James Baldwin

Biographical Writings
NELSON AND ELLEN
By James

Nelson and Ellen
Married in Kansas
Nelson took $40,000
In gold cha-ching.
Nelson drove 3,000 Longhorns
Through the night.
They had seven children.
And named the Ellen Theater
After Ellen Story.

Special Interest Pieces
Northern Pacific Railroad
By James

    For a few years, the Northern pacific Railroad bugged Lincoln, who was president, and would not sign the papers to help it be established. On July 2, 1864, Lincoln was finally persuaded to sign the papers. The Northern Pacific Railroad was finally established. That year, 6,800 miles of track were laid down. It went from Chicago to Oregon. People rushed around as they tried to tell everyone that Lincoln had signed the papers, and the railroad came through Bozeman!
    Bozeman paid maybe thousands of dollars for Bozeman tunnel, which went through the Bozeman Hill. It was completely finished in 1945. Bozeman had our first train come through on March 14, 1883, about forty-two years before they made the Bozeman tunnel. Some people were gathered in a group. A person was saying, “That was the biggest waste of money ever.”
    “Are you mad?” asked a woman.
    “This is a great thing. It will help ship so much.
    “Have you lost your marbles?” asked another person.
    “This, I think, is not of money but a waste of time.” Meanwhile, back in the Whitehouse, Lincoln was pondering if he had made the right decision, but he was also wondering if the railroad would expose people to Indian attacks and robbers. Well, as we know today, he made and excellent choice.

Business Reports
Vargo’s Jazz City and Books

By James Baldwin & Drake Phillips

    This is about Drake’s and my work experience. You gotta read this. We straightened boxes for Mr. Vargo. Later, we would put them in the recycling bin. It may not sound like much, but I personally had a blast. That was Drake’s and my experience. Stay tuned – there’s more!

    This is about Vargo’s history. Vargo’s started in 1984. Mr. Vargo and his wife started this business together. He, Mr. Vargo, has had Vargo’s Jazz City and Books in different locations which were by Bagelworks, on the corner of Main and Tracy, and now on Main Street. These are Vargo’s names: Vargo’s Book Store and what it is now, Vargo’s Jazz City and Books. That is some of Vargo’s history.

    This describes Vargo’s. They sell books, CD’s, and greeting cards. Greeting cards is what they sell the most of in Vargo’s. A book signed by Ernest Hemingway cost $2,500, just to let you know. That’s a description of Vargo’s.

    These are Mr. Vargo’s opinions about some things. Mr. Vargo decided to locate his business on Main because of the active walkers and downtown’s busy. Vargo’s competitors are opposing book stores, mostly chain stores. He, Mr. Vargo, said that Barnes and Nobles and Borders were his main worries. Those are some opinions from Mr. Vargo.

Bozeman To Other Cities
Bozeman - St. Paul, Minnesota
by James

    There are many great things about Bozeman. One of the best things about Bozeman is the mountains surrounding it. Bozeman’s not extremely busy unlike other places. The skiing is awesome here and you can ski in town. I also have good friends. Those are my opinions about Bozeman.
    There are many great things about Minnesota. Lake Superior is available to everyone. It has lots of wildlife. The hunting is great. Minnesota has pro teams unlike Bozeman. Those are the best things about Minnesota.
    I prefer Bozeman for many reasons. I like being able to shoot on my property. All of my friends live here. It’s not extremely busy. The hunting is great! Those are why I prefer Bozeman.

Opera House

Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
Nov. 15, 2005

Dear James Baldwin,

In 1980, Bozeman had the City Hall, Story Mansion, the Bozeman Hotel, and me, the Opera House. The Bozeman Hotel was made shortly after me. It only took about a year to construct me, because Bozeman folks wanted me so much. I was torn down in the 1960’s. Those are some things about me.
I think they should tidy up where I used to be. First, they should make it all grass and no concrete. Secondly, they should put more benches in. Third, they should put a few flower beds in it. That’s what I think they should do.

Sincerely,
The Opera House

Historical Fiction
Northern Pacific Railroad
By James

    For a few years, the Northern pacific Railroad bugged Lincoln, who was president, and would not sign the papers to help it be established. On July 2, 1864, Lincoln was finally persuaded to sign the papers. The Northern Pacific Railroad was finally established. That year, 6,800 miles of track were laid down. It went from Chicago to Oregon. People rushed around as they tried to tell everyone that Lincoln had signed the papers, and the railroad came through Bozeman!
    Bozeman paid maybe thousands of dollars for Bozeman tunnel, which went through the Bozeman Hill. It was completely finished in 1945. Bozeman had our first train come through on March 14, 1883, about forty-two years before they made the Bozeman tunnel. Some people were gathered in a group. A person was saying, “That was the biggest waste of money ever.”
    “Are you mad?” asked a woman.
    “This is a great thing. It will help ship so much.
    “Have you lost your marbles?” asked another person.
    “This, I think, is not of money but a waste of time.” Meanwhile, back in the Whitehouse, Lincoln was pondering if he had made the right decision, but he was also wondering if the railroad would expose people to Indian attacks and robbers. Well, as we know today, he made and excellent choice.

Interesting Bozemanites
1. John Bozeman – He guided wagon trains to Bozeman.
2. Story – He founded many business in Bozeman.
3. Daniel Rouse – He established the town with Beall and gave away land.
4. Beall – He established the town with Daniel Rouse and he gave land away.
5. William Alderson – He published the first newspaper in Bozeman.
6. Samuel Lewis – He was an African – American who owned several businesses in Bozeman.
7. Fred Wilson – He was an important architect in Bozeman.
8. Gen. Lester Wilson – He was an early pioneer and Wilson Ave. is named after him.
9. Rosa Beall – She was the first white woman to settle in the Gallatin Valley.
10. Frances Alderson – She raised her 4 children alone for 2 years, then she traveled with them on a steamboat from Saint Louis to fort Benton to be reunited with her husband, William.

What I think About Things
We should study Bozeman’s history for three reasons. First of all it would teach us that there are different opinions about the structures in Bozeman and how they came to be. Secondly, we would know more about what happened here in the past. Third, we would learn more about those same times in the United States. That is why I think it is important to study Bozeman history.
City planning is important to Bozeman for three reasons. Bozeman could have had the mall downtown if there had not been a planning department that considered traffic and parking. The planning department plans where residential and business districts are so that traffic can flow. It balances the needs and wants of all the citizens. Those are some of the many reasons why it is important to have a planning department.