Montana in Literature and History—Part One Using prominent 20th century Montana novelists like James Welch, an American Literature professor and a western historian will explore the connections of how novels can enhance an understanding of ideas that underlay the issues in Montana and the United States. Discussion encouraged and handouts available. Montana in Literature and History—Part Two Using prominent 21th century Montana writers, like Chris La Tray, an American Literature professor and a western historian will explore the connections of how novels can enhance an understanding of ideas that underlay the issues in Montana and the United States. Discussion encouraged and handouts available.