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Studio portrait of Pablo C. de Baca, his wife Emilia Rudolph C. de Baca, their unidentified son and an unidentified infant. Pablo wears a dark suit and tie, has his hair parted in the middle and has a waxed mustache. His wife Emilia wears a blouse with puffed sleeves. The young boy wears a dark vest and a shirt with a lace Bertha collar and an over sized bow tie. The baby wears a dark dress and has its hair parted in the middle.

Hispanic and Southwest Genealogy Tips and Strategies, Part 4

Portrait of Daddy Bruce Randolph, African-American restaurateur and philanthropist, in (possibly) Denver, Colorado.

"Daddy" Bruce Randolph (1900 - 1994)

The First African American Coloradoan To Be Nominated for Sainthood

Studio portrait of Magdalena Córdova, daughter of Juan Bautista Córdova, and his wife, María Quirina Sánches. Magdalena wears a long dress with leg of mutton sleeves, and velvet trim. Her hair is curled and pulled back. She stands beside her father who is seated in a chair; he wears a suit and bow tie, his hair is receding and he is clean shaven. His wife, María wears a dark silk dress with slightly puffed sleeves and a crocheted bertha collar.

Hispanic and Southwest Genealogy Tips and Strategies, Part 3

From back of photograph: Demonstrators march against traffic during trek Saturday to Police Bldg. Lt. Jerry R. Caroccia drives police car.

Behind the Photo: Demonstrators March to the Denver Police Building, July 22, 1967

Poster gathered near Civic Center Park in Denver after a protest that took place in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder. The text reads "I couldn't breathe" and shows a drawing of George Floyd.

Assembling the George Floyd Protest Collection at DPL

Western History and Genealogy opens new service point at DPL's Central Library

View of a trash can in Denver, Colorado; letters read: "Rubbish." Advertisements read: "Balsam for Colds," and "Cordove Cigar Co."

How Early Denver Dealt With Its Garbage

OF FLYING SAUCERS AND FRAUD: THE SILAS M. NEWTON STORY

William N. Byers: Contributing to a Massacre

Portrait of Magdalena Gallegos as a young woman, the local historian and author poses with her hands on her hips in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado.

Magdalena Gallegos (1935 - 2021)