The Metcalf Buiding, which was dedicated
in 1985, was so named to honor U. S. Senator Lee Metcalf's
longstanding dedication to preserving Montana’s unsurpassed
natural resources.
A native of Stevensville, Lee Metcalf (1911–1978)
served in the Montana House of Representatives, as assistant
attorney general for the State of Montana, in the U.S.
army, as an associate justice of the Montana Supreme Court,
in the U.S. House of Representatives, and in the U.S. Senate
for a combined total of 42 years of public service. Although
concerned with a variety of issues, he is most readily
identified with his efforts to protect the natural environment
and regulate utilities.
Title: |
Lee Metcalf |
Artist: |
Gary Schildt (b. 1938)
A member of the Blackfeet Tribe, artist Gary Schildt
is equally adept at painting and sculpture. Raised
on his grandparent’s ranch near Browning, much
of his work is devoted to Blackfeet subjects that
explore both traditional life-ways and contemporary
issues. |
Medium: |
Bronze bust |
Date: |
1985 |
Dimensions: |
18” x 17” x 14” |
Location: |
Metcalf Building, main lobby, south entrance |
MHS Number: |
X1985.19.01 |
