34 10 9812 https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/4737357b29d6a6a95a81273965befc4e.pdf 009b993bf4eabef5aedf323dce3cf375 PDF Text Text 1 Application of a Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) in the Chuck Morrison Finding Aid: It is important that the finding aid for the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, and for any well-documented archival collection, to adhere to the core principles established by Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), which guides what information must be included in an archival description.1 These principles ensure that the description is accurate, consistent, and provides the essential context required for researchers to understand the materials.2 Foundational DACS Principles Evident in the Finding Aid The entire structure of the finding aid is an application of DACS, but several key principles stand out: 1. The Principle of Provenance (The Creator and Context) This is the most fundamental archival principle. DACS requires a description of the creator(s) of the records to establish their provenance (origin and custody).3 • DACS Application: The finding aid begins by identifying the corporate body or individual responsible for the creation of the records.4 • Morrison Example: The finding aid clearly states the creator as Charles "Chuck" Morrison and includes a Biographical/Historical Note. This note explains his roles as a photographer for the Casper Star-Tribune, a Wyoming State Representative, and a veteran, which establishes the context for why the records exist and their potential research value. 2. Archival Description Expresses Professional Ethics and Values5 DACS emphasizes that description should promote trust, transparency, and equitable access.6 This means being clear about what the archivist knows, the limits of their knowledge, and any actions taken on the collection.7 • DACS Application: This principle is visible in the Administrative Information section. Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 �2 • Morrison Example: Sections like the Custodial History (who held the records before the archives), Acquisition Information (how the archives received the records), and Processing Information (what the archivist did—e.g., retaining original order, re-foldering, separation of oversized items) all demonstrate transparency and build trust with the researcher. 3. Archival Description is Multi-level8 DACS requires that description move from the general to the specific, relating the entire collection (the fonds) to its internal components (the series and items). This allows researchers to quickly scope the collection's relevance. • DACS Application: The finding aid is organized hierarchically. • Morrison Example: o Collection-Level (Fonds): The top-level description provides a single Title (Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers), Dates (e.g., 1907-1972), and Extent (the size in linear feet). o Series-Level: The collection is broken into major series based on Morrison's different activities (e.g., a "Photographs Series," a "Political Papers Series," and a "Personal Correspondence Series"). o File- or Item-Level: The Container List/Inventory then drills down to list individual folders or boxes within each series, ensuring the relationship between the whole and the parts is maintained. 4. Records, Agents, Activities, and the Relationships Among Them are the Four Fundamental Concepts Archival meaning is revealed through context as much as content. The description must link the records to the people who created them and the activities they performed.9 • DACS Application: This is achieved through the Scope and Content Note and the application of Access Points.10 • Morrison Example: o The Scope and Content Note summarizes the collection's subject matter (e.g., politics, photojournalism, WWII).11 o Access Points (names, subjects, and genres) are created to link the collection to related materials across the institution.12 These would include subjects like "Cole Creek Wreck", "Wyoming State Legislature", and the name "Casper StarCasper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 �3 Tribune", demonstrating the collection's relationships to agents (the newspaper, the legislature) as well as activities and events (the train accident). By utilizing the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers in an archival reading room, a college-level student can develop advanced Primary Source Literacy (PSL) skills across three major domains: Research Strategy, Critical Analysis, and Archival Context. The collection's mix of photographs (visual media) and written records (political and personal papers) provides a rich, multi-format environment for skill development. References Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center). Google. (2025). Gemini (2.5 Pro) [Large Language Model]. https://gemini.google.com/app/30ca229f60e659e3?utm_source=app_launcher&ut m_medium=owned&utm_campaign=base_all Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chuck Morrison and Archival Description Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-11-09 Description An account of the resource This document outlines the importance that the finding aid for the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, and for any well-documented archival collection, to adhere to the core principles established by Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), which guides what information must be included in an archival description. