Category Archives: Authors

AHC Archivists coauthor book about the history of the Western Research Institute and Bureau of Mines

Posted on December 1, 2025 by ahcadmin

American Heritage Center archivists, Erin Shadrick and John Waggener, recently coauthored a book about the history of the Western Research Institute and its predecessor Bureau of Mines. The 73-page book, One Hundred Years on the High Plains of Technology, tells … Continue reading →

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After “Psycho”: Robert Bloch in the 1960s

Posted on October 27, 2025 by lwaggen2

Last Halloween, we introduced the recently processed papers of author Robert Bloch, best known as the author of the novel Psycho (1959), which was adapted in 1960 by Alfred Hitchcock into the legendary film of the same name.  In that … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Women of Oz

Posted on November 25, 2024 by ahcadmin

With the recent premiere of the long-awaited movie adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s book, Wicked, there is much talk about not only Glinda and Elphaba, two of Oz’s most famous witches, but also the larger Wizard of Oz universe. While we … Continue reading →

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Eve Farson – Better Than Any Man

Posted on July 8, 2024 by ahcadmin

Eve Farson was a woman with an indomitable spirit. She defied expectations and embarked on adventures that rivaled those of any man. The niece of Bram Stoker (author of the gothic horror novel, Dracula), Eve was born Enid Eveleen Stoker … Continue reading →

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Bucking Stereotypes: Celebrating Trailblazer Abe Morris for Black History Month

Posted on January 29, 2024 by ahcadmin

How did a young man from New Jersey become one of the first Black bull riders on the professional rodeo circuit? The story of rodeo pioneer Abe Morris is one of determination in the face of obstacles. Born in 1956, … Continue reading →

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The Macabre Magic of Richard Matheson’s Stories -Part Two

Posted on November 1, 2023 by ahcadmin

In this blog series, we are celebrating the life and work of Richard Matheson, a master of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. His stories and novels have inspired countless films, TV shows, and writers, from The Twilight Zone to Steven … Continue reading →

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The Macabre Magic of Richard Matheson’s Stories – Part One

Posted on October 28, 2023 by ahcadmin

Richard Matheson was a master of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. His stories and novels have inspired countless films, TV shows, and writers, from The Twilight Zone to Steven Spielberg, from Stephen King to George A. Romero. He wrote about … Continue reading →

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