<strong> Brian Shovers, Historian:</strong>

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Brian Shovers, Historian: "The history Evan Barrett has documented on film is critical to Montanans understanding their recent past. These 43 films of more than 75 history-makers chronicle a transformational period in twentieth century Montana… The result – In the Crucible of Change – is a unique chronicle of the period." (see full statement below)

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Evan Barrett's “In the Crucible of Change” is a structured and focused story of what Montana historian Harry Fritz calls the second most important decade in Montana’s history. The history Evan has documented on film is critical to Montanans understanding their recent past. Oral histories are an incredibly important source for historians, especially to those writing more contemporary history. These 43 films of more than 75 history-makers chronicle a transformational period in twentieth century Montana, beginning with executive reorganization, continuing with a new constitution, and the implementation of both of those major efforts.

Evan’s personal political and governmental experience during this pivotal time of 1965-1980, made him the ideal interviewer of the major players of both parties who took part in this unique period in Montana politics and government organization, most of whom he knows personally. The result – “In the Crucible of Change” -- is a unique chronicle of the period.

Brian Shovers
Montana Historical Society Library Manager, Oral Historian – Retired, Jan. 2015
Author of “Forrest Anderson, the 1972 Constitution, and the Reshaping of Montana”

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Fall 2015

<strong> Brian Shovers, Historian:</strong>

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