies they used to power the park and construct the national park experience.

Kelsey Matson, who is pursuing a PhD in history at Montana State University, explores the historical relationship between humans and energy— particularly electricity—in “Wonderland.” Her presentation looks at the ways in which early park concessionaires and administrators differed in their interpretations of the landscape, and in the tools and technologies they used to power the park and construct the national park experience.

Daniel Zizzamia, who recently received a PhD in history, discusses energy, geohistory, and dominating nature.