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hanz Olson Language A language of the resource ENG https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/7d4e5c24cc20637d268a04f13b3b8065.pdf c509e6eb1cdff15b88f127bb857bbd77 PDF Text Text 1 The Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center’s Anchored Collections Series brings together archives and special collection that can support potential academic uses by students as well as lifelong learning For a collection to be “anchored,” the repository must be able to outline a robust set of symbolic purposes for holding the materials within an archival context. An anchored collection must also be one that has received an advanced level of archival arrangement and description to facilitate its access and use. Symbolic Purposes for Institutions and Society For the institutions that house them, and for society at large, these records represent key concepts such as: • Custodianship of Memory and Identity: Archives serve as the institutional and collective memory. By preserving permanent records, an institution symbolically asserts its history, values, and continuity. Personal and organizational papers woven into these collections reflect the history and identity of the broader community and society. • Proof and Accountability (Documentation): The records stand as tangible proof of past actions, decisions, and existence. They are the material evidence that documents, reflects, and challenges assumptions about the past. This provides a mechanism for accountability, ensuring that the voices and experiences of people, groups, and the institution itself are not lost. • The Pursuit of Truth: Holding primary source materials (original documents, letters, photographs, etc.) symbolizes a commitment to scholarly inquiry and discovering a nuanced understanding of events. It allows researchers to move beyond textbooks and secondary interpretations to analyze and interpret raw data for themselves, fostering critical thinking. • Cultural Heritage and Legacy: Preserving records from families, businesses, and organizations—especially those that document marginalized, underrepresented, or local communities—is a symbolic act of validating their cultural heritage and ensuring their legacy is permanently recorded and accessible. Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 �2 Symbolic Purposes for Individual Audiences For College-Level Audiences (Students and Researchers) • Connecting with Authenticity (Primary Sources): Interacting with an original 19thcentury letter, a handwritten draft, or an early organizational charter offers a tangible, authentic connection to the past. This is symbolically powerful, transforming history from an abstract concept into a concrete reality. • Developing Critical Agency: The reliance on primary sources teaches students to question, interpret, and analyze evidence critically. The record symbolizes the fact that history is not a fixed narrative but an ongoing interpretation based on available evidence, giving the researcher intellectual agency. • Contextual Understanding: Institutional records, like minutes or strategic plans, provide the context for understanding the decisions and culture of the past. Personal papers allow researchers to explore the private thoughts and experiences that underpin public events, symbolically bridging the gap between grand historical narrative and lived human experience. For Non-College Audiences (Community Members, Genealogists, Hobbyists) • Personal and Communal Identity: Accessing family papers, local business records, or organizational histories allows people to trace their personal roots and understand how their family or community interacted with larger historical events. These records provide a deep sense of place and belonging by showing that "ordinary" people made history. • Validation of Experience: For members of groups not typically represented in traditional historical accounts (e.g., local history, specific minority communities), the existence of their records in a recognized institution is a powerful symbolic validation of their existence, struggle, and contribution to the broader narrative. • Inspiration and Empathy: Holding and reading the personal correspondence or journals of people from the past fosters a strong sense of empathy and human connection across time. The materials symbolize the enduring and universal nature of human experience, providing inspiration or caution in confronting contemporary challenges. A Western History Center “Anchored Collection” and its Audience-specific Symbolic Purposes Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 �3 The Charles “Chuck” Morrison Photographs and Papers perfectly illustrates the symbolic power of archives, as it captures the multifaceted life of one man, Charles "Chuck" Morrison, whose personal experiences were deeply intertwined with the institutional, political, and cultural history of Casper and Wyoming. The Chuck Morrison Photographs and Papers symbolize how an archives becomes the custodian of memory for a region by merging both the public and private: Symbolic Purpose Illustration with Morrison Collection Custodianship of Memory & Identity Morrison's papers (1920s–1980s) contain his records as a Wyoming State Representative, and as a photographer for the Casper StarTribune. The collection is the official memory of a significant span of local government, journalism, and community life in Casper. Proof, Records concerning the