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‘It’s in My Heart’: A Lakota Chief’s Descendant Bridges Past and Present in Wyoming

Posted on December 9, 2024 by ahcadmin

I had the opportunity to listen to many interviews conducted for the American Heritage Center’s Wyoming Voices Project. It’s an oral history project, which means it is a collection and study of historical events and information using recordings of interviews … Continue reading →

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Tales and Traditions: Folklife in Wyoming

Posted on July 15, 2019 by ahcadmin

Folklife is a complex, important and large component of culture. It encompasses the art, traditions and knowledge that passes down among a group of people and can be seen through dance, music, artwork, storytelling, ceremonies and belief sharing. While sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Tin Pan Alley with L. Wolfe Gilbert

Posted on August 28, 2012 by ahcadmin

L. Wolfe “Wolfie” Gilbert (1886-1970) was a Ukrainian-born songwriter of the early to mid 20th century. He was born in Odessa, and immigrated to Philadelphia as an infant with his family. At age 14 they relocated to New York, where … Continue reading →

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Harmonic Echoes – Exploring Larry Adler’s Musical Impact

Posted on May 18, 2011 by ahcadmin

Lawrence Cecil “Larry” Adler was born in Baltimore on February 10, 1914 to parents Louis and Sadie. A self-taught harmonica player, he gained worldwide recognition as the musician who brought the instrument to the ‘serious music’ stage. He began playing … Continue reading →

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