Category Archives: Flu

We Asked, You Answered: Documenting Life During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on May 25, 2020 by ahcadmin

Why is the Diary of Anne Frank one of the most important works of literature of all time? How did this book influence how we remember World War II, the Nazi Regime, and the Holocaust? Although the Holocaust can be … Continue reading →

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Archive Your Wyoming Coronavirus Story with the American Heritage Center!

Posted on April 20, 2020 by ahcadmin

The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) wants to hear from you! The AHC is initiating a COVID-19 Collection Project to gather experiences from across Wyoming. Your submissions will document for future generations the impact that this pandemic has on your work, education, personal life, community, along with any additional observations you may wish to make. These stories tell us what’s happening from an individual perspective, providing a personal and in-depth look at the impact of COVID-19 on our community. For more information go to https://forms.gle/h9GTC9YjSUYUJdgX8 Continue reading →

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A Past Pandemic In Wyoming: The Spanish Flu, 1918-1919

Posted on March 23, 2020 by ahcadmin

Though disease epidemics were common throughout America and the West in earlier times, the worst epidemic in terms of loss of human life came to Wyoming early in the 20th century, in the fall of 1918.  From October of that … Continue reading →

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