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- Horseman in a Canyon, Wyoming Territory, 1880-1889 - George and Thomas Dalgleish owned a photography studio in the Wyoming Territory in the 1880s. The brothers traveled the territory documenting the region's people, towns and activities. The notation on the back of the photograph refers to this man as "Billy the Kid," a hunter and trapper. A friend of the photographer, he was not the infamous outlaw who died in a shootout in 1881.
- 1880-1889
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Horseman in a Canyon, Wyoming Territory, 1880-1889
George and Thomas Dalgleish owned a photography studio in the Wyoming Territory in the 1880s. The brothers traveled the territory documenting the region's people, towns and activities. The notation on the back of the photograph refers to this man as "Billy the Kid," a hunter and trapper. A friend of the photographer, he was not the infamous outlaw who died in a shootout in 1881.
- "Haynes Souvenir Folder of Yellowstone Park," 1934 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in souvenirs like this postcard viewbook.
- 1934
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"Haynes Souvenir Folder of Yellowstone Park," 1934
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in souvenirs like this postcard viewbook.
- "Flirtation," Woman Feeding Bear at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, circa 1917 - Although Yellowstone had been designated a national park to protect its geothermal features and natural wonders, the park bears quickly became one of its primary attractions. Overzealous tourists took to such reckless behavior as feeding them out of their hands. Personal injuries and damage to human property finally led to an intensive bear management program in 1970.
- circa 1917
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"Flirtation," Woman Feeding Bear at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, circa 1917
Although Yellowstone had been designated a national park to protect its geothermal features and natural wonders, the park bears quickly became one of its primary attractions. Overzealous tourists took to such reckless behavior as feeding them out of their hands. Personal injuries and damage to human property finally led to an intensive bear management program in 1970.
- Wyoming License Plate, 1929 - Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- 1929
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Wyoming License Plate, 1929
Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- Wonder Bread Building, Rock Springs, Wyoming, 2004 - In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- 2004
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Wonder Bread Building, Rock Springs, Wyoming, 2004
In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- Thomas Edison with Henry Draper's Expedition to View the July 1878 Solar Eclipse, Rawlins, Wyoming Territory -
- July 01, 1878
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Thomas Edison with Henry Draper's Expedition to View the July 1878 Solar Eclipse, Rawlins, Wyoming Territory
- Souvenir Postcard, "Welcome to Cody Wyoming," 1916 - This postcard, sent from Buffalo Bill Cody to Henry Ford in 1916, shows recently created trails bringing motorists to Yellowstone National Park.
- October 21, 1916
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Souvenir Postcard, "Welcome to Cody Wyoming," 1916
This postcard, sent from Buffalo Bill Cody to Henry Ford in 1916, shows recently created trails bringing motorists to Yellowstone National Park.
- Thomas Flyer Parked in Front of the Elkhorn Saloon in Wyoming, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- 1908
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Thomas Flyer Parked in Front of the Elkhorn Saloon in Wyoming, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- Prospector's Claim Stake, Used near Battle Lake, Wyoming, 1880-1910 - This prospector's cedar stake was used on a mining claim near a "Lake Edison" in Wyoming. This is the site where Thomas Edison allegedly conceived the idea for the incandescent lamp. The donor retrieved the stake several decades after Edison's encampment, noting that sand-laden winds blowing from the West had eroded only one side of the stake.
- 1880-1910
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Prospector's Claim Stake, Used near Battle Lake, Wyoming, 1880-1910
This prospector's cedar stake was used on a mining claim near a "Lake Edison" in Wyoming. This is the site where Thomas Edison allegedly conceived the idea for the incandescent lamp. The donor retrieved the stake several decades after Edison's encampment, noting that sand-laden winds blowing from the West had eroded only one side of the stake.
- J.C. Penney 90th Anniversary Medallion, 1992 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. J.C. Penney was a major sponsor of St. James's racing career in the early 1990s.
- 1992
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J.C. Penney 90th Anniversary Medallion, 1992
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. J.C. Penney was a major sponsor of St. James's racing career in the early 1990s.