Category Archives: Under-documented communities

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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Washakie: Through the Lens of Time

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

Today we commemorate Chief Washakie, a leader of the Eastern Shoshones from the 1840s until his death on February 20, 1900 who embodied all the traits of great leadership. He exhibited bravery, skills as an orator and diplomat, and a … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Black History Month: The June Vanleer Williams Story

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

African-American journalist and editor June Vanleer Williams is not necessarily well-known, but what a rich life she led. Williams was an actress, a casting director, a journalist, a playwright, a poet, and an active member in Karamu House, which is the … Continue reading →

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The Rock Springs Massacre, Sept.2, 1885

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

During the summer of 1885, tensions had been building between Chinese coal miners and European coal miners in Rock Springs, Wyoming Territory. Both groups were employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company and were having a dispute over wages. According … Continue reading →

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Save the Date! MEChA and the AHC to Host Unique Event with Art, Music, Poetry and Discussion

Posted on August 7, 2014 by

The UW American Heritage Center (AHC) and the UW student organization Movimiento Estudiantíl Chicana/o de Azltán (MEChA) are hosting an exciting event on September 17 from 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. at the AHC, which is located in the Centennial … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by

Here’s a photograph from the American Heritage Center’s collections to help mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year, which starts today.  2014 is the year of the horse in the Chinese zodiac calendar.

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Investigating Heart Mountain Relocation Camp with the Lester Hunt papers

Posted on January 10, 2014 by

The American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming is really on a digitization roll! We’ve just digitized and uploaded about 220 documents regarding the Heart Mountain Relocation Center and a 1949 film titled “Wyoming and Its Natural Resources” … Continue reading →

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