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"Models of Surveyor & Engineer," relief sculptures and Julius P. Ambrusch

Behind the Scenes - Processing & Cataloging Archives

Terra Cotta

A Collection is Born - Collections Acquisitions

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 Colorado Saint

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

Photo of first iteration of WHG research room in 2021.

Special Collections and Archives 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

Rocky Mountain News - December 6, 1952

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

[William N. Byers] [art original].

William N. Byers: Contributing to a Massacre