“Women of Wyoming” Praised Across Nation

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The grassroots effort of production team members Janelle Molony, Linda Fabian, Leslie Waggener, and Sylvia Bruner has quickly become Wyoming’s sweetheart project that is setting a new standard for institutional inclusion of women in the storytelling, interpretation, and preservation of past women’s narratives. This project, initially launched through the Wyoming Historical Society and funded, in part, by a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund is now seeking to make that impact official.

Though in it’s first year of release, the videos have gained more than 11,000 views, Project Director Janelle Molony has made a significant push to see this program be recognized with prestigious awards.

“I believe that the women who saw this project through deserve all the commendation in the world. I have always assured the guests and production team that their stories and contributions mattered and will continue to be important for generations to come, and that I was honored to be part of their storytelling experience.”
– Janelle Molony

The series was recently nominated for the following awards:

Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Creativity in Digital History (American Historical Association, $4,000)
Autry Prize for Media Exhibits and Public Programs (Western History Association, $1,000)
Outstanding Public History Project Award (National Council on Public History, $750)
And more to come.

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The entire two seasons of this beloved interview series is currently available on YouTube for you to learn and enjoy.

WoW is backed by professional historians across America:

Incredible support for this program has come from esteemed professionals across the nation, who are watching and celebrating this movement.

From Roy B. Young, Editor Emeritus, Wild West History Association (02/28/25):

“Women of Wyoming, Then & Now is an outstanding example of taking traditionally high-level discussion and bringing them ‘down to earth.’ The Project Director Janelle Molony is on of the young historians who is making a mark in writing and telling the exciting stories of the American frontier. … This project has thrived under her passionate leadership…”

From Laurie J. Rufe, Retired Director of the Roswell Museum and Art Center (03/01/25):

“These female historians bring a wide breadth of experience … and serve as mentors and facilitators for emerging historians through this program. Women of Wyoming, Then and Now is an award-winning caliber program that enhances our understanding of the American West.”

From Lynn Downey, former Company Historian for Levi Strauss & Co. (03/03/25):

“The educational interview program.. addresses topics only rarely approached by traditional methods and media. They are not only interesting, but are tied to important touchstones in public history: Black, Indigenous, Hispanic history, mental health, arts and humanities, etc. … We need more projects like this in every state.”

From Lindsey Taylor Groves, Wyoming State Regent for the Daughters of the American Revolution (03/08/25):

“Ms. Molony’s work with the Wyoming Historical Society is both commendable and influential. The program highlights the intricacies of Western lifestyle and culture, showcasing not only its historical context but also its modern-day relevance. … This program not only educates, but also empowers, making it a remarkable example of a quality series that both informs and inspires.”

From Kelsie Brook Eckert, Executive Director of The Remedial Herstory Project (03/16/25):

“I am keenly aware of the importance of integrating women’s stories into mainstream historical narratives. This project is an invaluable contribution to that effort… This program has honored the work of Wyoming women who have made significant artistic and cultural contributions, highlighting their role in shaping the state’s identity.”

From Jessica R. Pliley, Co-President of The Coordinating Council for Women in History (03/18/25):

“This type of public history is important not only for documenting ‘hidden histories’ but also for engaging broad audiences. … Projects like ‘Women of Wyoming, Then and Now’ are expensive, labor intensive, and necessary.”

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