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Tag Archives: Activism
The Wonderful Women of Oz
With the recent premiere of the long-awaited movie adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s book, Wicked, there is much talk about not only Glinda and Elphaba, two of Oz’s most famous witches, but also the larger Wizard of Oz universe. While we … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, Women's History
Tagged Activism, American Literature, Betsy Bobbin, Book illustrations, Children's literature, Dorothy Gale, Fantasy Literature, Female characters, Fitzhugh collection, General Jinjur, L. Frank Baum, Matilda Joslyn Gage, Oz Books, Ozma, Toppan Rare Books Library, Wicked, Wizard of Oz
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From Nigeria to the US: An LGBTQ+ Perspective
Stepping onto American soil for the first time, I carried with me the weight of a culture where discussions about homosexuality were often shrouded in silence and stigma. It was both thrilling and intimidating for me as a Nigerian student … Continue reading
Native American Day in Wyoming: Celebrating Nellie Scott
In 2004, the Wyoming State Legislature enacted House Bill HB0094, establishing the second Friday of May as Native American Day. This day is observed by public schools, state and local governments, and other organizations throughout Wyoming. This year, the American … Continue reading
What Could Be Better Than to Be Remembered?: The Achievements and Character of Nancy Van de Vate
It is understandable for people to want to be remembered during their lives and beyond their deaths. For musical composers, their art can transcend their mortality, that is if their music continues to be performed and heard, or in other … Continue reading
Posted in Biographies and Profiles
Tagged Activism, Activism in Music, Canonization of Music, Chernobyl Composition, Discrimination, Discriminatory Hiring Practices, Feminism, Gender Bias, Hamlet Opera, Legacy in Art, Musical Composers, Musical Legacy, Nancy Van de Vate, Persistence and Ambition, University Discrimination, Vienna Modern Masters, Women Empowerment, Women's Rights
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Empowering Communities: Exploring the Impact of MEChA at the University of Wyoming
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our blog is highlighting the archived collection of the University of Wyoming’s chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán, more commonly known by its acronym MEChA. As an organization, MEChA encourages cultural pride, … Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Activism: Gladys Margaret Crane’s Enduring Cultural Footprint
August 26th marks Women’s Equality Day, and in that spirit, our blog will delve into the papers of Professor Gladys Margaret Crane, a woman of many interests and talents. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 8, 1928. Crane … Continue reading
Spotlighting Communism & Hollywood in the papers of Sesame Street’s Mr. Hooper
One of the most recognizable figures of the first thirteen years (1969-1982) of PBS’s Sesame Street was Mr. Hooper the grocer, played by veteran actor Will Lee. He was one of the four original human characters on the show. Before … Continue reading
Ted and Johanna Gostas: Resilience Amidst Adversity
Johanna Gostas served as Wyoming coordinator for the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. Her husband, U. S. Army Maj. Theodore W. Gostas, was taken prisoner by the North Vietnamese during the Tet Offensive … Continue reading