American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
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Traveling Exhibits
The American Heritage Center invites you to schedule these traveling exhibits:
There is no charge for these exhibits. Each participant must provide wall-to-wall insurance upon receipt and throughout the exhibition period. Each exhibitor pays one way shipping to the next institution. For more detailed information on the traveling exhibits please contact: Mary Ann Meyer |
Major Robert Dunlap Clarke, a paymaster in the U.S. Army, twice
traveled along the Bozeman Trail--once in 1867 and again in 1868--in order
to pay troops stationed at Forts Fetterman, Reno, Phil Kearny, and C. F.
Smith. He recorded the events of his journeys in two diaries, both held by
the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming, which are the
basis for this exhibit. See also the digital
version of the collection. The Bozeman Trail, sometimes called "The Bloody Bozeman,"
came into being in 1863 as a shortcut to Montana’s goldfields. The
Bozeman route was considerably shorter than the route along the Oregon
Trail to Idaho and then north to Montana. Size: 18 framed items (1 crate). Washakie, long-time chief of
the Eastern Shoshones, became Wyoming's second representative in the
Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol in September 2000, joining Esther
Hobart Morris, the first woman to serve as a justice of the peace. Washakie: Through the Lens of Time examines different
images and impressions of Washakie throughout history and today. Shoshone
Chief Washakie, American Heritage Center Collections. He was a leader of the Eastern Shoshones from the
1840s until his death in 1900 and today is seen by many as someone
who embodied all the traits of great leadership. He is often lauded
for his friendship with the whites and for having the best interests
of his people as his primary motivation. He exhibited bravery,
skills as an orator and diplomat, and a belief in the importance of
education. Size: 17 framed items (1
crate).
The Bozeman Trail Diaries Of Robert Dunlap
Clarke
Sketch from diary of Robert Dunlap Clarke from the
Robert Dunlap Collection, American Heritage Center.
Washakie:
Through the Lens of Time
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Images The Cartoon Art of J.R. Williams, Ace Reid, and Jerry Palen. Taken together, the works of these three artists offer an insightful, sometimes humorous, always poignant look into American agricultural life during the 20th Century. See also the online version of this exhibit. Size: 44 framed items (3 crates). |
 "I Know it's crazy, but I can't stop worrying about a drought." |
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The Virginian 1902-2002
The Virginian, written by Owen Wister, is widely considered to be the prototypical American Western novel. This exhibit, The Virginian 1902-2002, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the publication of this classic literary work. Created from materials in the Owen Wister Papers, which are kept at the American Heritage Center, it provides insight into Wister's creation of the novel. |
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Owen Wister from the Owen Wister Collection, American Heritage Center. |
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Growers Association Uphill & Against the Wind: 125 Years of W.S.G.A. In this section of the Wyoming Stock Growers exhibit, the first 125 years of the association are examined. There are 25 framed photographs in this exhibit (one crate). Uphill & Against the Wind: Wyoming Stock Growers Association. This section documents the Association’s History. Uphill & Against the Wind: Landscape of the Range. Size: 72 framed items. |
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| Wyoming Water Wyoming Water: A Working Partner. The photographs in this section illustrate the partnership of Wyomingites and water to create a unique western lifestyle. |
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Visitors at Yellowstone's Upper Falls, 1880--F. J. Haynes, photographer. American Heritage Center Collections. |
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Wyoming Water: The Search for Enough. This section contains photographs which depict the route of the Oregon-California Trail through Wyoming, the Hayden Survey, and the construction of some of Wyoming’s dams and reservoirs. Wyoming Water: A Companion in Sport. In this section water is celebrated for its beauty and for its contribution to the pleasure of our leisure hours. Whether it is used or only admired, water never goes unappreciated. It remains the single most precious resource of the West. Size: 90 framed items (3 crates). |
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Wyoming Women Wyoming Women: Life Within the Family. The photographs illustrate the many activities of women as workers - washing clothes, chopping wood, and preparing meals. Wyoming Women are also shown fulfilling their roles as mothers, wives, and companions. Wyoming Women: Life Beyond the Family. Women enjoyed camping, fishing, horseback riding and gardening. Women were involved in community plays, in politics, they joined clubs, attended classes and enjoyed life with their classmates. Size: 65 framed items (4 crates). |
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Mary Piper, photo taken near Laramie, Wyoming. American Heritage Center collections. |
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming, P.O. Box 3924,
Laramie, WY 82071. Phone: 307.766.4114, Fax: 307.766.5511, Email: shelstad@uwyo.edu. Copyright © University of
Wyoming, 2000. Created on May 27, 2000. Last modified on October 09, 2003.