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1921 Pueblo Flood materials Collection

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1921 Pueblo Flood materials Collection, 1921, 1956, 1971 | Colorado State University-Pueblo Library

By Prepared by Jay Trask

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Collection Overview

Title: 1921 Pueblo Flood materials Collection, 1921, 1956, 1971Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

Extent: 1.0

Arrangement: Items are arranged chronologically by format.

Subjects: Flood damage -- Colorado -- Pueblo, Floods -- Colorado -- Pueblo, Pueblo (Colo.) -- History

Forms of Material: Newspapers, Photographs, Postcards

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection contains newspaper articles, photographs and printed matter related to the 1921 Pueblo Flood.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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.

Collection Historical Note

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Flood damage -- Colorado -- Pueblo
Floods -- Colorado -- Pueblo
Pueblo (Colo.) -- History

Administrative Information

Repository: Colorado State University-Pueblo Library

Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this collection

Use Restrictions: Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.

Acquisition Method: 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.

Related Materials: For more information please see http://www.steelworks.us/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=7:the-pueblo-flood-and-cfai&Itemid=99.

Preferred Citation: Collection of the 1921 Pueblo Flood materials, Colorado State University-Pueblo Library, University Archives and Special Collections

Processing Information: 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.


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