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Western History / Genealogy News
May 2015
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April 22 marked the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. On this day in 1970, over 20 million Americans attended demonstrations, protesting environmental pollution and demanding action to protect their habitat from further harm. Read more about Earth Day in Denver and view a gallery of images.
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The 4/20 rally, which took place this year on 4/18-4/19, is a celebration of all things marijuana-related, and draws tens of thousands of pot enthusiasts, along with the ire of city politicians, to Denver's city center. For this unofficial holiday, we searched through our Western History Subject Index to look back on Colorado's long relationship with the fragrant, and now legal, weed. Read more.
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The collection documents the growth of Denver’s park system from 1860 through 2001. Over 15,000 items, drawn largely from the Department of Parks and Recreation, constitute one of the largest collections in the Western History and Genealogy Department. Learn more and explore our resources.
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