Event Detail

Feb
13
Thursday
Feb
13
Thu
Education :: Discussion also Special Events :: Misc
Western MT's Restricted Districts:1870-1940
6:30 PM
North Lake County Public Library
Western MT's Restricted Districts:1870-1940 Description:
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This program will dive into the rich history of the restricted--red light--districts in Missoula and Hamilton, spanning between the region's earliest red-light settlement in 1870 through the deaths of the original founders in the early 1940s. Throughout the talk, we will look at the influence these ostracized communities had on the socio-cultural development of the Western Montana region, particularly in the Bitterroot Valley, as well as the interconnected relationships shared between the varying districts that provided the foundation for survival in the American West. Additionally, we will also look into the lives of some of the districts' key members such as Clara and Henry Smith, Frank Gray, Tish Nevins, Sam Tom, and Mary Gleim. This lecture will take a deep dive into the region's diverse demographics at the turn of the 20th century as well as showcase just how these forgotten Montanans paved the way for our society today.
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Age Group: 18+
Venue: North Lake County Public Library
Address: 102 First St. E. Polson, MT 59860
Phone: 406-883-8225

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