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Burt C. Buffum, Part Two

Post contributed by AHC Archives Aide Patty Kessler Buffum’s Second Term at the University of Wyoming Buffum left Wyoming in 1900 to serve as the director of the Colorado Agricultural College’s experiment station in Fort Collins. Prior to his departure, the … Continue reading →

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Burt C. Buffum, Part One

Post contributed by AHC Archives Aide Patty Kessler “Agriculture is the foundation of civilization, and the commercial, educational and ethical advancement of the people rests primarily on the creation and increase of new wealth from the soil.” –Burt C. Buffum, … Continue reading →

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Remembering and Celebrating Wayman C. Wing

Did you know the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science has a Hall of Fame? We want to focus on a specific individual in the Hall of Fame who has had many successes inside and outside of … Continue reading →

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The Whirlwind Romance of Will and Lulu

Louisa’s mad, And I am glad, And I know how to please her! A bottle of wine To make her fine And her handsome beau to squeeze her! So taunted the children on the sidewalk by the home of Louisa … Continue reading →

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Video Series Brings Union Pacific Railroad Stories to Life

When you think of the Union Pacific Railroad, you might picture massive locomotives or endless stretches of track crossing the plains. But for a recent American Heritage Center oral history project, it’s the people and their stories that take center … Continue reading →

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On the Road: How Wyoming’s New Roving Archivist Program is Supporting Local History

Imagine trying to preserve a century-old photograph album in a historic building with challenging climate controls or figuring out how to digitize thousands of irreplaceable documents with limited resources. Across Wyoming, local institutions face daily challenges as they work to … Continue reading →

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Revitalizing Indigenous Languages at the Archive: The American Heritage Center and the Arapaho Language

November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native communities. In celebration, the American Heritage Center is spotlighting collections that support the revitalization of Indigenous languages, particularly the Arapaho language, through … Continue reading →

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Bonds of Life and Limb: Women of the Union Pacific

In the rugged terrain of Wyoming, the railroad carves its path like a long river of steel, shaping the history and spirit of the place. Yet, the stories of those who spend their lives on the rails, laboring with grit, … Continue reading →

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Senator Lester Hunt: Life, Legacy, and 70th Anniversary Commemoration

Lester C. Hunt, a U.S. Senator from Wyoming, tragically took his own life on June 19, 1954, at his office in the Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. This year marks the 70th anniversary of this somber event that left … Continue reading →

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Votes for Women – The 1920 Ratification Campaign

Grace Raymond Hebard and Carrie Chapman Catt On June 4, 1919, the Senate passed the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution. The amendment stated: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or … Continue reading →

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