The AHC collects the papers of Western fiction and poetry writers, and has a particular emphasis on Wyoming writers. Our collections also contain significant papers of modern science fiction authors.

Films like "Blazing Saddles" poke fun at Western clichés, while science fiction borrows heavily from Westerns; famous sci-fi properties like Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, "Star Wars," and "Firefly ...

As viewers dive into the narrative, the mix of reality and fiction provides a captivating experience that invites reflection on the challenges and rewards of working in the oil fields.