Historical Photos of Charlie Russell

A young affluent St. Louis boy, born 150 years ago, who grew up in a wealthy suburb of Missouri, Charlie Russell made his dream finally come true in 1880 when he arrived in Helena. Joining him in Montana Territory were professional photographers who either had set up studios at military forts or towns, or were itinerant. Many traveled the countryside snapping images of natural wonders, railroads, ranches and roundups. The early photographs were taken with cumbersome, heavy wood cameras