Category Archives: found in the archive

Happy Labor Day!

Labor Day is Monday, September 3rd this year and so we thought you might enjoy looking some historic photographs of typical outdoor Labor Day activities: fishing, camping, and picnicking.  Have a safe and happy holiday weekend, wherever you are and … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Donut Day!

Happy National Donut Day! So, what’ll it be?  Cake or raised?  Sprinkles or coconut?  Jelly or custard filled?  There are so many options when it comes to donuts–it’s always a difficult decision. In this photo, Harriet Alice Howell, a Red … Continue reading

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April is National Poetry Month

The American Heritage Center has among its holdings a number of literary figures–authors, journalists, as well as poets.  With April’s celebration of poetry and poets, we thought it fitting to share with you some of the lyrical offerings to be … Continue reading

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Found in the archives: Hindenburg Survivors!

Well, not exactly. However, after the recent processing of the Denis J. Mulligan papers, the AHC was thrilled to find documents that survived the crash of the Hindenburg. Mulligan had these documents in his possession after chairing the investigation of … Continue reading

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Found in the Archives: Mormon Handcart Pioneers

Mid-19th Century Mormon handcart pioneers migrated from the midwest to Salt Lake City, pushing their belongings across the many miles in handcarts, an arduous and dangerous task. The Hugo G. Janssen Photographs (1918-1955) contain photographs of original hand-cart members from … Continue reading

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