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Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library

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[Summarized from the BCAARL webpage] The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, part of Denver Public Library System, is a research library and...Show more [Summarized from the BCAARL webpage] The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, part of Denver Public Library System, is a research library and museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the many contributions of African Americans to Colorado and the West. It serves as a neighborhood branch, research library, and museum. Show less

Douglas County Clippings Notebook

African-American Pioneers of Douglas County

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This binder contains a comprehensive research essay on African American individuals and families that lived in Douglas County in the late 19th century; it...Show more This binder contains a comprehensive research essay on African American individuals and families that lived in Douglas County in the late 19th century; it references newspaper articles and census records among other sources. Also included is a list of all articles in History Colorado's "Colorado Heritage" journal that relate to Black history in Colorado. Show less

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African Americans on the Western Frontier

Book - 1998

An overview of the experience of Black Americans in the western United States, especially during the era of westward migration. Its citations are detailed, and an extensive bibliography provides many avenues to further research. An overview of the experience of Black Americans in the western United States, especially during the era of westward migration. Its citations are detailed, and an extensive bibliography provides many avenues to further research. Show less

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Black Cowboys of the Old West

True, Sensational, and Little-known Stories From History

by Wagner, Tricia Martineau

Book - 2011

This book compiles stories of Black cowboys and ranch hands in the early American West. This book compiles stories of Black cowboys and ranch hands in the early American West. Show less

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The Buffalo Soldiers

A Narrative of the Negro Cavalry in the West

by Leckie, William H.

Book - 1967

Published in 1967, this book lists the duties and victories of the 9th and 10th Regiments of the Negro U.S. Cavalry, commonly known as the Buffalo Soldier...Show more Published in 1967, this book lists the duties and victories of the 9th and 10th Regiments of the Negro U.S. Cavalry, commonly known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Dispatched to the frontier after the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers played a pivotal role in the Indian Wars and in the Spanish American War. Show less

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Essays in Colorado History

No. 3

by Colorado Historical Society

Book - 1984

See "Black Children, White Law: Black Efforts to Secure Public Education in Central City, Colorado, 1864-1869" (55-79) by William M. King. See "Black Children, White Law: Black Efforts to Secure Public Education in Central City, Colorado, 1864-1869" (55-79) by William M. King. Show less

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Colorado Heritage

The Journal of the Colorado Historical Society : 1988

Magazine - 1988

See "Dearfield...A Dream Deferred" by Karen Waddell (2-12) to read about a historic all-black agricultural community in northern Colorado. See "Dearfield...A Dream Deferred" by Karen Waddell (2-12) to read about a historic all-black agricultural community in northern Colorado. Show less

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The Colorado Magazine

Vol. 52, No. 1 : Winter 1975

Magazine - 1975

See "William J. Hardin: Colorado Spokesman for Racial Justice, 1863-1873" by Eugene H. Berwanger (52-65). See "William J. Hardin: Colorado Spokesman for Racial Justice, 1863-1873" by Eugene H. Berwanger (52-65). Show less

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Colorado Heritage

The Journal of the Colorado Historical Society : 2011

Magazine - 2011

See "Freedom and Slavery in the Pikes Peak Country, 1859-61" by William J. Converey. See "Freedom and Slavery in the Pikes Peak Country, 1859-61" by William J. Converey. Show less

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Colorado Heritage

The Journal of the Colorado Historical Society : 2013

Magazine - 2013

See "The Dry: African American Homesteading on Southeastern Colorado's Plains" by Thomas Carr. See "The Dry: African American Homesteading on Southeastern Colorado's Plains" by Thomas Carr. Show less

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Colorado Heritage

The Journal of the Colorado Historical Society : 1996 - Spring

Magazine - 1996

See “By Force of Arms: The Buffalo Soldiers of Colorado” by William W. Gwaltney and Thomas Welle. See “By Force of Arms: The Buffalo Soldiers of Colorado” by William W. Gwaltney and Thomas Welle. Show less

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Colorado Heritage

The Journal of the Colorado Historical Society : 1998 - Autumn

Magazine - 1998

See “Of Myth and Men: The Trail of the Black Cowboy” by Keith Schrum. See “Of Myth and Men: The Trail of the Black Cowboy” by Keith Schrum. Show less

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The Harvard Guide to African-American History

Unknown - 2001

An overview of African American history that provides a good reference for historical events, people and patterns. Published in 2001, it may be somewhat outdated. An overview of African American history that provides a good reference for historical events, people and patterns. Published in 2001, it may be somewhat outdated. Show less

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