Encyclopedia Dubuque
"Encyclopedia Dubuque is the online authority for all things Dubuque, written by the people who know the city best.”
Marshall Cohen—researcher and producer, CNN
Affiliated with the Local History Network of the State Historical Society of Iowa, and the Iowa Museum Association.
CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY
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.
Among the materials contained in the collection are over four thousand photographs arranged by subject, proceedings and reports of the City Council 1837-1900, Dubuque newspapers 1836 to the present, obituary files, maps, vertical files arranged by subject, city directories 1856 to the present, and secondary sources. Due to the archival nature of the collection, the material does not circulate.
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 WILKIE and a photo exhibit entitled "Iowa Women in the Workplace." Staff members have provided programs for groups and organizations.