On The Hunt: Betz and Rena
“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 […]
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Year Of the Woman
Manhandled By History: The 1907-1908 University Scandal
“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
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The Missing Diaries
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
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Maps and Memory
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
Rabbit Holes and Reputation
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
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Family Friday: A Mother’s Patient Ear
Last night I uncovered the most adorable anecdote submitted by Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard for the 1912 edition of “The Arrow of Pi Beta Phi: Volume 29.” I immediately called
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Book Review: Inventing History in the American West
I first met Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard at a tea party. Not one that either of us actually attended, mind you. In fact, it is highly questionable the event ever
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Family Friday: Sisters, Sisters
“Sisters, Sisters There were never such devoted sisters” In high school, I’d wake before the sun to a quiet, sleeping home. I’d take my shower and eat a bowl of
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Networks of Women: Making A Generation
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
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Family Friday: The Nag
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
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