Charles Nickolas Kessler (1874-1957) was the president of his family's business, the Kessler Brewing Company. He actively opposed the prohibition movement but to his dismay, Montana supported statewide prohibition that became effective in January, 1919. On June 28, 1919, the Kessler Brewery was closed and all of the company's alcohol was destroyed. The brewery would not be re-opened until 1933 after the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Throughout his life, Kessler was extremely interested in acquiring information on various aspects of the history of Montana.

The Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State of Montana was founded on August 17, 1889. It was comprised of 75 members who were elected by the people of the Territory of Montana as well as honorary members that included participants from the 1884 Constitutional Convention. According to Article II of the organization's constitution, "the object and purpose of this organization shall be purely for social, moral and mental enjoyment and improvement; cultivating and encouraging American patriotism and love for our country, free from all political bias and spirit (Second Reunion of the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of the State of Montana 1891).

Robert S. Hale (d. 1922) was a pioneer and prominent man of Helena, Montana. Upon his death he left an Estate worth a said $100,000. He was survived by neither widow, children, nor parents, as stated in the newspaper, "The Helena Independent" on August 18th, 1923. Following his death, there was a lengthy litigation and settlement of his Estate. His niece Lutie Gibson White was accused by Annie H. Thompson, widow of James Thompson, the son of one of Hale's sisters, for undue influence in gaining control of his properties prior to his death.

Fort Keogh is located on the western edge of Miles City, Montana. From about 1823-1890, west of Mississippi, various conflicts were taking place between Native Americans, American settlers and the United States Army. These conflicts have become known as the Indian Wars. The Indian Wars were the result of European colonizers and their desire for westward expansion. The settling of the West resulted in the uprooting of a number of indigenous populations.