George Calvert, Charles M. Russell, and Nancy C. Russell, unknown photographer, about 1907. Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa, TU2009.39.7651.3. © Gilcrease Museum

George B. Calvert

“Chas. was the best friend and neighbor I ever had.”—Geo B. Calvert

 Calvert was a friend and neighbor of the Russells in Great Falls who worked as a lumberjack before becoming a contractor and builder in Montana. It is believed that he built Russell’s studio.