Tag Archives: Burt C. Buffum

Burt C. Buffum, Part Two

Posted on October 12, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Archives Aide Patty Kessler Buffum’s Second Term at the University of Wyoming Buffum left Wyoming in 1900 to serve as the director of the Colorado Agricultural College’s experiment station in Fort Collins. Prior to his departure, the … Continue reading →

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Burt C. Buffum, Part One

Posted on October 5, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Archives Aide Patty Kessler “Agriculture is the foundation of civilization, and the commercial, educational and ethical advancement of the people rests primarily on the creation and increase of new wealth from the soil.” –Burt C. Buffum, … Continue reading →

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The American Heritage Center Provides Original Image for the State’s New Rodeo License Plate

Posted on February 2, 2026 by ahcadmin

One of the most iconic rodeo photographs ever taken is now featured on Wyoming’s new rodeo specialty license plate. The scene depicted on the license plate comes from an original image by Burt C. Buffum, whose collection of photographs and … Continue reading →

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