Category Archives: Wyoming history

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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From Fandom to Fanfiction to Nonfiction: Researching the Wyoming Territorial Penitentiary

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

In 2008, when I rediscovered Alias Smith and Jones (ASJ), a 1970s TV show I watched as a kid, I had no idea that several years later I’d be writing a book about the Wyoming Territorial Penitentiary.  Revisiting ASJ on … 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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Back to the Future in Wyoming: Addressing 1980s Energy Boom Impacts in Evanston

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

“I’ve got to see it to believe it” was Evanston mayor Dennis Ottley’s first reaction when he heard about the Overthrust Industrial Association (OIA). A 1983 issue of the Christian Science Monitor, reported that Ottley was incredulous that an industry-backed … 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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Folklife in Wyoming

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

Folklife is a complex, important and large component of culture. It encompasses the art, traditions and knowledge that passes down among a group of people and can be seen through dance, music, artwork, storytelling, ceremonies and belief sharing. While sometimes … Continue reading →

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