Tag Archives: African-American history

Black History Highlight: Stepp Family Ranch

Posted on February 7, 2014 by stowam

The AHC would like to celebrate African-American experiences in the west by sharing this photograph of the Stepp family; taken on Alonzo T. Stepp’s ranch in the 1920s. Originally from Berea, Kentucky, Alonzo Stepp came to Wyoming to try cowboy … Continue reading →

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Black History Month Highlight: Bill Pickett

Posted on February 2, 2012 by ahcadmin

In honor of Black History Month, the AHC would like to share some of our collection material that highlights African-American life in the West and beyond. The Cowboy The original cowboy archetype in the US imagination was tall, rangy, and … Continue reading →

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