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Cold War Foundations: How Anti-Communist Sentiment Shaped University of Wyoming’s Coe Library

When students hurry through the doors of William Robertson Coe Library today, few may realize they’re entering a building born not just from architectural necessity, but from Cold War politics, academic freedom battles, and the vision of a passionate Americana … Continue reading

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Designing the University of Wyoming: The Architecture of Agricultural Education

When the University of Wyoming opened its doors in 1887, agriculture was more than just another field of study—it was a cornerstone of the institution’s mission. The Morrill Act of 1862 had established land-grant universities across America with a clear … Continue reading

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Welcome to the University of Wyoming’s Living Room

The Wyoming Union on the University of Wyoming opened on March 3, 1939, and soon became the “living room of campus,” as described on the Union’s website. The university had expanded greatly since its inception in 1886 with a much … Continue reading

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