Monthly Archives: June 2012

UW’s Roaring Twenties, Dirty Thirties, and Fightin’ Forties

Posted on June 26, 2012 by ahcadmin

From 1922-1941, Arthur Griswold Crane was president of the University of Wyoming (UW).  His term saw many historical changes and challenges. The AHC holds the records from his presidency at UW, which contain not only the university’s financial and administrative … Continue reading →

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Honoring Children’s Literature

Posted on June 20, 2012 by ahcadmin

Granted annually by the American Library Association since 1922 to the most distinguished children’s book published the previous year, the Newbery Medal is one of the best known awards for noteworthy children’s literature in this country. The American Heritage Center … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: People and Their Pets

Posted on June 8, 2012 by ahcadmin

Many of us have a pet at home, whether our companion be a bird, cat, fish, dog, or a pocket-sized rodent.  However, most of us have likely never considered adding something more exotic to our living menagerie.   A chimpanzee? A … Continue reading →

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