Helena historian and geologist Martin Landry presents a history of the gold and sapphire dredging operation at Eldorado Bar on the Missouri River northeast of Helena. Owned by the Perry-Schroeder Mining Company, the dredge was subsequently used in the construction of Canyon Ferry Dam and in dredging operations in South Carolina and Colorado. (February 20, 2014) montanahistoricalsociety.org

Helena author Aaron Parrett discusses his book—Literary Butte—which examines the works of such authors as Mary MacLane, Dashiell Hammett, Ivan Doig, and many others who told the story of the Mining City in their own unique ways. Movies—like Perch of the Devil (1927), The Sisters (1937), and Evel Knievel (1971)—are also included in Parrett’s presentation and book. (Presence of the Past Program Series, May 7, 2015)

Helena author Aaron Parrett discusses his book—Literary Butte—which examines the works of such authors as Mary MacLane, Dashiell Hammett, Ivan Doig, and many others who told the story of the Mining City in their own unique ways. Movies—like Perch of the Devil (1927), The Sisters (1937), and Evel Knievel (1971)—are also included in Parrett’s presentation and book. (Presence of the Past Program Series, May 7, 2015)

A routine day for a railroad crew took an unexpected turn.

A routine day for a railroad crew took an unexpected turn.

This prominent citizen was active in the Butte community in the 1920s.

This prominent citizen was active in the Butte community in the 1920s.

This prominent citizen was active in the Butte community in the 1920s.

A routine day for a railroad crew took an unexpected turn.

Helena author Aaron Parrett discusses his book—Literary Butte—which examines the works of such authors as Mary MacLane, Dashiell Hammett, Ivan Doig, and many others who told the story of the Mining City in their own unique ways. Movies—like Perch of the Devil (1927), The Sisters (1937), and Evel Knievel (1971)—are also included in Parrett’s presentation and book. (Presence of the Past Program Series, May 7, 2015)