Aubrey Jaap is the Director of the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives in Butte, Montana. The Archives houses collections related to Butte’s mining legacy, labor history, and environmental past, and offers genealogical research services and community-centered programming. What excites her most about the role is the opportunity to connect the community with its history through storytelling. As a testament to this passion, she was a partner in the Verdigris Project, an initiative that collects oral histories from Butte citizens. She has a deep appreciation for cemeteries and regularly leads tours of Butte’s burial grounds alongside colleagues. She believes history should be fun—and that by making collections accessible, both locals and visitors can gain a richer understanding of place.
Lindsay Mulcahy is the Archives Assistant Director. She has worked in many aspects of Butte’s historical community including guided tours and as curator for the World Museum of Mining. She also worked for Zena Beth McGlashan and has an excerpt published in the Afterword of the Biography of F. August Heinze: Copper King at War. Lindsay co-instructs the Butte History Adult Education Course and is vice-chairwoman of Butte Historical Memorials. Lindsay has a BA in History from Montana State University.
Born and raised in Butte, Jennifer fell in love with all things history when her mother started working at the Mineral Research Center, later known as GCM Services, Inc. Studying business at Montana Tech, she realized she wanted to pursue a degree in History from the University of Montana. Jennifer pursues her interest in historical and archaeological consulting through her work at GCM Services, Inc., and in 2021 accepted a position as Archives Technician at the Archives.
Tyler was born and raised in Butte and has been fascinated with all aspects of history since he could remember. Tyler studied history at Montana State University and quickly became interested in historical and vernacular architecture, along with old photographs.
When it comes to digging into and unearthing Butte history, Roy Ivy doesn’t just scratch the surface – he gets it under his nails. Part man, part hound dog, and all proud nerd – the proud Finn Town resident is diligent about detecting, collecting, and preserving the vestiges of the Mining City for generations past, present, and future. Prior to the Archives, he served Butte as Program Director at the Clark Chateau. When he’s not geeking out on Silver Bow ephemera, Roy can be found performing music at Uptown venues. He also sports a BA in Film from the University of Texas at Austin, and served as chief film critic at the popular pop culture website, Consequence.
Christine Martin is the Chateau’s Curator. She studied Fine Art and Art History at OSU and Printmaking at UM. Her previous experience includes gallery sales at The Mansfield Art Center and The Art Works on Main; steward of the print shop at the IBRC; and longtime teaching artist of printmaking, life drawing, and studio arts. Her work has shown at the Pearl Conard Art Gallery, The Mansfield Art Center, The Foreground Gallery, and other national shows. She has been featured in several publications, and in 2019, she was selected for solo exhibitions in Butte’s Carle Gallery and the Stoplight Art Gallery in Anaconda.
Ilona Wilde is the Program Director at the Clark Chateau. She holds a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology and has worked as a project manager for various federal and non-profit conservation organizations across the country. Ilona is an avid potter and teaches classes at Hungry Hill Art Center and also sells her work at multiple locations in Butte.