"Look Out For Wyoming: Keep an Eye on Casper" was the message to visitors in September 1904. This is just one of many historic images in the 2009 "Boom and Bust" calendar of Wyoming history that depict economic ups and downs. The calendar, published by the Wyoming State Historical Society, can be purchased at locations throughout the state or by calling 307-322-4237. (Photo courtesy of the American Heritage Center)

"Boom and Bust" is the theme of the Wyoming State Historical Society's popular calendar for 2009 which, considering recent events in our nation's history, seems quite appropriate. The Wyoming State Historical Society and its chapters use the calendar as one way to insure that Wyoming's past remains accessible.

Even before the territory was named and organized, Wyoming's economy experienced booms and busts. By the end of the twentieth century periodic booms, followed by inevitable busts, had become an accepted feature of Wyoming life. The 2009 "Boom and Bust" calendar of Wyoming history features photographs made during Wyoming"s boom days as well as from the darker times of economic distress.

The ever-popular (and limited) gift item can be purchased throughout the state at the following locations:

*Afton: Star Valley Historical Society

*Buffalo: Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

*Cheyenne: Wyoming State Museum or City News

*Casper: Natrona County Historical Society, National Historic Trails Center, Blue Heron Book Store or Ralph's Books

*Cody: Park County Historical Society or The Thistle

*Evanston: Uinta County Museum

*Fort Bridger: Fort Bridger Historical Association

*Gillette: Rockpile Museum

*Glendo: Glendo Historical Museum

*Greybull: Big Horn County Historical Society

*Green River: Sweetwater County Historical Museum

*Hanna: Hanna Basin Historical Society

*Jackson: Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum

*Lander: Fremont County Historical Society, Main Street Books or Fremont County Museum

*Laramie: Albany County Historical Society, American Heritage Center, Chickering Books, The Grand Newsstand, UW Bookstore

*Newcastle: Weston County Historical Society

*Point of Rocks: Point of Rocks Museum

*Powell: Powell Office Supply

*Rawlins: Carbon County Historical Society

*Riverton: Riverton Museum

*Rock Springs: Rock Springs Historical Museum

*Sheridan: Sheridan County Historical Society Museum and Best out West

*Sundance: Crook County Museum

*Thermopolis: Hot Springs County Historical Society

*Torrington: Goshen County Historical Society

*Wheatland: Platte County Historical Society, Platte County Chamber and Platte County Library