Cole Creek Wreck (including passenger Accountability, and lists, obituaries, and correspondence) are material proof of a Documentation specific, critical historical event. This documentation ensures historical accuracy and provides irrefutable evidence for research, legally, and for historical preservation efforts. Cultural Heritage and Legacy The collection acts as a vessel for Wyoming's cultural heritage. It preserves records of the New York Oil Company in Casper (documenting a key industry) alongside photographs of local churches, historical sites, and the landscape, solidifying the economic and social legacy of the region. Audience-Specific Symbolic Purposes The materials within the collection appeal to different audiences by fulfilling distinct symbolic needs: For College-Level Audiences (Student Researchers) • Symbol of Critical Agency: Students can move beyond textbook narratives to study Morrison's role as both a working journalist/photographer and a State Representative. They can then critically analyze how these two roles—documenter and decision-maker—may have influenced his public output, using the collection as a case study in media, politics, and potential bias. Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 �4 • Symbol of Contextual Understanding: The collection’s breadth allows researchers to contextualize major events. For instance, a college student can compare Morrison's professional photographs of a visiting President (e.g., Lyndon B. Johnson or Harry S. Truman) with his personal papers or other supporting primary or secondary sources to understand the political climate of the time from both the official public perspective and a private, local one. • Symbol of Authenticity (The Physical Object): Accessing original photographic negatives and the handwritten WWII correspondence among other available materials provides a direct, unmediated sensory connection to the past. This contact with the primary source is symbolically powerful for the researcher, affirming the tangible reality of history. For Non-College Audiences (Local Residents & Genealogists) • Symbol of Personal and Local Identity: Local residents can look through Morrison's extensive photographs of Casper's neighborhoods, churches, and landscapes. Seeing one's own town documented over decades by a local figure powerfully affirms a sense of local identity and continuity with the past. • Symbol of Empathy and Connection: The personal correspondence, particularly the WWII letters to and from his family, allows the public to experience history through an intimate, emotional lens. This fosters empathy for a veteran's experience and creates a direct, personal human connection across generations, much like a family Bible or personal heirloom. Symbol of Community Validation: For families impacted by the Cole Creek Wreck, the archived lists and obituaries are not just historical data; they are a formal, institutional validation of their family member's life and the community’s shared tragedy. References Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center). Google. (2025). Gemini (2.5 Pro) [Large Language Model]. https://gemini.google.com/app/30ca229f60e659e3?utm_source=app_launcher&ut m_medium=owned&utm_campaign=base_all Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Symbolic Purposes of Archiving and Accessing the Chuck Morrison Photographs and Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-11-09 Description An account of the resource The Charles “Chuck” Morrison Photographs and Papers perfectly illustrates the symbolic power of archives, as it captures the multifaceted life of one man, Charles "Chuck" Morrison, whose personal experiences were deeply intertwined with the institutional, political, and cultural history of Casper and Wyoming. The Chuck Morrison Photographs and Papers symbolize how an archives becomes the custodian of memory for a region by merging both the public and private and is included as an "Anchored Collection" in the Goodstein Foundation Llbrary's Western History Center. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hanz Olson Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Extent The size or duration of the resource. 4 pages https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/a86172a1d10d355be23ea4c4619e32da.png e1ee3e3481eda55f1247a9a26e509e33 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Expressions: A Stepping stone for creative pursuit Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <div class="element-text five columns omega"> <p><a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a></p> </div> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-10-01 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text, Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Makiah Osborne Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Chinook Student Newspaper, CCA 08.i.2023.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Oct_ExpressionSteppingStone Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PNG Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/20fe07b0153c0a7d3f748bf9947806b6.jpg 6892e44e82ebfec71a2c4d09e81035ad Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Paper flyer Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Natrona County Airport Dedication Flyer Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1949 Description An account of the resource Flyer for the 1949 dedication of the Natrona County Airport. The flyer shows an air mail plane over a Pony Express rider on a horse. It reads "Casper, Wyoming Now Wyoming Air Mail 1934 AND Poney Express 1860 Then Official Airport Dedication." Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. John A. Mokler Papers, NCA 01.v.2007.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.v.2007.01_JohnAMokler_AirportDedication Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/3732ff3170226af8cd60d839e744286e.pdf 3809afb9be653256b5f4c658f78d5a5f PDF Text Text Goodstein Foundation Library presents LIVING LIBRARY in collaboration with 40th Casper College Humanities Festival and Demorest Lecture The Power of Play �welcome to Goodstein Foundation Library's Living Library! wnatislt? Living Libraries present a simple concept in a profound way-instead of checking out a book and reading its story, we invite you to borrow a person and have a meaningful conversation about their story. The purpose of the Living Library is to promote conversation, encourage understanding, and foster a culture of inclusivity. Participants should expect to encounter perspectives they have never before considered, viewpoints which differ from their own, and life experiences that may challenge their own ways of thinking, all within a safe and positive atmosphere. Questions Please feel free to ask any questions you like! Books do not have to answer anything they do not want to, particularly any questions they feel are too personal or rude. Each book has provided some conversation-starter questions, should you need some help getting started. We encourage you to think of this experience not as a “Question and Answer,” but as a conversation. Thank you for keeping conversations kind, considerate, and respectful at all times. Please don’t hesitate to ask any library staff member if you have questions or concerns. How it works Read through this catalog so you know what each book will be talking about, when they will be speaking, and where they will be located. There will be 2, 30 minute sessions with a 15 minute intermission. Books will be paired at 3 locations and one book will speak during each session. » « �Schedule 9:30-9:35: Getting Settled 9:35-10:05: Session 1 10:05-10:20: Intermission 10:20-10:50: Session 2 Table 01 Contents Location 1 Session 1: Learning to Use Sound as a Healing Vehicle page 4 Session 2; Finding Passion in Adversity page 5 Location 2 Session 1: My Life in the Forest page 6 Session2: Craft Beer; Chemistry + Creativity = Play page 7 Location 3 Session 1: Running with Relics page 8 Session 2: Photo Imaginarium: Curating for Your Soul page 9 �Learning to Use Sound as a Healing Vehicle by Chis Pfaff, Session 1 A journey that all started around my 40th birthday. Through my 2O’s and 3O’s, I have been a DJ playing various events and witnessing how music can control the room. Through the power of music, you may see someone fall in love with that special someone, break down in tears, or be filled with joy. It really is special when you can curate music for an evening and control the energy, emotion, and flow of a room. In my late 3O’s I developed tinnitus (ringing in my ears). The Dr.’s immediately wanted to prescribe medication to deal with the tinnitus. I declined and found meditation was a tool I could use to deal with my newly developed condition. It was through meditation that I found myself drawn to the sounds of Himalayan singing bowls and crystal singing bowls. The meditation and sounds helped lower my stress and learn to deal with something that others with the same condition find a major distraction. This directed me onto a path of wanting to shift what I was doing as a DJ and to use sound as a vehicle for healing. Seeking mastery, the path led to diverse disciplines—from the scientific nuances of frequency to the artistry of music therapy and vibrational medicine. Each lesson was a melody, harmonizing the understanding of sound's profound effects on the human body, mind, and spirit. By my 40th birthday I had successfully become licensed and certified in vibrational sound therapy and started my business called Sacred Sounds. A sound healing business using singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other instruments to orchestrate healing harmonies for self-care. I have been offering Sound therapy and Sound bath sessions around Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado since 2019. Holding space for people using sound, people can find help with relaxation, stress relief, reduce anxiety, get better sleep, addiction problems and achieve a better overall wellbeing. Questions for Conversation Starters: • In what ways do you think sound connects people across generations, from children to seniors? • What do you imagine one hour of intentional rest and play could unlock in your own life? • What role has sound or music played in shapingyour own life experiences? Page 4 t �Common Misconceptions: • Sound therapy is just “listening to relaxing music.” o In reality, it uses specific frequencies and vibrations that interact with the body and mind on a deeper level. • You have to be spiritual or believe in mysticism to benefit. o Sound therapy has measurable effects on stress, relaxation, and even sleep quality—benefits anyone can experience. • Only people with major health issues need it. o Many use it simply for self-care, mental clarity, or as a way to recharge. • It’s the same as meditation apps or playlists. o Live vibrational sound therapy surrounds the body with resonance, creating an immersive, physical experience. • It’s “just for