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Tag Archives: Samuel H. Knight
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
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
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
Posted in announcements, cartoons, Digital collections, exhibits, found in the archive, Photographic collections, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
Tagged Charles J. Belden, Jerry Palen, pronghorn, Richard Tregaskis, Samuel H. Knight, Stampede, University of Wyoming, Vietnam War
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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
Posted in University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming
Tagged dog, dogs, Samuel H. Knight
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