Grace Raymond Hebard may not have been the first woman in Wyoming to break the “glass ceiling,” but her achievements were nevertheless remarkable! Not only was Hebard the first woman admitted to the Wyoming State Bar in 1898, plus the first woman to practice law before the Wyoming Supreme Court, she was also an engineer, suffragist, … Continue reading Grace Raymond Hebard →

Dr. Wilbur Knight served as the assistant territorial geologist of Wyoming (1886-87) and was appointed state geologist in 1898. He joined the University of Wyoming faculty in 1893, and in addition to his instructional responsibilities, served as curator of the Geological Museum. Knight led many expeditions into the Wyoming heartland, famous for being one of … Continue reading Dr. Wilbur Knight →

A course in assaying — the process for determining the amount of a certain metal contained in an ore or alloy — was one of University of Wyoming’s School of Mines’ early offerings taught by Professor Wilbur C. Wright. For a number of years, assaying was provided to the citizens of Wyoming for as little … Continue reading Assaying Class →

Aven Nelson was one of the original founding faculty members of the University of Wyoming. Nelson came to the university in 1887, the year it was founded. He served UW for 55 years before retiring in 1942. Nelson was the University of Wyoming’s first professor of botany, as well as the university’s 10th President. In … Continue reading Aven Nelson Leading Students to Centennial, WY →

Aven Nelson was one of the original founding faculty members of the University of Wyoming. Nelson came to the university in 1887, the year it was founded. He served UW for 55 years before retiring in 1942. Nelson was the University of Wyoming’s first professor of botany, as well as the university’s 10th President. In … Continue reading Aven Nelson Botany Class →

The 1906-1907 school year marked the beginning of the student-teaching program at the University School. The classroom was located on the second floor of Old Main.  It was known as “the primary room” and included grades one through three. In the early years, there were more preparatory students than college students enrolled and tuition costs covered … Continue reading Education Classes →

In 1899, officials from the Union Pacific Railroad invited geologists and paleontologists from universities, colleges, and museums around the country to participate in a scientific expedition to Wyoming, famous for being one of the richest fossil regions in the United States. The railroad offered them free transportation to Laramie and the chance to dig for fossils … Continue reading Union Pacific Railroad 1899 Fossil Excursion →

Affectionately referred to as “Doc” Knight, Samuel H. Knight succeeded his father as the second Wyoming State Geologist. Knight served as both the Wyoming State Geologist and head of the University of Wyoming’s Geological Museum exhibits. In the summer of 1923, he established Science Camp at the head of Long Canyon– a base for fieldwork for … Continue reading Science Camp →

Much of the construction of the “Science Camp” buildings was completed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from 1935 to 1937. Affectionately referred to as “Doc” Knight, Samuel H. Knight succeeded his father as the second Wyoming State Geologist. Knight served as both the Wyoming State Geologist and head of the … Continue reading Science Camp →

    In 1899, officials from the Union Pacific Railroad invited geologists and paleontologists from universities, colleges, and museums around the country to participate in a scientific expedition to Wyoming, famous for being one of the richest fossil regions in the United States. The railroad offered them free transportation to Laramie and the chance to dig … Continue reading Union Pacific Railroad 1899 Fossil Excursion →