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AHC Welcomes New Director, Bridget Burke

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

Bridget Burke has been named director of the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center. She begins the position July 1. “She has a passion for fostering collaborative scholarship, and she will continue to promote the accessibility of the AHC’s internationally … Continue reading →

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U.S. Information Agent’s Papers Shed Light on U.S. Propaganda Strategy in S.E. Asia

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

Lloyd Burlingham was a United States Foreign Service information officer. He was born in Manila, Philippines, around 1911. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1952 and then studied at Columbia University’s Russian Institute. From 1955 to 1956, he … Continue reading →

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The AHC will be closed August 10th, 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by

The American Heritage Center will be closed for research visits on Monday, August 10th, due to a staff retreat. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, August 11th.  We apologize for any inconvenience, but look forward to assisting you with … Continue reading →

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AHC Director Mark Greene Announces His Retirement

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

Readers might conclude, from my vita, that I am rather young to retire.  This is unfortunately true.  I am compelled to retire because of the continuing degradation of my health since my lumbar infarction in summer 2012.  I have finally … Continue reading →

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Victor Gruen: Architect of Urban Renewal

Posted on February 3, 2015 by

Anyone interested in American architectural history, especially those intrigued by the mid-century modern style, will be pleased to learn that the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has recently digitized part of an important collection in this area.  The … Continue reading →

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AHC Receives Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Grant to Digitize Women’s Political Collections

Posted on December 11, 2014 by

The American Heritage Center is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund for the 2015 calendar year.  The grant will fund the digitization, preservation, and online access of four collections … Continue reading →

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Fall 2014 edition of “Heritage Highlights” hot off the presses!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by

The latest edition of Heritage Highlights shares a bit about what’s been happening at the American Heritage Center lately.  You’ll find some great information about the Immigration Symposium, the Klausner Fellow’s lecture, and a note from our director Mark Greene about … Continue reading →

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