The 10 official years of the Great Depression were extremely tough for the US, including Montana. Our farmers, miners and ranchers faced a lot of hardships. Still, life went on as usual whenever possible. These photos show a rare glimpse into the lives of Montanans during that time.

1) Jordan in 1936.
John Vachon / yale.edu
The town of Jordan had its first telephone installed this year.
2) A cowhand enjoying a dance in Birney in 1939.
Arthur Rothstein / yale.edu
3) The son of a Montana rancher in Glendive in 1936.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress
4) Feeding time for the cattle in Billings during a drought in 1836.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress

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5) Glacier National Park in 1932.
Library of Congress
6) A repair shop in Plentywood in 1937.
Lee Russell / Library of Congress
7) The Go Western Parade in Billings in 1939.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress
8) A farmer moving to Miles City from North Dakota in 1936.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress
9) Butte in 1939.
Arthur Ronstein / Library of Congress

It’s fascinating to see old photos of Montana and realize how much it’s changed. Here are some beautiful places in Montana to take pictures now.

 

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