Author Presents Women Shaping the West in Wyoming
Lindsay Linton Buk shares stories of Wyoming women during a presentation at the White Mountain Library.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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Author Lindsay Linton Buk is visiting the White Mountain Library to present her book, Women Shaping the West: Stories from Wyoming. The project highlights the contributions of 25 influential women from across the state.
Why it matters
The book serves as a historical archive documenting the legacy of Wyoming women, including key figures in state politics, ranching, and wildlife conservation. It connects contemporary efforts to the state's pioneering history in suffrage legislation.
The book features more than 100 photographs and 20 historical vignettes. It also covers the landmark 1869 Wyoming suffrage legislation.
The players
Lindsay Linton Buk
She is the author of Women Shaping the West who initiated this documentation project to preserve Wyoming history.
Bernadine Craft
She is a former state senator and Episcopal priest profiled in the book.
Mary A. Thoman
She operates the WM Thoman Ranch and is featured for her contributions to the region.
Hillary Walrath
She is a wildlife biologist and restoration program manager based in Green River.
The details
During the event, Buk will read excerpts from her work and sign copies for attendees. The book specifically profiles Sweetwater County residents Bernadine Craft, Mary A. Thoman, and Hillary Walrath.
Timeline
December 2016 marked the beginning of the project with initial portraits and a podcast.
October 21, 2026, is the date of the author's presentation at the White Mountain Library.
Culture Shift
This project continues the state's tradition of recognizing pioneering female figures, building on the foundation set by the 1869 Wyoming suffrage legislation. It reflects a broader cultural movement to document the specific contributions of women in rural Western development.
Residents can attend the presentation at the White Mountain Library to purchase signed copies and engage directly with the author. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the specific local histories of women from Sweetwater County.
The takeaway
This book provides a documented look at the diverse roles women have played in shaping Wyoming's development over time. Readers can support local historians by attending book signings and exploring the regional narratives presented in such archival projects.
Further reading
Discover more about ongoing efforts to document historical and contemporary experiences in the Women’s Issues section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SweetwaterNOW.
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