Tag Archives: Samuel H. Knight

Designing the University of Wyoming: Science Hall

As the University of Wyoming’s official archive, the American Heritage Center is continuing our series on UW’s building history. We’re here to share the interesting tales behind some of UW’s treasured structures. UW’s Geology Building is more than just a … Continue reading

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Bringing AHC Archives to Life in the Field: Rediscovering Wyoming’s Geology through Doc Knight

Erin Stoesz, Wyoming State Science Fair Director and Assistant Lecturer in the UW Geology Department, recently completed an exciting project revising GEOL2080, which is UW’s general field geology course, with the support of a Teaching and Research Grant from the … Continue reading

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Hanna, Wyoming’s 1903 “Frightful Disaster”

It was a normal Tuesday morning in the Union Pacific Coal Company mining town of Hanna, Wyoming, when disaster struck on June 30, 1903. It was about 10:30 in the morning when coal gas in the Hanna No. 1 mine caught … Continue reading

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Celebrating Homecoming with Cowboy Joe – A Wyoming Icon

October 1922 is attributed as the first officially documented date of the University of Wyoming’s homecoming. Celebrations included class reunions, open houses, a homecoming dance, parades, and of course, the homecoming football game. Wyoming football origins date back as early … Continue reading

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Check Out the American Heritage Center’s Virtual Exhibits!

2020 was a banner year for new American Heritage Center virtual exhibits. Take a look this selection of what we’ve been working on this past year. “Stampede” by Jerry Palen During the course of its 43 year run, “Stampede” became … Continue reading

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Samuel H. Knight and Man’s Best Friend

Dogs are one of life’s greatest treasures. They love their owners unconditionally, enjoy walks, belly rubs, and appreciate any moment that they spend with their owner. For centuries, people have had great admiration for dogs and enjoy capturing their essence … Continue reading

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