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Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center - tour

Lobby floor columbine in 14th Ave entrance
Dedication date on one of the pieces of art in the Carr center
The entrance to the library

DPL WHG Reference Librarians Tour New Justice Center

Before the grand opening and dedication of the beautiful Ralph Carr Colorado Justice Center the DPL was treated to a tour of the new facility.

Community Tuesday - Globeville

Eastern European Passbook
Community Tuesday - Globeville
Community Tuesday - Globeville
Community Tuesday - Globeville

What’s the old adage “A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet”?  So, with that in mind, even though it’s technically Wednesday, I’m still going with the Community Tuesday title for this blog post.

What’s the old adage “A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet”?  So, with that in mind, even though it’s technically Wednesday, I’m still going with the Community Tuesday title for

The "Rocky" comes to the Denver Public Library

The "Rocky" comes to the Denver Public Library

The "Rocky" is here!

After almost four years of contract negotiation between Scripps and the City, the Denver Public Library will officially be designated the repository of the Rocky Mountain News archives.

American Indian Newspapers in Western History and Genealogy

Southern Ute Drum. February 20, 2013. Ignacio, CO: Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Front page.
Southern Ute Drum. February 20, 2013. Ignacio, CO: Southern Ute Tribe: Page 3.
Teton Times. February 20-27, 2013. Mobridge, SD. Front Page.
Lakota Country Times. February 27, 2013. Martin, SD. Page B1.

American Indian newspapers help American Indians keep abreast of tribal news across reservations both large and small.

Win a Print of Your Choice from the Digital Collections!

Black Bear

The survey has closed. A lucky winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 12.

Take a short survey and enter to win an 11"x17" print of your choice from the Denver Public Library Digital Collections.

The Denver Public Library is planning on improving the Western History/Genealogy and Blair-C

Short Customer Satisfaction Survey

The survey is now over. Thank you!

WHG History Homepage Site Update! New look and better functionality!

WHG History Homepage Site Update! New look and better functionality!

New modern look and better functionality!

The Western History/Genealogy site has received a quick makeover with an easy to use home page.

Caroline Bancroft History Prize Winner Announced

Caroline Bancroft History Prize Winner Announced
Caroline Bancroft History Prize Winner Announced
Caroline Bancroft History Prize Winner Announced

The Western History/Genealogy Department is pleased to announce the winner of its prestigious Caroline Bancroft History Prize. Two honor books were also named.

ONLINE CATALOG DOWNTIME BEGINNING SAT., 11/10 AT 6:00 P.M.

On Saturday, November 10 beginning at 6 p.m. we will be upgrading the online library catalog. 

Access to the catalog and My Account will be will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete on Sunday, November 11 at approximately 9 a.m.
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