New Books in Western History (9.7.09)
Recent works reviewed in major newspapers and other outlets, including books on young women crossing cultural lines, wizards of the imagination, and visions of the less-than-angelic history of Los Angeles and its residents, both real or fictional.
Kurzweil Comes to Colorado
Humorous, emotional, eye-opening...
Colorado Narrow-Gauge Railroads
GI - General Index
The General Index is our most unique tool for Denver and Colorado history and biography. Researchers in the know often go slack-jawed or misty-eyed when they realize what they've discovered...
Sparkle From the Gilded Age
Peruse some of the delightful artwork from our collection of sheet music, and get a taste of days gone by. . .
New Books in Western History (8.9.09)
More reviews of new books for those interested in Western history, including the life, politics, and culture of grapes, peaches, and pluots; sacrifice and influence in an ancient city; and new reviews for books previously noted here ...
Dewey Moved My Cemetery!
Denver researchers have heard stories of the relocations of Acacia, Mount Prospect and Calvary Cemeteries. Now they are asking where have all of the cemetery books gone?
Surprise!
I always enjoy surprise visits, and a couple of weeks ago I received a surprise visit from not just one person, but an entire family in town for a reunion.
New Books in Western History (8.4.09)
This week, a review of reviews of new works in Western history, including a study of a British adventurer’s travels in Colorado; Douglas Brinkley’s examination of Theodore Roosevelt’s passion for preserving nature -- and killing it; and a consideration of the regional and religious foundation of Walmart’s management strategies ...
Adventures in the Wild West
What makes the Wild West really Wild?
