Tag Archives: University of Wyoming

Once A Cowboy, Always A Cowboy: The History of Homecoming at the University of Wyoming

Posted on September 15, 2019 by

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 →

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Archives Rewind Vol. 7

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

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 →

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Archives Rewind Vol. 4

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

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 →

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New Finding Aids: June 2019

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

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 →

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New Finding Aids: May 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Welcome to the second round of our Finding Aids updates! As a reminder, Finding Aids act as a table of contents for our collections. These aids help you find information about specific collections we have, and the information contained in … Continue reading →

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Selenium: The Story of Orville A. Beath

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

Wyoming has often given rise to great ideas and new research, and one such man that succeeded in a major discovery, alongside a team of researchers, was Orville A. Beath. Orville A. Beath was born in Wisconsin in 1884, where … Continue reading →

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