
These are the stories of remarkable Jews that we have uncovered so far. This is just the beginning, as we begin to dig deeper into the history of North-Western United States.
Settled in Missoula, MT in 1870
Jacob S. Leiser
In 1857, Jacob Leiser immigrated to the United States from Prussia, beginning his life as a tailor and clothing purveyor in California.
Settled in Missoula, MT in 1879
Herman Kohn
Herman Kohn first settled in Helena, then moved to Missoula in 1879. He set up his saddlery on West Front Street and by 1883 created a jewelry and loan store across the street.
Settled in Missoula, MT in 1888
Daniel E. Bandmann
Daniel Bandmann was born in Cassel, Germany. He made his debut at the court theater of New Strelitz, Germany, where he established his reputation for Shakespearian dramas.
Moved to Missoula, MT in 1941
Leslie Fiedler
Leslie Fiedler's biographer, Mark Roydon Winchell, writes, "In my judgment, Leslie Fiedler is the single most influential critic of American literature ever."

Our objective is to bring Leiser's Footsteps exhibit to museums around the NW United States.

Due to the impacts of Covid 19. We hope to see Leiser's Footsteps exhibit on display, safely at the new Missoula Public Library sometime in the Fall.
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