Tag Archives: digital collections

Behind the Scenes at the Cone: Digitizing History

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ahcadmin

In this day and age, technology is everywhere and embedded in everything we see and do. But how do we digitize historical documents while perfectly preserving them? Well, the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center has someone named Halena Bagdonas, … Continue reading →

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In Focus: The Photography of Lora Webb Nichols

Posted on April 25, 2022 by ahcadmin

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 →

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Digital Preservation 101: Demystifying the Digital

Posted on July 20, 2020 by ahcadmin

Have you ever wondered about what happens to the digital files that get donated to the American Heritage Center? Or what happens with files that were created on software that no longer exists? Can the AHC deal with 5” floppy … Continue reading →

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Arapaho Language Dictionary Cards and Audio Recordings Now Available Online

Posted on January 17, 2014 by ahcadmin

Are you interested in learning more about the Arapaho language? You might be interested in a digital collection at the American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming. The AHC has digitized and made accessible online more than 1,600 English-Arapaho dictionary cards … Continue reading →

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The Oregon Trail

Posted on December 13, 2011 by ahcadmin

You might remember this game; it was a classic facet in many an elementary school classroom.  Its release in Wii format in 2011 brought the joy of cholera and “fording the river” to a whole new generation.  While this was … Continue reading →

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From Page to Pixel: Owen Wister’s Collection in the Digital Age

Posted on April 7, 2011 by ahcadmin

The American Heritage Center has completed a project to digitize the collection of famed Western author, Owen Wister. The collection includes journals, manuscripts, photographs, articles, publications, and correspondence. These materials deal primarily with Wister’s interest in and travels to the … Continue reading →

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Shattering Stereotypes: The Remarkable Story of Nellie Tayloe Ross

Posted on January 6, 2011 by ahcadmin

On January 5, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross, a Democrat, was sworn-in as Governor of Wyoming, becoming the first woman in American history to serve as a state governor.  Mrs. Ross was elected through a special election on November 4th, 1924 … Continue reading →

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