Skip Navigation

Archive-It

Facebook iconTwitter iconWordpress icon

Western History and Genealogy Department and Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver Public Library

Archive-It Partner Since: Oct, 2017

Organization Type: Public Libraries & Local Governments

Organization URL: https://www.denverlibrary.org/   

Description:

The Denver Public Library connects people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen our community.

Page 1 of 1 (3 Total Results)

Title: Denver Public Library Special Collections and Digital Archives website

URL: https://history.denverlibrary.org/

Collection: DPL Archives

Description: Combined, the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and the Western History & Genealogy Division form the Special Collections and Digital Archives unit (SCDA) of the Denver Public Library. This website offers research tools and tutorials, collection information, digital images, and blog posts, all of which SCDA staff have compiled to aid in research for African American and broader western history topics. General fields supported include local, state, regional, and national history; Denver property research; genealogy and vital records research; history of the environmental conservation movement; and history of the 10th Mountain Division “ski troops” of World War II.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Society & Culture Arts & Humanities Blogs & Social Media History Institutional History West (U.S.) -- History Genealogy African Americans -- History -- Archives,  Colorado -- History ,  Libraries and archives

Title: Como Railroad Roundhouse - Blog Post

URL: https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/como-railroad-roundhouse

Collection: DPL Archives

Description: This blog post about the Como Railroad Roundhouse of the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad offers a brief history of the historic building, and includes historic and modern photographs.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Society & Culture Arts & Humanities Blogs & Social Media History Railroads – Colorado Historic Preservation Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration Colorado – History – Pictorial works,  Colorado -- History

Title: Continental Oil Refinery Explosion and Fire - Blog Post

URL: https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/continental-oil-refinery-explosion-and-fire

Collection: DPL Archives

Description: This blog post about the Continental Oil Refinery (CONOCO) fire offers a brief history of the 1978 explosion at CONOCO’s Commerce City plant (now owned by Suncor). The post includes historic photographs.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Society & Culture Arts & Humanities Blogs & Social Media History,  Colorado -- History ,  Colorado – History – Pictorial works Industrial accidents Petroleum refineries -- United States. Commerce City (Colo.)

Page 1 of 1 (3 Total Results)