Category Archives: University of Wyoming history

E. Deane Hunton and Steamboat

Posted on December 2, 2019 by

E. Deane Hunton was born in Virginia in 1885. When he was three years old his family moved out around Wheatland, Wyoming. E. Deane Hunton attended the University of Wyoming where he obtained a degree in mining engineering. During his … Continue reading →

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Putting the Women Back into Women’s Suffrage

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the passage of Wyoming’s woman suffrage law.  Wyoming’s women were voting and holding public office decades before the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in 1920.  Indeed, the successful implementation of woman suffrage in Wyoming and … Continue reading →

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Once A Cowboy, Always A Cowboy: The History of Homecoming at the University of Wyoming

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Today, homecoming celebrations are often associated with fall and football, but it may not always have been true.  The tradition of homecoming is generally a celebration of welcoming former students and members of high schools, colleges, or churches within the … Continue reading →

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New Finding Aids: September 2019

Posted on September 22, 2019 by

Another productive month for our archivists at the American Heritage Center. Here’s another round of finding aids we’ve published so you can see what collections we’ve recently processed. As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for … Continue reading →

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Archives Rewind Vol. 7

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

August is almost over and the start of the fall semester is about to get underway once again. Before all of that gets going, let’s take a step back and enjoy some more highlights from our “Archives on the Air” … 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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Navigating Botany Led by W.G. Solheim I

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

Wilhelm G. Solheim was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, in 1898. He earned his M.A. degree in 1926, followed by his Doctorate in 1928, from the University of Illinois. He came to UW that next year and worked as professor emeritus … Continue reading →

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New Finding Aids: July 2019

Posted on July 22, 2019 by

The faculty have been processing collections left and right, so here’s another round of new finding aids we’ve published. As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for our collections. These aids help you find information about … Continue reading →

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New Finding Aids: June 2019

Posted on June 24, 2019 by

We’ll we’ve been really busy this summer processing collections — so much so we’re publishing another round this quickly! As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for our collections. These aids help you find information about … Continue reading →

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Archives Rewind Vol. 4

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

Another Monday, another blog — time for round four of our “Archives Rewind” series. Let’s dive in and see what we can come up with today, shall we? Rewinding for Volume 4… Episode 92 – Downtown Cheyenne – Verna Edicott … Continue reading →

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