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Category Archives: Historical Preservation
Designing the University of Wyoming: Old Main
Welcome to the first installment in our series exploring the legacy of iconic buildings at the University of Wyoming. In this ongoing collection of posts, we’re taking a walk back through time to tell the stories behind some of UW’s … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Campus Heritage, Historical Preservation, Landmark Buildings, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged American Heritage Center Exhibits, Architecture, Building Renovation, Campus Development, Heritage Conservation, Historical Narratives, Old Main, Preservation Efforts, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Archives, University of Wyoming history
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Preserving History, One Negative at A Time
The American Heritage Center is home to nearly 90,000 cubic feet of historically significant collection material, representing centuries of cultural heritage within a wide range of subject matter. Whether it be a paper document, work of art, three-dimensional artifact, analog … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, American Heritage Center, Archival preservation, behind the scenes, Digitization techniques, Historical Preservation, Photographic collections, Uncategorized
Tagged Acetate film, American Heritage Center, Archival Materials, Digitization Techniques, Historical photographs, Historical Photos, Historical preservation, Nitrate film, Nitrate Film Preservation, Photographic collections, Photography
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Frederick Gutheim: Conservation Activist and Planning Policy Mastermind
Frederick Gutheim was born on March 3, 1908, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was raised in Washington, D.C., where he attended Sidwell Friends School and later Dr. Devitt’s Preparatory School. He earned a degree from the Experimental College of the University … Continue reading
Your American Heritage Center FAQs Answered
October is Archives Month, and as part of its recognition of the auspicious occasion, the Smithsonian’s institutional archives has posted a blog titled The Smithsonian’s Top 6 Archives Myths. So far as I know, here at the American Heritage Center … Continue reading
Posted in Accessing historical documents, American Archives Month, Archival preservation, Archival work, Digital collections, Historical Preservation, popular culture, resources
Tagged American Heritage Center, American Heritage Center building, Archival accessioning, Archival collections, Digital Archiving, Toppan Rare Books Library, University of Wyoming history, western history, Wyoming history
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