Tag Archives: Gender equality

Bonds of Life and Limb: Women of the Union Pacific

Posted on October 7, 2024 by ahcadmin

In the rugged terrain of Wyoming, the railroad carves its path like a long river of steel, shaping the history and spirit of the place. Yet, the stories of those who spend their lives on the rails, laboring with grit, … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Activism: Gladys Margaret Crane’s Enduring Cultural Footprint

Posted on August 28, 2023 by ahcadmin

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 →

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suffrage \ noun suf·frage \ ˈsə-frij , sometimes -fə-rij \ Definition: The right to vote, especially in political elections

Posted on December 10, 2017 by ahcadmin

Wyoming is unique among the states that form our nation, in granting women the right to vote in 1869. The territory of Wyoming paved the way for the rest of the country, not only by being the first to allow … Continue reading →

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