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Category Archives: Wyoming history
Celebrating 200 Years of Independence
July 4, 1976, marked the 200th anniversary of when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. It is little known that on that original day of independence, only two people signed the document – John Hancock, president … Continue reading
Hanna, Wyoming’s 1903 “Frightful Disaster”
It was a normal Tuesday morning in the Union Pacific Coal Company mining town of Hanna, Wyoming, when disaster struck on June 30, 1903. It was about 10:30 in the morning when coal gas in the Hanna No. 1 mine caught … Continue reading
Posted in Coal industry, Mine disasters, mining history, Uncategorized, Western history, Wyoming history, Wyoming History Day
Tagged 1903 Disaster, Hanna Basin Museum, Hanna No. 1 Mine, Hanna Wyoming, Immigrant Workers, Mine Explosion, Mine Safety, Nancy Anderson, Samuel H. Knight, Union Pacific Coal Company, WyoHistory.org, Wyoming Digital Newspaper Collection
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From Pastures to Prosperity: A History of Powell, Wyoming
In honor of the incorporation of Powell Wyoming on May 10, 1910, here is a brief history and glance at the city. The history of Powell, Wyoming is long and storied. The Powell area was first discovered by white men … Continue reading
Posted in Agricultural history, Interns' projects, Local history, Uncategorized, water resources, Wyoming history
Tagged A. G. Lucier, Agriculture, Buffalo Bill Cody, Community Development, John Colter, Major John Wesley Powell, Powell High School, Powell Wyoming, Shoshone Irrigation Project, Shoshone River, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Western Expansion, Wyoming history
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Your Loving Frank: Romance on the Transcontinental Railroad
It might surprise you to find romance amid the story of the back-breaking and dangerous labor involved in building the transcontinental railroad. But we have one for you. We’re commemorating the anniversary of the joining of the Central Pacific and … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, Biography and profiles, Railroad History, Uncategorized, Western history, Westward migration, women's history, Wyoming history
Tagged Family correspondence, Frances Jennings Casement, Jack Casement, John S. Casement, Love letters, Railroad Construction, Transcontinental Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is a time to celebrate the history, traditions, cultures, and contributions of all Asian American and Pacific Islander immigrants and citizens in the United States. This month was chosen because it commemorates the immigration of the … Continue reading
Posted in Asian American history, Immigration, Japanese internment, Racism, Uncategorized, Western history, World War II, Wyoming history
Tagged Bill Manbo, Estelle Ishigo, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Internment Camp Life, Internment Camps, Japanese American Community, Japanese American Experience, Japanese American Internment
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In Focus: The Photography of Lora Webb Nichols
Explore history through the lens of Lora Webb Nichols, a longtime resident of Encampment, Wyoming, in an American Heritage Center’s virtual exhibit. The curated exhibit showcases a selection from Nichols’ extensive collection of photographs, providing a glimpse into the past, … Continue reading
Posted in Local history, Photographic collections, Photography, Uncategorized, women's history, Wyoming history
Tagged Civilian Conservation Corps, digital collections, Documentary Photography, Encampment Wyoming, Lora Webb Nichols, Lucy Davies, Nicole Hill, Pioneer life, Pioneer Photographer, Virtual archives, Women photographers
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Frontier Life Chronicles: The Legacy of Mable Wyoming Cheney Moudy
Mable Wyoming Cheney was born on May 2, 1878, in Atlantic City, near South Pass, Wyoming. Her father, Ervin F. Cheney (1844-1922), came west to Fort Sanders as a soldier after the Civil War. He helped survey the town of … Continue reading
Posted in Biography and profiles, Laramie, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Western history, women's history, Wyoming history
Tagged Chief Washakie, Diaries, Ervin F. Cheney, Frontier Life, Lander, laramie, Mable Cheney, Mathilda J. Henry, Memoirs & Books, Pioneer Women, Ross Moudy, South Pass City, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
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Caroline Lockhart: Cody’s Wild West Woman
In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s explore the life and times of one Caroline Lockhart! Caroline Lockhart, born February 24, 1871, is just one of Wyoming’s many famous women. She moved to Cody, Wyoming, in 1904 and remained there … Continue reading
Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole National Monument Controversy
Grand Teton National Park – one of the most beautiful spots in Wyoming – turns 93 on February 26. It was originally a Native American hunting ground. British and American fur traders were drawn to the area for its exceptionally … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, environmental history, National Parks, Political history, Uncategorized, Western history, Wyoming history
Tagged Cliff Hansen, Conservationists, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, John D. Rockefeller, National Park Service, Olaus Murie, Ranching, Snake River Land Company, Wildlife Preservation, Wyoming Stock Growers Association
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The Last of the Great Train Bandits – Bill Carlisle
February 9th marks the 106th anniversary of William L. “Bill” Carlisle’s first train robbery, which took place in 1916 outside Green River. It was a sensational event in the state, all the more notable as it was thought that the … Continue reading