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Monthly Archives: June 2025
How a Civil War Farmer’s Letters Changed My View of Independence Day
I’ve been an archivist at the American Heritage Center for almost 25 years, and I thought I knew our collections pretty well. But as I was searching for the perfect topic for this year’s Independence Day blog post, I found … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, American history, Civil War, Uncategorized
Tagged 120th Indiana Infantry, 1864, 1865, Agnes Hull, American Heritage Center, Archival collections, Atlanta Campaign, Battle of Franklin, Battle of Nashville, Civil War correspondence, Civil War home front, Civil War letters, Civil War soldiers, Confederate General Hood, Digitized collections, Family letters, Independence Day, Indiana farmers, John H. Hull, July 4th, military history, Patriotism, Sacrifice and service, Union Army, Union victory, War Correspondence, William T. Sherman
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From “Caucasians Only” to Hall of Fame: The Remarkable Journey of Wayman Wing
Did you know the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science has a Hall of Fame? Among its distinguished members is Wayman Chung Wing (1923-2020), whose journey from facing discrimination to international acclaim exemplifies resilience, innovation, and barrier-breaking … Continue reading
Posted in Asian American history, Biography and profiles, Chinese Americans, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming Alumni, Wyoming history
Tagged 1940s discrimination, American Heritage Center, Azores service, Chinese American engineer, Civil Engineering, Earthquake-resistant design, Evanston Wyoming, Sigma Tau fraternity, Tau Beta Pi, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming College of Engineering & Physical Science, Wayman Wing, World War II
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Neutral Ground: FDR’s Man in Ireland During WWII
In February 1940, as war engulfed Europe, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent an unlikely diplomat to Ireland – his wife’s 70-year-old uncle who had never held a diplomatic position. David Gray’s mission would become one of the most challenging diplomatic … Continue reading
Posted in Diplomatic history, Irish history, U.S.-Ireland Relations, Uncategorized, World War II
Tagged 1940s, American diplomats, American foreign policy, Éamon de Valera, David Gray, Diplomatic archives, Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ireland, Irish independence, Irish Republican Army, Irish-American relations, Nazi Germany, Neutrality, Northern Ireland, Presidential correspondence, Roosevelt administration, Winston Churchill, World War II diplomacy
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Murder, Memory, and Victorian Gender: The Florence Maybrick Case
“Deep in the heart of the American Heritage Center lies a small but rich series of archival puzzle pieces that tell the story of Mrs. Florence Maybrick, the American lady found guilty of murdering her husband in 1889 Victorian England.” … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, Student projects, Uncategorized, women's history
Tagged American Heritage Center, Andrea Hasting, Archival Research, Arsenic poisoning, Battlecrease House, Court records, Dr. Peter Walker, Florence Maybrick, Gender ideology, Graduate student research, Historical bias, Historical methods, Legal History, Miscarriage of justice, Murder trial, Primary Sources, Prison reform, Trevor L. Christie, True womanhood, Victorian England, Victorian society, women's history
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At the Copa: Antonio Morelli and the Musical Legacy of Mid-Century Las Vegas
You know what they say: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But then, what is the American Heritage Center of Wyoming doing with personally autographed photos from the likes of Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin? … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment history, Music History, Performing Arts, Uncategorized
Tagged 1950s Music, 1960s Music, American Heritage Center, Anthony Morelli, Antonio Morelli, Big Band Era, Casino Entertainment, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Las Vegas, Mid-Century America, Rat Pack, Sammy Davis Jr., Sands Hotel
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