Category Archives: Digital collections

Behind the Scenes at the Cone: Digitizing History

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ahcadmin

In this day and age, technology is everywhere and embedded in everything we see and do. But how do we digitize historical documents while perfectly preserving them? Well, the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center has someone named Halena Bagdonas, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Archives Month (Hint: It’s actually bigger than just a month)

Posted on October 3, 2022 by ahcadmin

October is American Archives Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting ways in which archives are staying involved in current events around the world, featuring the American Heritage Center’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wyoming. Archives like the AHC assist communities … Continue reading →

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Art of the Hunt: Jake Korell’s Story

Posted on September 26, 2022 by ahcadmin

Jacob “Trapper Jake” Korell (1914-2013) was a legendary Wyomingite who had a bright personality and a passion for trapping. He was skillful and thoughtful in his work and held great respect for the animals he caught. He began trapping when … Continue reading →

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The Powell Tribune’s La Pagina Español

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ahcadmin

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans the period from September 15 to October 15, was first observed as a heritage week under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 then became a federally recognized heritage month under President Ronald Regan in 1988. … Continue reading →

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Wrangling the Western Metaphor: Charles Belden’s Wyoming Imagery

Posted on August 15, 2022 by ahcadmin

Reaching the Pitchfork Ranch in the 1920s wasn’t easy. In fact, it was arduous. Imagine yourself on the trek. After transferring at the Billings, Montana, branch line to the end of the rails in Cody, Wyoming, a light horse-drawn stage … Continue reading →

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A Hair-Raising Ascent – Free Soloing the Grand Teton

Posted on May 3, 2021 by ahcadmin

Today’s mountain climbers would call it free soloing, but in August 1923 it was simply three college students who were short on equipment. Brashly, they believed they could summit the Grand Teton. David DeLap had taken up mountain climbing on … Continue reading →

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Emancipation Day at Cheyenne’s Allen Chapel AME Church

Posted on April 12, 2021 by ahcadmin

You’ve probably heard of Juneteenth, but have you ever heard of Emancipation Day? Emancipation Day has been celebrated on different dates in the U.S. since the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The tradition of Watch … Continue reading →

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Check Out the American Heritage Center’s Virtual Exhibits!

Posted on January 4, 2021 by ahcadmin

2020 was a banner year for new American Heritage Center virtual exhibits. Take a look this selection of what we’ve been working on this past year. “Stampede” by Jerry Palen During the course of its 43 year run, “Stampede” became … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Good and the Bad: AHC Collecting COVID-19 Continues into Holiday Season and Spring 2021

Posted on December 14, 2020 by ahcadmin

The holidays starting with Halloween through the Chinese New Year in January have traditionally been a time of celebrations, parties, and gatherings with co-workers, friends, family, and loved ones. With the continued spread of COVID-19 globally, the CDC and Department … Continue reading →

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Digital Preservation 101: Demystifying the Digital

Posted on July 20, 2020 by ahcadmin

Have you ever wondered about what happens to the digital files that get donated to the American Heritage Center? Or what happens with files that were created on software that no longer exists? Can the AHC deal with 5” floppy … Continue reading →

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