CHEYENNE, Wyo. – April 8, 2025 – The upcoming Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series will feature a presentation by Kent Hargraves, who will discuss the history and significance of the Red Ochre Mine, one of the world's largest and oldest ochre mines located in Sundance, Wyoming.
This event will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the State Museum Classroom at 2301 Central Avenue in Cheyenne. For those unable to attend in person, registration to participate in the event online is through Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/o/wyoming-
Hargraves is a native Wyomingite who graduated from Cheyenne's Central High School and attended Western Wyoming Community College. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for 35 years. Hargraves started his career with UPRR as an equipment operator and eventually became the director of track maintenance for Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming. He dealt with landslides, floods, snowstorms, and much more.
The Wyoming State Archives (WSA) Speaker Series hosts talks at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Upcoming events include Jessica Friis discussing the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens on May 8 and Superintendent Joe Ellis discussing South Pass on June 12. For a complete list of WSA events, view our events calendar at wyoarchives.wyo.gov/index.php/
The WSA collects, manages, and preserves Wyoming state public records with long-term administrative, legal, and historical value. These records document our state's history and Wyoming Government offices' activities. The Archives also collects non-government records that contribute to understanding the state's history.
For more information or special assistance, please contact Wyoming State Archivist Sara Davis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the WSA at 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.