The Denver Public Library Brings the Rocky to CHNC

The Rocky Mountain News (RMN) was Colorado’s oldest newspaper. Founded by William Byers during the 1859 Colorado Gold Rush, the paper closed its doors in 2009, just two months before… (Search hits: 28 in body, 0 in title, 4 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 560.3)

A Window to History: The Wonderful World of Old Newspaper Ads

…that, after all, is something we history buffs care a lot about. And those prices! For this, we turn to three new publications recently included on the Colorado Historic Newspapers… (Search hits: 6 in body, 3 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 786.55)

A Window to History: Roarin’ 20s Newspapers

One of the many joys of old newspapers is reading with the benefit of hindsight. It is with this hindsight that I wish to explore 1920s newspapers for this installment… (Search hits: 25 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 390.2)

CHNC is Growing! Again!

…on to have a long career in newspapers in Colorado, publishing the Lafayette News, the Keota News and the Pawnee Herald. The Palisade Tribune, added to CHNC by the Palisade… (Search hits: 25 in body, 0 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 383)

“The Library” or La Biblioteca (English version)

…internet, get help with your questions on immigration and taxes, take English as a second language classes, get to know more about the community, socialize, and make new friends. I… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 553.44)

Chicano Community Newspaper added to CHNC

The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection is pleased to announce the addition of La Cucaracha, a Chicano Community Newspaper. Over one hundred issues from May 1976 to October 1983 have been… (Search hits: 16 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 532.5)

CHNC Reaches Millionth Page Milestone

…place, the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) Team rejoiced as they added the one millionth digitized page of historic Colorado newspaper content to their free online database. The Team –… (Search hits: 13 in body, 0 in title, 4 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 531.17)

The Colorado Historical Newspapers Collection is Growing!

The Colorado Historical Newspapers Collection (CHNC) has recently reached 730,000 digitized pages of Colorado historic newspapers! With this growth we have added new content from a few of our favorite… (Search hits: 12 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 529.33)

April 23: CHNC Reaches 2 Million Pages and Celebrates Historic News  

…anxiously awaiting the arrival of the city’s first newspaper issue. The young frontier town, organized just five months prior, was bustling with 150 houses, one hotel with five more soon… (Search hits: 14 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 529.13)

CHNC News: Golden Historic News is Growing!

…well respected in Colorado’s newspaper industry. The Transcript enjoyed immense popularity rivaling that of the Rocky Mountain News. In 1906, at the age of 80 years, George West died after… (Search hits: 9 in body, 4 in title, 2 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 527.17)

A Window to History: CHNC’s Extraordinary Brightside Newspaper

The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) has a lot of gems in its archives. Brightside, I would say, is a gem among gems. Thanks to Denver Public Library’s Western History… (Search hits: 6 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 523.11)

CHNC News: Holy Cross Trail

For many Coloradans, climbing a fourteener is a rite of passage. There are 53 fourteeners in Colorado but only one had a newspaper named after it. CHNC partner, the Eagle… (Search hits: 7 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 521.06)

DU’s Weekly Peanut and The Hesperus Student Newspapers Join the CHNC!

As our list of university newspapers continues to grow, the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection is pleased to welcome some very special additions to our online catalog. The Weekly Peanut and… (Search hits: 6 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 515.65)

Increased Content for Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection

We hope that you have had a look at the new and improved Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection online. When you do – I am sure you will notice the improved… (Search hits: 8 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 514.91)

Impeachment: The View from Colorado’s Historic Newspapers

The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, February 1868 Whether it concerns moments in Colorado’s local history or happenings in the national arena or on the world stage, the Colorado Historic Newspapers… (Search hits: 11 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 556.32)

Temporary Discount on Newspaper Digitization Costs

As part of a promotional effort, one of the digitization partners working with the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection is offering a limited time price reduction… (Search hits: 4 in body, 2 in title, 4 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 512.28)

Colorado’s Cultural Newspaper History

The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection has once again grown by thousands of pages thanks to some very special new additions! We at the CHNC are proud to welcome more than… (Search hits: 2 in body, 2 in title, 2 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 508.91)

CHNC News: New Titles and New Partners

The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection recently added four new titles; the Brush Lariat, the Morgan County Republican, the Louisville Times and the Whitehorn News. These four new titles, added by… (Search hits: 31 in body, 4 in title, 2 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 508.9)