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James L. Ehernberger Wins Prestigious Senior Achievement Award!
On April 20, 2024, long-time friend, donor, and benefactor of the American Heritage Center and the University of Wyoming, James L. Ehernberger, was honored with the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society’s Gerald M. Best Senior Achievement Award for his more … Continue reading
Posted in awards, Railroad History, Uncategorized
Tagged American Heritage Center, Gerald M. Best Senior Achievement Award, James L. Ehernberger, Railroad author, Railroad Employees, Railroad enthusiasts, Railroad historian, Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, Union Pacific, University of Wyoming
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Native American Day in Wyoming: Celebrating Nellie Scott
In 2004, the Wyoming State Legislature enacted House Bill HB0094, establishing the second Friday of May as Native American Day. This day is observed by public schools, state and local governments, and other organizations throughout Wyoming. This year, the American … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy and Activism, Arapaho, Tribal Leadership, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged Arapaho Tribe, Loretta Fowler papers, Native American Day, Native American Women Leaders, Nellie Scott, Shoshone Tribe, Tribal Business Council, Wind River Reservation, Wyoming Legislature
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Studying Stan – The Creation of Stan Lee: Beyond the Book
In June 2023, a team of three University of Wyoming student interns began researching the papers of Stan Lee, which are housed at the American Heritage Center (AHC). Their interns’ intention was to create an exciting and informative exhibit about … Continue reading
Posted in American Heritage Center, behind the scenes, Comic book history, Current events, Entertainment history, exhibits, Uncategorized
Tagged Archival Research, Bob Dylan Center, Comic Books, Curation, Exhibit Design, Fan Mail, Hugh Hefner, Jack Kirby, Kartoon Studios, Marvel Comics, POW! Entertainment, Stan Lee, Stan Lee Media, Student Interns, University of Wyoming, Woody Guthrie Center
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Wyoming Rails: The Untold Tales of Union Pacific Employees
The Union Pacific Railroad has been a driving force in connecting America over the decades. But behind the iconic engines and rail lines crisscrossing the Cowboy State are the hardworking people who brought the railroad to life. Now, the American … Continue reading
Designing the University of Wyoming: Merica Hall
Welcome back to our series exploring the University of Wyoming’s building history. In these posts, we’re digging into the narratives behind UW’s most iconic structures. When UW opened for classes on September 12, 1887, no campus housing was available. Students … Continue reading
Posted in architectural history, Architecture, Campus Heritage, Historic Buildings, Laramie, Student Life, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
Tagged Charles Merica, College of Pharmacy, Merica Hall, Minna Stoner, Nellie Tayloe Ross, On-campus Housing, Peanut Pond, University of Wyoming Campus Evolution, William Dubois, Women's Hall, Wyoming State Federation of Women's Clubs
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Titans of Terror: Godzilla and King Kong as Pop Culture Icons
As the film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opens, we consider the history and legacy of the two most famous giant monsters in film history. Both monsters are represented in posters and stills from the collection of Forrest J. … Continue reading
Posted in Film History, Pop Culture, science fiction, Uncategorized
Tagged American Cinema, Atomic Age, Crossover Films, Famous Monsters of Filmland, Forrest J. Ackerman, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Frankenstein, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Ishiro Honda, Japanese Cinema, Jerry Sohl, Kaiju Cinema, King Kong, Merian C. Cooper, Nuclear Allegory, Postcolonial Themes, Sequels and Remakes, Unproduced Scripts
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Gale Cleven and George Niethammer: The Wyoming Connection in “Masters of the Air”
If you are interested in the history of the Second World War, or interested in aviation, you may have been watching Masters of the Air, a new television series on Apple TV+. A companion to Band of Brothers and The … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Adaptations, American history, aviation, Biography and profiles, military history, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, World War II, Wyoming history
Tagged 100th Bomb Group, Bloody Hundredth, Bomber Pilots, Eighth Air Force, Gale Cleven, George Niethammer, Masters of the Air, Prisoners of War, Stalag Luft III, WWII, WWII Heroes
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A Friendship in the Books
For dearest Olga—who knows, loves and writes books—from a kindred soul with love and admiration. Ishbel Ross. Christmas 1964, inscription in An American Family: The Tafts, 1678 to 1964. For Olga Arnold—dear and understanding friend. Devotedly, Ishbel Ross. Christmas 1967, … Continue reading
Posted in Authors and literature, Biography and profiles, Book Category, Journalism, Uncategorized, Women in History, Women Writers, women's history
Tagged Book Inscriptions, Ishbel Ross, Ladies of the Press, Newspaper Career, Office of War Information, Olga Moore Arnold, Toppan Rare Book Library, University of Wyoming, women journalists
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