Introduction Schedule Map

Wyoming Hereford Ranch collections, American Heritage Center.

Introduction

Archives Week is an opportunity for people to learn about the rich archival resources available at the American Heritage Center. From the academic scholar to the hobbyist, from the genealogist to the History Day student, the American Heritage Center collections hold something of interest for everyone.

The American Heritage Center, at the University of Wyoming, is one of the largest archival manuscript repositories in the Rocky Mountain West, with more than 7,500 manuscript collections, 15,000 maps, 45,000 rare books, and more than 500,000 historic photographs. The American Heritage Center collections document the history of Wyoming and the West, transportation, mining and petroleum history, 20^th century American culture, conservation and water resources, and politics and world affairs. The faculty and staff of the American Heritage Center cordially invite everyone to join them in celebrating the important role of archives in preserving our history. 

Schedule

Friday, October 3

(Wyoming Stock Growers' Room -- American Heritage Center-Centennial Complex)

3:30 p.m.

Mark Zwonitzer, nationally known documentary film maker, will give a presentation on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. 

4:30 p.m.

Wine and cheese reception.

This event is free and open to the public.

Transcontinental Railroad collections, American Heritage Center.

Saturday, October 4

(Wyoming Hereford Ranch)

Admission to festivities at Wyoming Hereford Ranch -- $20.00 (includes bus).

The bus to Hereford Ranch leaves from American Heritage Center parking lot at 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Milk can lunch. 

Program from the Wyoming Hereford Ranch collections, American Heritage Center.

1:15 p.m.

"Prairie Vivaldi: Music in Wyoming a Hundred Years Ago," musical performance by Dennis Coelho and Bob Mathews.

2:00 p.m.

Presentations on History of Wyoming Hereford Ranch by owner Sloan Hales and AHC Archivist Kim Winters, followed by a self-guided walking tour.

Wyoming Hereford Ranch, from the Wyoming Hereford Ranch collections, American Heritage Center.