adults.” o Children, teens, and seniors alike can benefit from sound as play and healing Finding Passion in Adversity by Trey Wilhelm, Session 2 My journey out of a small town and into the real world. Working on a farm as a child, in the oilfield just out of high-school and as a diesel mechanic and eventually a pilot in the army. All these careers forced interactions with people 1 otherwise never would've met taught me what 1 love and despise about being alive at this point in time, and how to capitalize on lessons learned. Questions for Conversation Starters: • What drove you away from your comfort zone and into uncertainty? • How has your time in the military shaped who you are today? • What made you decide to become an aviator? • What made you decide to become a beer brewer? Common Misconceptions: • Being a soldier makes you a hero. • To achieve great things, you must have a great plan. �My Life in the Forest by Chad Lore, Session 1 This is the story of a man who played music on the streets of Europe by day and slept in the forest at night. Questions for Conversation Starters: • Did you ever encounter wild animals at night? • Why would you live like this? • How much $ did you make on the streets? • How often did you get arrested? Common Misconceptions: • This lifestyle was by choice not necessity. o There is a difference between life on the road and life off the tracks. I Page 6 �Gratt Beer. Chemistry«Creativity=Play by Ty Martinez & Nicole Martinez, Session 2 The power of play is displayed in brewing creativity, risk-taking, learning and mastering craft. Questions for Conversation Starters: • Have you tried a beer because of a funny name? • Have you bought a beer because the beer label looked cool, and hip? • What is the weirdest beer you’ve ever tasted, and how did it taste? Common Misconceptions: • Playful and sophomoric beer names are not serious beers. • Traditional beers are more respectable. �Running with Relics by Heather Watson, Session 1 She had always been the kind of girl that rescued old photos, dilapidated books, and all types of ephemera. She travelled far and wide to junk stores and flea markets collecting bits and pieces of these small treasures to carry home. One day she began to make art with her relics. She created new stories and gave them a second chance to shine. She had discovered a way to navigate the news of the world, finding solace in her art. Questions for Conversation Starters: • Why was she drawn to collect these castaway pieces of former lives? • How did this obsession turn to art? • Why the term relics? Common Misconceptions: • The pieces collected are often seen as mere junk. • Is the work made even art? Pages �Photo imaginarlum: Curating lor Your Soul by Autumn Baker, Session 2 What does play mean in the realm of photography? This book is a sample of how experimentation holds hands with adventure creating an addictive relationship. A glimpse into how imagination can be stretched further, & the benefits of creativity. It a possible cultivation of a culture & language that speaks beyond all barriers. Maybe you find your tribe or maybe you help someone to find theirs. Questions for Conversation Starters: • What is the benefit of play in photography? • What tools do you play with? • How do you find inspiration for your shoots? • What advice would you give to someone looking for their inspiration? • Do you have a favorite photoshoot or theme? Common Misconceptions: • Editing makes the photos better. • Photoshoots are narrowed to a single time with specific subjects. • Creative work should beeffortless. • You must wait to be inspired before acting. Photography is easy. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Paper booklet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Casper College Humanities Festival Living Library Book Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-10-01 Description An account of the resource Booklet containing information about the Living Library and summaries of the Living Books for the 2025 festival. 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Title A name given to the resource Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings and Photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-09-17; 2025-09-18 Description An account of the resource The Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings consist of two audio recordings of the conference's Book Club discussions. The discussions were held on September 17 and 18 at Frontier Brewing in Casper, Wyoming. The Casper College Art of Sound Recording Majors who set up and captured the recordings were Bridger Jones and Dean Shearer. The books under discussion were David Wright Falade's The New Internationals and Kai Carslon-Wee's Rail. Casper College student Eddie Siebert led the discussion of The New Internationals and Casper College student Tiana Stover led the discussion of Rail. Members of the college and Casper community participated in the discussions. The 2025 Annual Literary Conference was directed by Casper College English Instructor David Zoby. The theme of this year's conference was "Passion and Persistence." Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bridger Jones, Art of Sound Engineering Major Dean Shearer, Art of Sound Engineering Major Larry Burger. Theater Instructor David Zoby, Conference Director Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings, CCA_04.ii.c.LitCon.2025.01 US WyCaC. