Today I begin the last week of my eight-week internship in
the Western History/Genealogy (WHG) Department at the Denver Public Library. It is hard for me to believe that this experience is almost over. Since I
have been in Colorado with the Wartburg West interns and faculty, I have had
some of the greatest memories in college with this group.
I have
worked on a variety of projects in the WHG Department, as well as in the
Archives Department at the Denver Public Library. My favorite project that I
just completed last week was to take inventory on a great amount of materials from
the Denver Parks and Recreation Department. While I looked through this
collection, I was able to discover many different unique artifacts. Many of
these artifacts were development plans for the City Park pavilion and bandstand
from the 1990’s. Although others may find archival work boring, I
enjoy it. Archives allow me to research how an individual or, in this case, a
department of the City of Denver reached their goals through their different
plans or works.
Outside
of my internship, I enjoyed going to the Rocky Mountains on more than one
occasion. While I was in the Rocky Mountains, I saw of the most beautiful
scenery ever in my life. I was also fortunate to go on a three mile hike at
Rocky Mountain National Park with other Wartburg West friends. And the city of
Denver had been unbelievable! As a huge baseball fan, I personally enjoy
watching the Colorado Rockies baseball team at their stadium, Coors Field, with
other Wartburg students. I have been to a total of four games, and the Rockies
won them all!
I am so happy that I was able to be a part of Wartburg West.
It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made since I have been at
Wartburg College.
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