Category Archives: LGBTQIA+

Celebrating LGBTQ Pride: The S.J. Moffat Collection

Posted on June 29, 2020 by

While Pride celebrations have changed to accommodate pandemic restrictions in June 2020, we are highlighting the AHC’s “Out West in the Rockies” LGBT collections. “Out West in the Rockies” seeks to preserve and highlight narratives of LGBTQ people and communities … Continue reading →

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New Finding Aids: August 2019

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

We’ve had a busy and productive summer processing collections! Here’s another round of finding aids we’ve published so you can see what we’ve been up to. As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for our collections. … Continue reading →

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2018 marks the 20th remembrance of Matthew Shepard’s murder

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

To honor Matthew Shepard’s memory and continue efforts to strengthen compassion and inclusivity in our community for LGBTQ+ and all social identities, the American Heritage Center curated an exhibit that is on display until October 31 at the Buchanan Performing … Continue reading →

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Transitioning to Her True Self: S.J. Moffat’s Story

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

Shannon Moffat, born Samuel Johnston Moffat and known professionally as S. J. Moffat, transitioned in her 50s and had a long and storied career in her 82 years. She was born on August 23, 1927 in a small suburb of Pittsburgh. … Continue reading →

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Commemorative Display about Matthew Shepard at the American Heritage Center

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

The Shepard Symposium for Social Justice begins tomorrow, April 11, at the Wyoming Union on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie. According to the symposium’s website, the Shepard Symposium, an annual event at the University of Wyoming since 1997, … Continue reading →

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