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Among the types of material housed in the collection are manuscripts, diaries, ledgers, newspapers, an obituary index, photographs, slides, picture post cards, oral histories, videos and DVD’s, plat books, atlases, books, city directories, and maps. Today, the CDH is the only local history research center affiliated with a college or university in the state of Iowa. This is one aspect which makes Loras College unique which is appropriate for Iowa’s oldest college. | Among the types of material housed in the collection are manuscripts, diaries, ledgers, newspapers, an obituary index, photographs, slides, picture post cards, oral histories, videos and DVD’s, plat books, atlases, books, city directories, and maps. Today, the CDH is the only local history research center affiliated with a college or university in the state of Iowa. This is one aspect which makes Loras College unique which is appropriate for Iowa’s oldest college. | ||
In an effort to encourage interest in Dubuque history, the Center published ''Dubuque: Frontier River City'' edited by Loras librarian [[KLEIN, Robert|Robert KLEIN]]. Loan arrangements have been made for the video program "The Identity of Dubuque" by Father [[WILKIE, William E.|William E. WILKIE]] and a photo exhibit entitled "Iowa Women in the Workplace." Staff members have provided programs for groups and organizations. | In an effort to encourage interest in Dubuque history, the Center published ''Dubuque: Frontier River City'' edited by Loras librarian [[KLEIN, Robert|Robert KLEIN]]. Loan arrangements have been made for the video program "The Identity of Dubuque" by Father [[WILKIE, William E.|William E. WILKIE]] and a photo exhibit entitled "Iowa Women in the Workplace." Staff members have provided programs for groups and organizations. | ||
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CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY. Priceless collection of Dubuque historical photographs and documents. Founded in 1976, the Center has been funded by and located on the campus of LORAS COLLEGE. The staff of the Center is appointed by the college president. Since 1983 the Director of the Center has been Michael D. GIBSON.
The mission of the Center is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide materials for research; to conduct research of local interest; to publish studies of local history interest; offer special courses, workshops, lectures, and presentations for those interested in local history; and to provide internship and volunteer opportunities in archival studies. The Center continues to provide all of these services as the area’s largest local history research center.
The Center for Dubuque History has served thousands of patrons from all parts of the world who have come to use the vast resources archived in the collections. Researchers have included elementary school pupils, high school and college students, novelists, movie producers, TV/radio station reporters, university scholars, historic preservationists, city, state and county departmental employees, archaeologists, geologists, environmentalists, journalists, publishers, genealogists, and local history buffs. Inquiries regarding local history arrive via mail, phone, and e-mail as well as in-person visitors.
Among the types of material housed in the collection are manuscripts, diaries, ledgers, newspapers, an obituary index, photographs, slides, picture post cards, oral histories, videos and DVD’s, plat books, atlases, books, city directories, and maps. Today, the CDH is the only local history research center affiliated with a college or university in the state of Iowa. This is one aspect which makes Loras College unique which is appropriate for Iowa’s oldest college.
In an effort to encourage interest in Dubuque history, the Center published Dubuque: Frontier River City edited by Loras librarian Robert KLEIN. Loan arrangements have been made for the video program "The Identity of Dubuque" by Father William E. WILKIE and a photo exhibit entitled "Iowa Women in the Workplace." Staff members have provided programs for groups and organizations.