Category Archives: women’s history

Feminine Forces: Digitized Narratives of Fashion, Crime, and Advocacy

Posted on July 13, 2012 by ahcadmin

Step into the captivating world of influential women who shaped the realms of fashion, journalism, and advocacy in the 20th century as we explore digitized treasures from the papers of Betsy Talbot Blackwell, Grace Robinson, Irene Kuhn, and Toni Stabile.  … Continue reading →

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On My Honor I Will Try … The Girl Scouts of Wyoming

Posted on March 27, 2012 by ahcadmin

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America began as a means to provide young girls with a social environment outside of the confines of home and family. According to its mission … Continue reading →

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Black History Month Highlight: Elizabeth Byrd, Wyoming Politician

Posted on February 16, 2012 by ahcadmin

We continue our celebration of Black History Month by drawing much-deserved attention to Elizabeth Byrd.  She was another Wyoming “First,” in that she was the first African-American to serve in the Wyoming House of Representatives, as well as in the … Continue reading →

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June Knight: A Tale of Resilience and Success

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ahcadmin

Actress, singer and dancer June Knight was born Margaret Rose Vallikett, January 22, 1913 in Los Angeles, California. An only child to parents Holley and Beryl Vallikett, Margaret Rose turned an early handicap into a very successful career. Due to … Continue reading →

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Mademoiselle Maven: Exploring Betsy Talbot Blackwell’s Editorial Legacy

Posted on March 25, 2011 by ahcadmin

Betsy Talbot Blackwell (1905-1985) greatly influenced the way many young women’s magazines today are published. She began her career as an assistant fashion editor at Charm magazine in 1933, before becoming a fashion editor at Mademoiselle in 1935 with its … Continue reading →

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Mormon Handcart Pioneers

Posted on February 11, 2011 by ahcadmin

Mid-19th Century Mormon handcart pioneers migrated from the midwest to Salt Lake City, pushing their belongings across the many miles in handcarts, an arduous and dangerous task. The Hugo G. Janssen Photographs (1918-1955) contain photographs of original hand-cart members from … Continue reading →

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Rockies Playground: Short and Sweet Snowshoeing Insights

Posted on January 14, 2011 by ahcadmin

When it’s winter in the Rocky Mountains, one of the best ways to beat the doldrums that come with the season is to get outside for some exercise!  Snowshoes make it possible to do just that!  The style of snowshoe … Continue reading →

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Shattering Stereotypes: The Remarkable Story of Nellie Tayloe Ross

Posted on January 6, 2011 by ahcadmin

On January 5, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross, a Democrat, was sworn-in as Governor of Wyoming, becoming the first woman in American history to serve as a state governor.  Mrs. Ross was elected through a special election on November 4th, 1924 … Continue reading →

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