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bridger Jones Dean Shearer Tiana Stover Kai Carlson-Wee Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings, CCA_04.ii.c.LitCon.2025.01 US WyCaC. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA_04.ii.c.LitCon.2025.01_Carlson-Wee Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/4df02b3c26d7b33c4babb473bd1dd73e.mp3 6727c25968a876da06967fb770594299 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings and Photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-09-17; 2025-09-18 Description An account of the resource The Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings consist of two audio recordings of the conference's Book Club discussions. The discussions were held on September 17 and 18 at Frontier Brewing in Casper, Wyoming. The Casper College Art of Sound Recording Majors who set up and captured the recordings were Bridger Jones and Dean Shearer. The books under discussion were David Wright Falade's The New Internationals and Kai Carslon-Wee's Rail. Casper College student Eddie Siebert led the discussion of The New Internationals and Casper College student Tiana Stover led the discussion of Rail. Members of the college and Casper community participated in the discussions. The 2025 Annual Literary Conference was directed by Casper College English Instructor David Zoby. The theme of this year's conference was "Passion and Persistence." Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bridger Jones, Art of Sound Engineering Major Dean Shearer, Art of Sound Engineering Major Larry Burger. Theater Instructor David Zoby, Conference Director Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings, CCA_04.ii.c.LitCon.2025.01 US WyCaC. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA_04.ii.c.LitCon.2025.01_BookClubDiscussionRecordings Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 296 megabytes (2 files) Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Literary Conference David Wright Falade Book Club Discussion Recording Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-09-17 Description An account of the resource This recording is of the Casper College Literary Conference Book Club discussions were held on September 17, 2025 at Frontier Brewing in Casper, Wyoming. The Casper College Art of Sound Recording Majors who set up and captured the recordings were Bridger Jones and Dean Shearer. The discussion was led by Casper College student Eddie Siebert. Members of the college and Casper community participated in the discussions. The 2025 Annual Literary Conference was directed by Casper College English Instructor David Zoby. The theme of this year's conference was "Passion and Persistence." Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bridger Jones Dean Shearer Eddie Siebert David Wright Falade Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Casper College Annual Literary Conference Book Club Discussion Recordings, CCA_04.ii.c.LitCon.2025.01 US WyCaC. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA_04.ii.c.LitCon.2025.01_Falade Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/2e724c5e4e18d76fe4335b0dcc0d460d.pdf 35dd5ca4d57cea9238521b35dbe86482 PDF Text Text 1 Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center Fall 2025 Humanities Festival Traveling Exhibit Development Process Hanz Olson, Librarian and Archivist Overview and Credits: • • • • Location: Natrona County Public Library Proposed Date of Installation: Start install on September 17th and 18th Length of Exhibit after Install: September 27 through October 24 Client-partners: Casper College Humanities Festival and Natrona County Public Library Development Team • • • Curators: Hanz Olson (librarian and archivist) and Hannah Baldwin (CC Biology graduate and UW-C Biology archivist assistant) Project Manager: Hanz Olson Exhibit Developers: Hanz Olson and Hannah Baldwin o Exhibit Designers: Hanz Olson, Hannah Baldwin, and Eddie Siebert (Casper College English major and Arts and Humanities institutional repository assistant) Goals and Objectives: Launch a successful contribution to the 2025 Humanities Festival in the form of an engaging traveling exhibit that aligns and creates avenues for connecting with stakeholders and visitors. Interpretive Master Plan: • Stakeholders Casper College Humanities Festival Committee, the Goodstein Foundation Library and its Western History Center, the Natrona County Public Library, collection donors, and Casper and outside communities. �2 • Big Idea Provide a sampling or archival materials and ask thoughtful questions through the curatorial use of the Casper College Archives by showcasing efforts made at o Capturing Casper College o Archiving Faculty Interests and Pursuits o Connecting College Life and Wyoming Culture External Artifacts: o Question response forms Internal Stakeholders Model Casper College values through the work of developing the exhibit. o Integrity – Hard work, accountability, trust, open communication, and respect o People – Growth, support, personal development, and positive relationships o Diversity – Thought, culture, and experience o Forward Thinking – Intentional, innovative, and sustainable planning in the pursuit of excellence o Community – Partnership and service Internal Artifacts o Documentation of exhibit packages in Western History Center Materials Pulled for Request and Exhibits Log o Published Exhibit Development Process Document Smithsonian-based Anticipated Audience Preferences (IPOPs): The following IPOPs are applicable to the 2025 Humanities Festival traveling