John White Lecture Series 2004

Sunday January 25, 2004 at 2:30 PM
The Last 10,000 Years in the Flathead Valley -- From Ice Age to the Present
Dr. Lex Blood discussed the powerful forces which shaped our part of the world. Co-founder of the Glacier Institute in 1983, and a leader in land conservation and geological education, Lex was one of the most popular professors at Flathead Valley Community College before his retirement --possessing a vivid and dynamic lecturing style that packed his geology and geography classes with enthusiastic students for two generations.

Sunday February 29, 2004 at 2:30 PM
Lewis, Clark, and Sacajawea in Montana
Don Riley was born in Kalispell, Montana, attending seventh and eighth grades at Central School. After graduating from Flathead High School, he went to the University of Idaho. Don trained pilots in World War Two, flew for American Airlines, and was owner/operator of a successful furniture business in Boise, Idaho. Don also spent a great amont of time travelling on Lewis & Clark's route, learning about the Corps of Discovery, and Sacajewea in particular. He helped commission a statue in her honor for the Idaho Historical Society. He is a volunteer and docent at the Idaho State Museum.

Sunday March 28, 2004 at 2:30 PM
The Salish/Pend d'Oreille People of Northwest Montana
Tony Incashola was born in St. Ignatius, Montana, home of the mission which gives the name Mission Valley to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Reservation lands south of Flahead Lake. Tony was raised by his maternal grandparents, who taught him Salish as his first language. He was educated in St. Ignatius schools and also in the traditions of the Pend d'Oreille people.
Tony served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967, including a tour of duty in Viet Nam. Since 1975 he has worked with the Salish Cultural Committee of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. He has been director of the committee since 1995. It's purpose is to promote the language and traditional ways of life of the Pend d'Oreille and other Salish peoples. Mr. Incashola also served on the Tribal Council from 1990 to 1993.

Sunday April 18, 2004 at 2:30 PM
Prostitutes of Montana

Laurie Hammill is a modern-day pioneer who specializes in telling many
previously-untold stories of women in the Old West.
Laurie is a speaker for the Montana Committee for the Humanities,
and an instructor for the Elderhostel Program at Flathead Valley Community College.
She has travelled all over the state to share her knowledge of women in Montana history.


Sunday May 16, 2004 at 2:30 PM
Amazing Montana Women
Bill Peterson is Executive Director of the Northwest Historical Society, and the Museum at Central School. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History, a Masters degree in Museum Studies, and a Ph.D in American Culture Studies. Bill teaches Montana history for Flathead Valley Community College, and at the Museum.
He is a prolific historical lecturer, and author of numerous articles, plus one book on American history. Bill is amember of the Kalispell Rotary Club, Montana & American Association of Museums, and the American Association of State and Local History.
His wife Susan and he have two children, and numerous Labrador Retrievers.

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