Background
Gunderson, Mary Alice was born on January 18, 1936 in Sheridan, Wyoming, United States. Daughter of Bernard Graham and Leah Mary (Gilkeson) Wright.
(Devils Tower National Monument, the first site designated...)
Devils Tower National Monument, the first site designated a national monument in 1906 has drawn to it fascinating people and spawned stories of mythic proportion. This is the only comprehensive history of the awesome rock tower and the people who have been drawn to it. Sitting Bull, Custer, photographer/artist team Jackson and Moran, climbers, adventures, eccentrics they re all here! Chapters include Indian accounts of the landmark s origin, geology, historic exploration, classic climbs, and media events.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0931271096/?tag=2022091-20
Gunderson, Mary Alice was born on January 18, 1936 in Sheridan, Wyoming, United States. Daughter of Bernard Graham and Leah Mary (Gilkeson) Wright.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, University Wyoming, 1957. Postgraduate, University Wyoming, 1986.
Elementary teacher, Sweetwater County, Green River, Wyoming, 1957-1958;
elementary teacher, Natrona County School District, Casper, Wyoming, 1958-1968;
homebound instructor, Natrona County School District, Casper, 1969-1973;
public information officer, Natrona County Library., Casper, 1976-1979;
artist in residence, Wyoming Arts Council, Cheyenne, 1973-1988;
instructor creative writing, Casper College, 1993-1996;
development studies in English, Casper College, 1986-1994;
freelance writer, since 1968. Poetry editor/consultant High Plain Press, Glendo, Wyoming, since 1994. Member literature advising committee Casper College, 1988-1992.
Grants panelist Wyoming Council on Arts, Cheyenne, since 1988.
(Devils Tower National Monument, the first site designated...)
Director PressWomen High School Journalism Contest, 1987-1988. Contest director, booklet editor Wyoming Writers, Inc., 1983. Board directors Community Concert Association, Casper, 1988.
Member Wyoming Alumni Association, American Association Retired Persons.
Married Edwin Donald Gunderson, July 16, 1964. 1 child, James Nelson.