exhibit: • • • Ideas: “Visitors seeking conceptual and abstract thinking” o Archiving Faculty Interests and Pursuits People: “Visitors seeking emotional connections” o Archiving Faculty Interests and Pursuits o Capturing Casper College o Connecting College Life and Wyoming Culture Objects: “Visitors seeking visual language and aesthetics” o Archiving Faculty Interests and Pursuits �3 • o Capturing Casper College o Connecting College Life and Wyoming Culture Physical: “Visitors seeking multi-sensory experiences” o Connections to digital resources and learning experiences (in-person and/or remote digital) o Incorporation of selected leather, metal, technology, Thunderbird mascot, and wooden objects Interpretive Hierarchy: • • • • Title (label-poster with big ideas): Traveling Gallery Highlighting the Archiving of Casper College and Wyoming Culture Big Idea: Featuring a process of restoring what it means to archive an institution backward from a constantly revolving exhibit space at its doorstep. Key Messages: The archives of an institution start with but also incorporate broader communities. Interpretive Tools: o Objects o Thunderbird mascot trappings o Typewriter and gloves of Margert Demorest’s o Slide scanner o Old library cataloging equipment o Casper College mugs o Wyoming Mountaineers equipment o Images o Public Relations Department o Interactives o No audio or visual materials at this time but Digital and Institutional Repository QR codes and reflective question response forms will be included. Capturing Casper College ▪ Casper College Life ▪ Photographs of President Tilghman H. Aley ▪ Thunderbird Rodeo Archiving Faculty Interests and Pursuits • Norman Weiss Manuscripts • Margaret Demorest’s Annotated Shakespeare Sonnets �4 Connecting College Life and Wyoming Culture • College Life and Wyoming Culture digital page (more information on landing forthcoming) o Reflective question forms (see Assessment and Engagement below) o Text o Public Relations Department Publication(s) o Margaret Demorest Papers o Faculty Manuscripts and Publications Exhibit Launch Road Map: Put together the following “packages” for curation in the atrium-gallery of the NCPL: • • • • Assessment Package Digital Curation Package Engagement Package Physical Curation Package Assessment and Engagement: • • • Requests to research faculty papers sign-up Requests to research Public Relations Campus and Buildings and College Life record groups Responses to reflective questions embedded in the exhibit o Where do you find the most play in capturing Casper College? Possible responses: ▪ Athletics ▪ The classroom ▪ College life ▪ The theater o In your mind, what are the characteristics of a life project? Possible responses: ▪ Being in the moment ▪ Finding the key to self-actualization and life-long learning ▪ Creating a record of your beliefs, convictions, and values ▪ A combination of all of the above �5 • o Have you discovered a connection between Casper College Life and Wyoming Culture in this exhibit? If so, let us know what the connection is! Label with link to Museum/ Gallery Studies webpage in the last exhibit case Concept Design: The Concept Design included identifying the follow focus panels. Focus panels are the equivalent of the exhibits overarching and interwoven sections. The interpretive strategy of all panels is aligned with the incorporation of multiple interpretive tools as outlined by the Smithsonian. These are Objects, Images, Interactives, and Text. 1. Capturing Casper College Focus Panel • Interpretive tools: Objects, Images, Interactives, and Text • Reflective Question: Where do you find the most play in capturing Casper College? 2. Faculty Interests and Pursuits Focus Panel • Interpretive tools: Objects, Images, Interactives and Text • Reflective Question: o What is a life project based on to you? ▪ Being in the moment ▪ Finding the key to self-actualization and life-long learning ▪ Creating a record of my beliefs, convictions, and values ▪ A combination of all of the above • Exhibit Display Cases for Sonnet Writing o Looking at an example of a sonnet composed using words and images from the two Margaret Demorest and Humanities Festival display cases, viewers will have a chance to compose and send in a copy of their own sonnet using a line-by-line form. • Reading Room Faculty Papers Sign-up Form o Margaret Demorest o Norman Weiss 3. College Life and Wyoming Culture Focus Panel o Interpretive tools: Objects, Images, Interactives, and Text o Reflective Question �6 o Have you discovered a connection between Casper College Life and Wyoming Culture in this exhibit? If so, let us know what the connection was! Final Design Phase: o Final Packages o Exhibition Title Poster Label o Focus (section) Labels ▪ Capturing Casper College ▪ Showcasing Faculty Interests and Pursuits ▪ Discovering College Life and Wyoming Culture o Captions o Physical exhibit packages Measurements • • • • Front End o Western History Center Materials Pulled for Request and Exhibits Log Internal Formative Evaluation o Research request transactions (in-person or online) Internal Summative Assessment o Published Exhibit Development Process o Completed Western History Center Materials Pulled for Request and Exhibits Log Quantitative and Qualitative o Faculty Manuscripts and Publications Research Requests (Demorest and Weiss) o Responses to Reflective Questions • On-site or Digital Requests for Access • Responses to critical questions and exhibition via online forms: 1. Where do you find the most play in capturing Casper College? 