Western History & Genealogy Blog

Manuscript Monday: Bernice's Bears
Manuscript Monday: Bernice's Bears
It is a beautiful Monday in Denver, and this week Manuscript Monday has some of us coming out of hibernation.
Manuscript Monday: Clarence & Fairfax Holmes
Manuscript Monday: Clarence & Fairfax Holmes
Good day to everyone in the blogosphere.  Manuscript Mondays is back just in time to celebrate Black History Month with the Clarence and Fairfax Holmes papers.  Read on!  
Hang Out With the Beats
Hang Out With the Beats
Remember when WHG taught you how to talk like a beatnik?  This post will point you in the right direction to hang out in all the beat hot spots in Denver.
Open For Business
Open For Business
Fear not, unwavering researchers!  DPL is open, and WHG librarians are waiting to help YOU!
Exhibit: Personal Geographies
Exhibit: Personal Geographies
 Come see "Personal Geographies", the new exhibit of maps on display in Western History & Genealogy.
Manuscript Monday: National Western Stock Show
Manuscript Monday: National Western Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show is happening right now!  Did you know Western History & Genealogy is home to several collections featuring Stock Show material? 
Cold Weather Ride
Cold Weather Ride
Sled dog training at Camp Hale, Colorado.
Manuscript Monday: Billy Parker
Manuscript Monday: Billy Parker
Learn about early aviator Will D. (Billy) Parker in this installment of Manuscript Monday.
Talk like a Beatnik
Talk like a Beatnik
Get hip you cool cats, and check out this bit of beatnik history with WHG's newspaper clippings files.
Manuscript Monday: Benjamin Lindsey
Manuscript Monday: Benjamin Lindsey
Manuscript Monday is back with a colorful character in Colorado History: Judge Benjamin Barr Lindsey, legal rabble rouser and advocate for juvenile and women’s rights.