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Tag Archives: University of Wyoming
Celebrating UW Veterans
Being a land-grant university, the University of Wyoming is no stranger to military service. Currently home to the Army ROTC Cowboy Battalion and the Air Force ROTC 940th Cadet Wing, military service at UW stretches back to the university’s early … Continue reading
We Asked, You Answered: Documenting Life During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Why is the Diary of Anne Frank one of the most important works of literature of all time? How did this book influence how we remember World War II, the Nazi Regime, and the Holocaust? Although the Holocaust can be … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, Collection donor, Coronavirus outbreak, Current events, Digital collections, Flu, medical history, Pandemics, Public health, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Western history, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, laramie, Shared experience, University of Wyoming, Wyoming Covid-19 response
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New Finding Aids: March 2020
We’re still busy as ever archiving and processing collections. Here’s another round of finding aides we’ve published so you can see what’s been added to our collections. As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for our … Continue reading
Posted in Authors and literature, Composers, Economic Geology, energy resources, Finding Aids, Geology, Hollywood history, International relations, mining history, motion picture history, newly processed collections, Politics, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, women's history, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged Casper, Civil Engineering, Green Grass of Wyoming, Health Sciences, Israel, Mary O'Hara, My Friend Flicka, Palestine, Petroleum geology, Robert N. Olsen, The Catch Colt, Thunderhead, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, World oil
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New Finding Aids: January 2020
We’re still busy as ever archiving and processing collections. Here’s another round of finding aides we’ve published so you can see what’s been added to our collections. As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for our … Continue reading
Posted in Finding Aids, Laramie, Local history, Motion picture actors and actresses, newly digitized collections, newly processed collections, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Western history, western politics and leadership, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged Arts and Sciences, Board of Trustees, Bob Kisken, cattle branding, cattle operations, Charles P Beall, Chicano Studies, Eddie Lawrence, Elder Family, Joan Bassett, Lyle and Florence Brothers, rodeos, Ron Franscell, Samuel Western, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Board of Trustees, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming History Day
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E. Deane Hunton and Steamboat
E. Deane Hunton was born in Virginia in 1885. When he was three years old his family moved out around Wheatland, Wyoming. E. Deane Hunton attended the University of Wyoming where he obtained a degree in mining engineering. During his … Continue reading
Once A Cowboy, Always A Cowboy: The History of Homecoming at the University of Wyoming
Today, homecoming celebrations are often associated with fall and football, but it may not always have been true. The tradition of homecoming is generally a celebration of welcoming former students and members of high schools, colleges, or churches within the … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, community collections, Current events, Student Life, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged History of Homecoming, Homecoming, Homecoming Dance, Homecoming History, Homecoming Parade, The Big Event, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Athletics, University of Wyoming history, UW Athletics, Wyoming Cowboys
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Archives Rewind Vol. 7
August is almost over and the start of the fall semester is about to get underway once again. Before all of that gets going, let’s take a step back and enjoy some more highlights from our “Archives on the Air” … Continue reading
Posted in Archives on the Air, cartoons, Local history, Montgomery Ward, Motion picture actors and actresses, motion picture history, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Western history, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged American Heritage Center building, Centennial Complex, Charlie Chaplin, Cowboy, Hollywood, Looney Tunes, Mihcael Maltese, Montgomery Ward, University of Wyoming, Wally Wales
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Archives Rewind Vol. 4
Another Monday, another blog — time for round four of our “Archives Rewind” series. Let’s dive in and see what we can come up with today, shall we? Rewinding for Volume 4… Episode 92 – Downtown Cheyenne – Verna Edicott … Continue reading
Posted in Archives on the Air, motion picture history, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged Cheyenne, Dean of Women, Dorm, Dorms, Ernest Tidyman, Laugh-In, Luella Galliver, Netflix, Residence Halls, Rowan & Martin's Laugh In, Shaft, University of Wyoming, Wyoming
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New Finding Aids: June 2019
We’re back for round three of Finding Aids updates — if you couldn’t tell, we’ve been busy processing collections! As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for our collections. These aids help you find information about … Continue reading
Posted in Composers, energy resources, Finding Aids, motion picture history, Natural resources, newly processed collections, popular culture, radio history, Science, television history, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Western history, women's history, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged Biochemistry, Democratic Party, Democrats, diaspora, Fraternity and Sorority Life, George Duning, Greek Life, John Hiestand, Mall, Movie Composer, oil, Pi Beta Phi, radio actor, radio announcer, Robert Helvey, Selenium – Physiological effect, Sheridan County, Shopping Malls, Sorority, Stephen Poll, Student Life, Television Composer, University of Wyoming, Wyoming
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