2. In your mind, what are the characteristics of a life project? 3. Have you discovered a connection between Casper College Life and Wyoming Culture in this exhibit? If so, let us know what the connection is! �7 Question QR Codes: 1. 2. 3. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Casper College Western History Center Learning Resources Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-09-25 Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains the copies of the Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center's exhibit development processes. These processes are adapted from those of the Smithsoneans. They are meant to improve the reach and impact of the exhibits the center does, which are usually a part of collaborations with other units at Casper College. Some of these collaborations have included the Humanities Festival, GLAM, and the Bruce Richards Lecture Series. The center is also working on an expended curation and arrangement and description project in the effort of highlighting connections between college life and Wyoming culture. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center learning resource contributors include Hanz Olson. Language A language of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 04.ii..h.i.2025.01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/exhibits/show/western-history--anchored-coll">Western History Center "Anchored Collection Series"</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fall 2025 Humanities Festival Traveling Exhibit Development Process Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-09-04 Description An account of the resource This document contains the exhibition development process made by the Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center to guide its work on a traveling exhibit at the Natrona County Public Library during the fall 2025 Casper College Humanities Festival. The theme of the exhibit was archiving the institution. Sections include capturing Casper College, Faculty Interests and Pursuits, and Connecting College Life and Wyoming Culture. The exhibit was developed and designed and otherwise made possible by Hanz Olson, Hannah Baldwin, and Eddie Siebert. Engaging questions play on the theme of the year's festival. 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Title A name given to the resource Records of Weather Service Office Station #74 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1940-1992 Description An account of the resource This digital collection currently consists of the profile photo albums and station histories of Weather Service Office Station #74. This station was the first weather station and operated on top of the hanger at Wardwell Field. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image; Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Weather Service Office Station #74 Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Records of Weather Service Office Station #74, NCA 01.ii.2003.1. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.ii.2003.01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic prints Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Four photographs of Weather Service Station #74 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1940-1992 Description An account of the resource Four photographs from a profile of Weather Service Station #74 outside of Casper, WY at or near where Wardwell Field was located. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Weather Service Station $74 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Records of Weather Service Office Station #74, NCA 01.ii.2003.1. Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center). Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.ii.2003.01_StationProfilePhotos_74_37 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/18f5241a63bcec1d6a9908396c68c090.jpg 6697d885cb6d3587466519ff5d23f043 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Records of Weather Service Office Station #74 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1940-1992 Description An account of the resource This digital collection currently consists of the profile photo albums and station histories of Weather Service Office Station #74. This station was the first weather station and operated on top of the hanger at Wardwell Field. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image; Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Weather Service Office Station #74 Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Records of Weather Service Office Station #74, NCA 01.ii.2003.1. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.ii.2003.01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic prints Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Two photographs of Weather Service Station #74 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1940-1992 Description An account of the resource Three photographs from a profile of Weather Service Station #74 outside of Casper, WY at or near where Wardwell Field was located. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Weather Service Station $74 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Records of Weather Service Office Station #74, NCA 01.ii.2003.1. Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center). Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.ii.2003.01_StationProfilePhotos_74_36 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG