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Kenny Sailors, All American, on the jump shot and his life in basketball

University of Wyoming basketball player Kenny Sailors, one of the early popularizers of the jump shot, grew up on a farm south of Hillsdale, Wyo. He was Wyoming’s only three-time All American, and in 1943 led the Cowboys to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Later he played professionally in the BBA and the NBA, and was inducted into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993. In this interview, Sailors also talks about his life after basketball, running a dude ranch in Jackson Hole, and later guiding hunters, teaching high school and coaching high-school basketball in Alaska.

Oral Histories : November 13, 2012 - 1:32am

How Are You Doing in Vietnam?

Reel-to-reel audiotapes sent back and forth from a soldier to his family during the Vietnam War land in a box and are stored in a shed for over 40 years. They were given to the Wyoming State Archives to preserve the story of one Wyoming soldier. The tapes are a living history — not only of the turbulence of the era, but also tell the tale of a family trying to stay connected ... even as they are separated by war.

Oral Histories : November 30, 2010 - 5:59pm

Interview with Stanley Hathaway

Audio and transcript of interview with former Governor Stanley K. Hathaway conducted by John Hinckley in 1977.

Oral Histories : November 17, 2010 - 10:05pm

Interview with Ed Herschler

Audio and transcript of interview with former Governor Ed Herschler conducted by John Hinckley in 1977.

Oral Histories : November 17, 2010 - 9:44pm

Interview with Milward Simpson

Audio and transcript of interview with former Governor Milward Simpson, conducted by John Hinckley, July 18, 1977, in Cody.

Oral Histories : November 17, 2010 - 9:33pm

Interview with Gerry Spence

Audio and transcript of Gerry Spence interview conducted by Mark Junge.

Oral Histories : November 17, 2010 - 9:24pm

Francis Warren

During Francis Warren's second term as Territorial Governor, Wyoming was granted statehood on July 10, 1890. Territorial Governor Warren was then elected Wyoming's first State Governor September 11, 1890.

Encyclopedia : November 16, 2010 - 9:50pm

John Thayer

President Grant appointed John Thayer Governor of the Wyoming Territory in February 1875 and he took the oath of office March 1, 1875.

Encyclopedia : November 16, 2010 - 9:44pm

Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan practiced law with the firm of Brown, Drew, Apostolos, Massey, and Sullivan for twenty years and then ran for Governor in 1986. Governor Sullivan won the election and took office on January 7, 1987.

Encyclopedia : November 16, 2010 - 9:41pm

Nels Smith

Nels Smith was elected Governor in November 1938 and served until 1943. he was Defeated during his bid for reelection.

Encyclopedia : November 16, 2010 - 9:38pm