Category Archives: military history

Cementing a Relationship: How Concrete brought New Mexicans to Wyoming

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was one event that led to Hispanics first settling in Wyoming, as it brought the U.S. Army into Wyoming. Only shortly after the war ended, the United States sent the Regiment of Mounted Rifles to occupy … Continue reading →

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Johanna Gostas’ POW-MIA Papers

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

Johanna Gostas served as Wyoming coordinator for the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. Her husband, U. S. Army Maj. Theodore W. Gostas, was taken prisoner by the North Vietnamese during the Tet Offensive … Continue reading →

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The Cowboy Battalion

Posted on May 19, 2016 by

2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Wyoming. Continue reading →

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Prisoner of War Diaries

Posted on November 9, 2015 by

“Historical events of National importance are duly recorded by historians, but the personal and individual experiences that make up these events are too many times lost with the passing of time.” Gilbert Verney; Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc.; Bennington, N.H.; October … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2014 by

Today the American Heritage Center honors military veterans and those in active duty; and commemorate those who never came home. Thank you.    

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World War II Films Digitized: Paul J. Halloran

Posted on May 9, 2014 by

The American Heritage Center has digitized and made accessible online 30 films from the Paul J. Halloran papers #4832. Paul J. Halloran was a prominent naval officer and civil engineer during the twentieth century. He oversaw construction of Pacific airbases … Continue reading →

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Majewski Lecture: Oilmen in the Beltway

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

We hope that you can join us on March 11th for Dr. Ellen Wald’s lecture!  Dr. Wald is the 2012 recipient of the Bernard Majewski research fellowship.  

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