History of the American West, 1860-1920
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Drawn from the collections of the Denver Public Library, "History of the American West, 1860-1920," is a collection of over 30,000 photographs that document the history of the American West. Included are photographs depicting the growth of mining and the activities of the Native Americans living in the area. Other photographs share the unique look of various towns and the western landscape. Images of the 10th Mountain Division, a division of ski troops based in Colorado during World War II, are also included in this collection. This summary page is designed to help educators make effective use of the collection in their classrooms. From here teachers can access relevant background information, related collections and exhibits, resource lists and search tips specific to this collection. By clicking on the image at the top of the page, users can access the collection itself. This page is part of the Learning Page section of the American Memory Web site, created by the Library of Congress, providing public access to over five million historical items from more than 90 collections. Less
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Grade: TK/K to 12
Topics: History & Culture, Geography, Visual Arts, Economics, History-Social Science, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, Types of Media, Electives
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