Being in the Right Place at Right Time: Mae Nan Ellingson and Jerry Loendorf reflect on being delegates to the 1972 Constitutional Convention
In connection with Montana Constitution Day, the Montana Historical Society is hosting a special Thursday night lecture with Mae Nan (Robinson) Ellingson and Jerome Loendorf, two delegates to the 1972 Montana Constitutional Convention.
Being in the Right Place at the Right Time, Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30-7:30pm, Montana Heritage Center
Mae Nan (Robinson) Ellingson was just 24 years old when she served as the youngest delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Ellingson will be joined by fellow Convention Delegate, Jerry Loendorf, who was only 32 when he served, representing Helena and District 12.
Ellingson and Loendorf will share stories about why they decided to run, the election process, how they prepared for the challenge of writing a constitution, the workings of the convention, and their memories of other delegates.
This is free in-person only event. However, the presentation will be recorded and posted to the Montana Historical Society’s YouTube page.
MTHS Community Lecture Series
A Special Montana Constitution Lecture
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Montana Heritage Center
225 Roberts Street, Helena, MT 59601