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Tag Archives: William Harlow Reed
Fossils, Fame, and the Frontier: The Story of William Harlow Reed
In the annals of American paleontology, William Harlow Reed occupies a unique place—a self-taught fossil hunter whose keen eye and determination helped shape our understanding of the prehistoric West. Through his groundbreaking work at Como Bluff, Reed was instrumental in … Continue reading
Posted in American West, Biography and profiles, Paleontology & Fossils, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged 19th century science, American Heritage Center, Andrew Carnegie, Apatosaurus, Bone Wars, Carnegie Museum, Como Bluff, Dinosaur discoveries, Diplodocus carnegii, Edward Drinker Cope, Fossil hunting, Fossil preparation, Late Jurassic, Medicine Bow, Mesozoic era, Natural history museums, Othniel Charles Marsh, Sauropods, Scientific education, Stegosaurus, Union Pacific Railroad, University of Wyoming, William Harlow Reed, Wyoming paleontology
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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
Posted in architectural history, Architecture, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged Aven Nelson, Bone Wars, S.H. Knight Geology Building, Samuel H. Knight, Science Hall, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Wyoming Geological Museum, University of Wyoming history, Wilbur Knight, William Harlow Reed
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