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| Title: | Collection of the 1921 Pueblo Flood materials | |
| Dates (Inclusive) | 1921, 1956, 1971 | |
| Collector: | Colorado State University-Pueblo | |
| Abstract: | This collection contains newspaper articles, photographs and printed matter related to the 1921 Pueblo Flood. | |
| Identification Number: | MPFC | |
| Quantity: | 1 archival document box, approximately 25 items. | |
| Repository: | Colorado State University-Pueblo Library, University Archives and Special Collections 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 Phone: 719-549-2475 URL: http://library.colostate-pueblo.edu/ | |
| Languages | English | |
Downpours on June 3, 1921 caused both the Arkansas and Fountain Rivers to overflow their banks and break through levees washing away considerable portions of Pueblo. The resulting flood and fires caused significant devastation. Over 200 people were killed or missing and the estimated property damage was over $10 million. Much of the city needed rebuilding after the disaster, including all of the city utilities. The flood left a lasting impact on the psyche of the Pueblo community and it is still recalled as the most horrific event in the city’s history.
Items are arranged chronologically by format.
The collection contains postcards, photographs, newspaper clippings and the booklet entitled “Pueblo’s Flood in Pictures” all focusing on the impact of Pueblo’s 1921 flood.
There are no access restrictions on this collection
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.
Collection of the 1921 Pueblo Flood materials, Colorado State University-Pueblo Library, University Archives and Special Collections
Jay Trask completed minimal processing for the collection in 2007. Due to the small size of the collection, no series were designated. Items were simply arranged chronologically by format. Duplicates beyond a second copy were not retained. A preliminary finding aid was completed on November 12, 2007. The EAD finding aid was completed on 12-11-2007.
The immediate source of the acquisition is unknown. The material was in a folder labeled “Pueblo flood.” There was no other information available for the collection.
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the Colorado State University-Pueblo Library's catalog. Researchers seeking materials about related subjects, persons, organizations or places should search the catalog using these headings.
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Flood damage -- Colorado -- Pueblo
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