Category Archives: resources

Exploring Ecology’s Roots – The Clements Papers

Frederic Edward Clements, a leading botanist of the early twentieth century, was born 16 September 1874 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Ephraim George and Mary Angeline (Scoggin) Clements.  He received a B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska in … Continue reading

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University Preserves Legacy of Late Senator Wallop

The following press release was created by UW Public Relations in the wake of former U.S. Senator Malcolm Wallop’s death on September 14, 2011. September 16, 2011 — The University of Wyoming is preserving the legacy of the late Malcolm … Continue reading

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Found in the Archives: Hindenburg Survivors!

Well, not exactly. However, after the recent processing of the Denis J. Mulligan papers, the AHC was thrilled to find documents that survived the crash of the Hindenburg. Mulligan had these documents in his possession after chairing the investigation of … Continue reading

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Secret Agent Man: The Papers of Frank Wilson

Another Depression-era collection has been processed and made available online thanks to an NHPRC grant! Two important news events during the Great Depression were the Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping case and the conviction of Al Capone. Frank Wilson, Chief of … Continue reading

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Tracing the Trails of Wyoming’s Cattle Industry through the AHC Archives

The records of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association held at the AHC form the nucleus of a large body of material documenting animal husbandry in the West. The Association’s stated mission is to advocate for issues related to the cattle industry, … Continue reading

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Frank Meyers Photographs Digitized

The AHC has completed a project to digitize over 900 negatives from Rawlins-area photographer Frank Meyers. Frank J. Meyers (1890-1973) purchased the Rawlins photography business of Hugh J. Rogner in 1923. Meyers ran the business for 50 years until his … Continue reading

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From Page to Pixel: Owen Wister’s Collection in the Digital Age

The American Heritage Center has completed a project to digitize the collection of famed Western author, Owen Wister. The collection includes journals, manuscripts, photographs, articles, publications, and correspondence. These materials deal primarily with Wister’s interest in and travels to the … Continue reading

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O’Mahoney’s Wyoming: A Dive into the Political Landscape of a Stalwart Senator

Joseph C. O’Mahoney was a Wyoming Democratic senator for 25 years, 1934-1960. He was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on November 5, 1884. He moved to Cheyenne in 1916 where he worked at a newspaper owned by John Kendrick, then governor … Continue reading

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Time-Traveling Through Toppan: A Peek into the Pages of Ancient Wisdom

Alexander of Hales (ca.1185 to 1245) was a Franciscan scholar from Gloucestershire, England, who taught theology and philosophy in Paris. He was obviously still popular in the fifteenth century when this book was printed in Germany by Anton Koberger: one … Continue reading

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Cheramy Collection: Unveiling American Indian History at the Toppan Rare Books Library

The Toppan Rare Books Library is home to a remarkable piece of history – The Cheramy Collection. Donated in 2008 by Ed and Shirley Cheramy of Jackson, Wyoming, this collection comprises more than 150 books, articles, and government publications that … Continue reading

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