Contact: Sara Davis, 307-777-7826; wyarchive@wyo.gov

 

Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series Features Presentation on Women's History Through Museum Artifacts

 

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – March 5, 2025 – The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series will host a presentation by Jennifer Alexander, the Wyoming State Museum's collections supervisor, on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. Alexander will discuss women's history in Wyoming and focus on artifacts from the Museum's collection.

 

The event will be held in the State Museum Classroom at 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne. For those unable to attend in person, registration to participate online is available through Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/o/wyoming-state-archives-49902991693. Both virtual and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Alexander. Admission is free and open to the public.

 

The State Museum's collection includes a wide variety of artifact types with very diverse histories. Alexander has always been especially interested in the artifacts and stories relating to the lives of Wyoming's women, as those histories are often overlooked. In honor of Women's History Month, Alexander will share stories of some of the Wyoming State Museum's artifacts reflecting and representing the lives of women in the state.

 

Alexander received a bachelor's degree in Art History and a master's degree in Museum Studies from the University of Kansas and has worked at the State Museum in various capacities for over 30 years. As the Museum's current Supervisor of Collections, Alexander oversees the care and preservation of over 75,000 artifacts, collects artifacts that fulfill the Museum's mission to represent the diverse people and places of Wyoming, and helps develop exhibits that highlight the artifact collection.

 

The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series holds monthly talks at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday. Upcoming events include Kent Hargraves presenting on Ochre Sunrise Mine on April 10 and Wyoming State Parks' Laramie District Manager Christina Bird discussing the Plains Arboretum on May 8. For a complete list of Wyoming State Archives events, view our events calendar at wyoarchives.wyo.gov/index.php/about-archives/events. A recording of this talk will be available on the Wyoming State Archives YouTube channel the week following the talk.

 

The Wyoming State Archives (WSA) collects, manages, and preserves public records with long-term administrative, legal, and historical significance. These records document our state's history and the operations of Wyoming government offices. Additionally, WSA collects non-government records that enhance our understanding of the state's history.

 

For more information or assistance, please contact the Wyoming State Archives at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 307-777-7826. The Wyoming State Archives is accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.

 

Contact: Sara Davis, 307-777-7826; wyarchive@wyo.gov