Library News
Unearthed: Milton's Paradise Lost Illustrated by Gustave Doré
Special and Digital Collections Unit
We recently digitized Milton's Paradise Lost with Illustrations by Gustave Doré. This 1898 edition of John Milton's epic 17th century poem is one of several in our collection illustrated by legendary French artist, painter, printmaker, and engraver, Gustave Doré. Doré illustrated hundreds of works of literature, including Don Quixote de la Mancha, Dante's Inferno…
Unearthed: Directory of Ninth Street Historic Park
Special and Digital Collections Unit
Special Collections and Digital Initiatives recently unearthed a somewhat forgotten relic from the survey of Auraria's very own Ninth Street Historic Park. Prior to the demolition of the Auraria neighborhood, Ninth Street was the center of a densely-populated portion of Auraria, a small tract of which was preserved and is still in use today. The Directory of Ninth Street Historic Park, 1924-1973 was written by David J. Luebbers, a local researcher, for use by MSU…
New Digital Collection: MSU Denver Honors Theses
Special and Digital Collections Unit
Metropolitan State University of Denver Honors Thesis Collection collects and preserves Honors Program theses, capstones, and other terminal works generated by said program's graduate. This nascent collection will grow each year as the MSU Denver Honors Program prepares and submits accepted honors theses each semester.
From the MSU Denver Honors…
New Digital Collection: UCD School of Public Affairs Capstones
Special and Digital Collections Unit
The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs Collection contains capstones and terminal graduate works created by SPA students.
From Wendy Boylard, facilitator of the SPA Capstone Program:
"The Capstone course is where students synthesize…
Welcome to Denver ALA MidWinter Conference Attendees
Auraria Library
Auraria Library would like to extend a hearty welcome to all those attending the ALA Denver MidWinter 2018 Conference. Attendees are welcome to stop by campus and visit the recently renovated Auraria Library while they are visiting Denver. Self-guided Library tour guides are available at the Lawrence Street entrance of the building.
The MidWinter Conference provides a wonderful opportunity for those who are passionate about the future of libraries to gather each year. The American…
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