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Burt C. Buffum, Part One

Posted on October 5, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Archives Aide Patty Kessler “Agriculture is the foundation of civilization, and the commercial, educational and ethical advancement of the people rests primarily on the creation and increase of new wealth from the soil.” –Burt C. Buffum, … Continue reading →

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Just In Time for America250, a New Book About Wyoming’s History

Posted on September 28, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by Paul Flesher, Director of the American Heritage Center Did you ever want to know more about the history of Wyoming—the state we all know and love—in an accessible way? If so, then Wyoming’s History in 76 Objects … Continue reading →

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Plumbing the Depths of Adventure in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Posted on September 21, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Reference Archivist Rob Kelly On September 14th, 1964, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea premiered on television. Created by Irwin Allen as a spinoff of his movie of the same name that had been released … Continue reading →

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A History of Peru & Tourism

Posted on September 14, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by Photo and A/V Archives Aid Tom Hillhouse When most people think of Peru, they think of the Incan civilization. Which is fair, the Incan Civilization was super cool! However the Incas tend to be a catch-all for … Continue reading →

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“The Blood-Stained Book”: Murder Ballads of the Johnson County War

Posted on September 7, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Audiovisual Archivist Jessica LaBozetta. In Jessica’s free time, she enjoys playing traditional folk music and bluegrass in her community. The author would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful librarians at the Johnson County … Continue reading →

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Dolly Parton in the Movies: Behind the Scenes with 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias

Posted on August 31, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Marketing Coordinator Miles Amende Dolly Parton passed away last week after a lifelong career of singing, songwriting, acting, and philanthropy. Parton looms large in popular culture, and it’s unsurprising that she makes an appearance in the … Continue reading →

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The Morality of A.C. Ivy

Posted on August 24, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by Ansley (Crow) Smoll, winner of the AHC’s 2026 Undergraduate Research Award for her project “The Morality of A.C. Ivy: How One Man’s Stance on Medicine Explains the Largest Scam in Cancer History.” History often asks for a … Continue reading →

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The First Face of “Today” — Dave Garroway

Posted on August 17, 2026 by ahcadmin

In the early 1950s, morning television consisted of a test pattern broadcast to screens across the nation. So, when NBC launched Today at 7am on January 14, 1952, it was a TV first. The show’s host was bespectacled, bow-tied, six-foot-two-inch … Continue reading →

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Gene Gressley, Former AHC Director, Passes

Posted on August 10, 2026 by ahcadmin

Dr. Gene M. Gressley (1931-2026) It is with sorrow and respect for his achievements that the American Heritage Center (AHC) announces the death of its long-serving and influential director, Gene Maurice Gressley. He passed away on May 13, 2026, just … Continue reading →

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“The Wrongs Which We Seek to Condemn”: Nuremberg and the Challenge of Justice After Nazi Germany, Part Two

Posted on August 10, 2026 by ahcadmin

Content Warning: This blogpost features discussion and images related to the Holocaust. Some readers may find this material distressing. This is the second part in a two part series on the Nuremberg Trials. The International Military Tribunal began on November … Continue reading →

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