By Executive Order 9066, over 7,000 Japanese, most being American citizens, were forcibly incarcerated at the Granada Relocation Center in Granada, Colorado from 1942-45.
Ground-breaking for the material it covers, the series is one of the few to address the history of Mexican Americans in general and that of the Chicano Movement in particular; it is an indispensable resource for scholars and students
Some of the best things to do on a Colorado vacation revolve around its ancient and historic past. Once roamed by mighty dinosaurs, then formed by native people, westward exploration and expansion, Colorado historic sites and landmarks are waiting to be discovered.
Colorado State Archives mission is safeguarding the administrative and documentary history of Colorado by managing, collecting, preserving, and providing access to state and local government records.
History Colorado's collection contains a rich array of archives, artifacts, and photographic material, all documenting the people, places, and events of Colorado. From this page you can access and search the Online Collection and learn more about the types of items that are in the Collection.
interactive maps and charts that show various dimensions of the great migrations out of the South. They show decade by decade the number of southerners living in northern and western states
Arts & Humanities Database
This link opens in a new windowJournal articles, trade publications, and news about art, architecture, design, history, philosophy, music, literature, theatre, and cultural studies. Includes reviews of curated exhibitions at museums and galleries and particular artists, artifacts, buildings, etc.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
This link opens in a new windowPrimary source documents about key people and events in African American history. This collection highlights the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality in the U.S. and supports learning about the roots and impact of systemic racism, as well as the efforts to challenge it.
Biography Reference Source
This link opens in a new windowBackground information on historical figures, artists, leaders, and other well-known people from around the world. Search by name or filter by things like job, nationality, gender, or birthplace to find the exact person you're looking for.
Ethnic Diversity Source
This link opens in a new windowCulture, history, and experiences of ethnic groups in the U.S. Great for assignments in ethnic studies, sociology, and American history.
Exploring Race in Society
This link opens in a new windowHistory and impact of race, ethnicity, and identity through essays, articles, and primary sources. Useful for research in sociology, history, cultural studies, and social justice.
History Reference Center
This link opens in a new windowArticles, documents, images, and videos on U.S. and world history. Great for history assignments and primary source research.
Gale In Context: U.S. History
This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedia-like resource with background information, academic articles, magazine coverage, photos, and videos on hundreds of significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history.
Gale In Context: World History
This link opens in a new windowArticles, primary sources, and reference materials on global history. Useful for assignments in history, humanities, and cultural studies.
JSTOR
This link opens in a new windowHistory, art, and anthropology students will find older journal articles, books, images, and primary sources. Includes Artstor, images of museum and archive holdings, like artifacts, paintings, photographs, advertisements, and other original art.
MAS Ultra
This link opens in a new windowArticles, biographies, and historical documents on a variety of topics. Great for general research, especially in humanities and social sciences.
Military Database
This link opens in a new windowScholarly journals, trade journals, magazines, and technical reports about government and military branches. Topics include international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more.
