With a fresh take on the long-standing controversy, gather critical new evidence on Wyoming’s suffrage story and explore the contributions to the movement made by both Grace Raymond Hebard, Ph.D., and Esther Hobart Morris.
Wyoming Suffrage- Part 1 Read More »
This presentation offers a new perspective on the early suffrage activism of Esther Hobart Morris and the historians who debate her.
Tea Party Controversy Read More »
Yesterday, I spoke to the wonderful women of the Fort Caspar Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I think it went well! My presentation title “Fifty-One Years of
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“Dearest Betz,” the first of seven handwritten and undated letters began, and already before I finished reading the letter the words were out of my mouth, “who is Betz?” The
On The Hunt: Betz and Rena Read More »
“My dear Doctor” “Dear Miss Hebard” “My dear Dr. Grace” “My dear Dr. Hebard” “My dear Prof. Hebard” “Dear Lady” “Dear Most Wonderful” In the fall of 1905, Dr. Grace
Manhandled By History: The 1907-1908 University Scandal Read More »
On March 24th, 1924, Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard delivered a dedication to the new library building on the University of Wyoming campus. Her eight-page speech recalled the history and growth
The Missing Diaries Read More »
A piece of Wyoming history is coming into my care. The map, “The History and Romance of Wyoming” prepared by Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard and Paul M. Paine in 1928
While writing my master’s thesis, I spent a little over a week learning about calendars. You see, in his autobiography, Levi Sheftall double-dated the year of his birth 1739/40, despite
Rabbit Holes and Reputation Read More »
On the evening of October 1, 2009, I sat entranced alongside my friends while Elaine Showalter imparted some special advice for her talk at the all women’s university. It would
Networks of Women: Making A Generation Read More »
In a classroom, I transformed into a nag. I circled around the room pestering kids to stay on task, stay awake, and maybe–hopefully–learn something. Sometimes it was fun. I chased
Family Friday: The Nag Read More »
