About the editor: Editor Mary A. Kopco selected each essay from the pages of South Dakota History, the quarterly journal of the South Dakota State Historical Society, offering readers insight into the private and public lives of these fascinating Black Hills residents. Kopco's introduction provides the context for each "face" in terms of the general history of the region, weaving the common and uncommon threads that bind the years, themes, and personalities together. Kopco is director of the Adams Museum & House in Deadwood, South Dakota. She is an author and historical consultant. 

Image description: The cover displays a photograph of the Mount Rushmore. Above that, there are four smaller portraits of individuals. The title and subtitle are printed above these portraits, and the editor's name is printed underneath these portraits.