Buswell Photos on Display During Book Signing at the Myrna Loy

• October 05 2023

Join the Montana Historical Society at the Myrna Loy on Oct. 12 to celebrate Richard S. Buswell's new book “The Quest: A Montanan’s Photographic Journey.”

The book showcases the Helena physician and photographer’s black and white images, which he created during more than half a century of visiting Montana’s ghost towns. His remarkable work is held in more than 200 museums, nationally and internationally, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Library of Congress.

Most recently, the Montana Historical Society acquired Buswell’s complete oeuvre as part of its permanent collections. The state agency also partnered with the University of Montana Press for the book.    

“Dr. Buswell has created images of some of the most haunting relics of Montana's settler period,” noted Diana Di Stefano, publications manager for the Montana Historical Society. “We are honored and delighted to work with him on this spectacular book.”

In conjunction with the book release, the Jailhouse Gallery at the Myrna Loy is displaying his art from Oct. 10-29 at 15 No. Ewing St. in Helena.

The opening reception for “The Quest” is slated to run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the gallery. Books will be available for purchase and for signing.

Contact Di Stefano at diana.distefano@mt.gov or 406/444-0090 for more information.