Monthly Archives: December 2022

Excelsior! – Honoring a Lifetime of Stan Lee’s Work

Posted on December 26, 2022 by ahcadmin

December 28, 2022, marks the 100th Anniversary of Stan Lee’s birth, so it is fitting that the last post of the year delves into his remarkable life and work. Lee’s papers are among the American Heritage Center’s most popular collections. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from the Boones!

Posted on December 19, 2022 by ahcadmin

Donna Clausen Boone and Robert “Bob” Boone took writing their annual Christmas letter seriously. The couple were known for their elaborate Christmas cards and letters. Bob designed the cards and drew the illustrations while Donna wrote the accompanying text. Bob … Continue reading →

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A Cowboy State Tour of “A Sissy in Wyoming”

Posted on December 12, 2022 by ahcadmin

Larry Goodwin was a man’s man in almost every respect – Vietnam War veteran, former rodeo cowboy, power plant operator, and aircraft mechanic. And he had the build of a linebacker. But one characteristic separated Goodwin from most other men … Continue reading →

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An Infamous Day

Posted on December 5, 2022 by ahcadmin

On December 8th, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the Congress of the United States with the following declaration: “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941– a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately … Continue reading →

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