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Portrait of William Gilpin, Territorial Governor of Colorado from 1861-1862, removed from an unknown publication. Photograph taken around the time of his abbreviated term. On verso is a photograph of Pikes Peak.

Searching the Census: Colorado and the Territorial Census of 1861

Black and white photograph of Mount Evans at a distance.

History of Colorado's Proposed Denver National Park

Leonel O'Bryan, otherwise known as Polly Pry, sits for a studio portrait wearing the late Victorian or Edwardian style clothing. Her outfit features a large hat adorned with silk flowers or faux foliage and a high collared coat. A sheer, black veil with chenille dots covers her face.

Polly Pry vs. The Labor Unions

Photo of Ruby Auerbach on top of an AMS map

Using the AMS Maps to Complement Your Genealogy Research

Flag of Venezuela

Venezuelans in Colorado

X-31380, A Black Corporal, (Buffalo Soldier) in the Ninth Cavalry, poses on his horse on the Native American (Lakota Sioux) Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota. He wears a military uniform and has a gun in a holster on his belt. Snows covers the ground and frame agency buildings show in background.

Buffalo Soldiers in Colorado: Service, Legacy, and a Growing Collection at BCL

Studio portrait (standing) of a Native American (Arapaho) girl. She holds a basket and rests her arm on a table. She wears a dress and has a scarf around her neck.

The Mystery of the Girl in the Photo

Studio portrait of Native American (Navajo) men probably in Colorado. They wear hats and jackets. One man wears a tie.

A History of Farm Labor in Colorado

Nighttime view of 16th (Sixteenth) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles drive under Christmas lights and decorations that span the street. Signs read: "Denver," "Baurs," "Douglas Optical," and "Paramount."

Denver Christmas Lights - Myth and Reality

Richard Castro, Executive Director of the Denver Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations, speaks at a 1990 census Denver Complete Count event.

Chicano History Collections Are Now Fully Digitized

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Burmese in Colorado

Team photo of Kansas City Monarchs 1934

Barnstorming and the Mini World Series: Denver's Negro League Baseball History