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Video Series Brings Union Pacific Railroad Stories to Life
When you think of the Union Pacific Railroad, you might picture massive locomotives or endless stretches of track crossing the plains. But for a recent American Heritage Center oral history project, it’s the people and their stories that take center … Continue reading →
Posted in American Heritage Center, American History, Women's History, Wyoming
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Tagged 1970s, Breaking Barriers, Camaraderie, Hispanic Railroaders, interviews, Life Between the Rails, Oral History, Personal stories, Railroad Heritage Preservation, Railroad Workers, Technological Change, Telegraph Operators, Union Pacific Foundation, Union Pacific Railroad, Video Series, Women in Railroading, Working Conditions, Workplace Diversity, World War II, Wyoming
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Bonds of Life and Limb: Women of the Union Pacific
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 →