Archives On The Air
Archives on the Air takes listeners deep into the archives of the University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center. The AHC collects and preserves primary sources and rare books from Wyoming, the Rocky Mountain Region, and select aspects of the American and global past. Voiced by the AHC's Birgit Burke (previously by Molly Marcuse), each new episode of Archives on the Air reveals a fascinating tidbit from the AHC's vast collection.
Latest Episodes
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The papers of Gene L. Coon and George Pal give a glimpse into the creative process behind the scenes of TV and film production in the 1950s and '60s. -
Monte Grover’s scrapbook is an artifact of Laramie’s brothel history. It also conveys the story of a woman who lived on the outskirts of Victorian society and raises questions about the sinister role her husband may have played in the deaths of both his wives. -
Howard Hays is remembered as a visionary man who shaped the early tourism industry in Yellowstone and other renowned national parks. -
Mable Wyoming Cheney Moudy was a diligent diarist and collector of Wyoming's history. -
During World War II, air raid wardens were responsible for the safety of their neighbors should there be an enemy attack on U.S. soil. -
The story of Army Major Theodore “Ted” W. Gostas’ capture in Vietnam serves as a testament to the courage and sacrifice of American servicemen during the Vietnam War. -
Memorabilia related to the movie monsters King Kong and Godzilla can be found in the papers of Forrest J. Ackerman -
Clara Bow was a silent film star of the 1920s and inspiration for the 2024 Taylor Swift song “Clara Bow”. -
Pop culture villain Joker first appeared in DC Comics as Batman’s archnemesis. Later, actor Cesar Romero brought Joker to life for TV and movie audiences. -
Eve Farson’s manuscripts capture her cross the globe travel experiences with her husband Negley.
