Trunks Available through the University of Denver Department of Anthropology The Ludlow Massacre History Trunk is an excellent resource for Colorado history teachers. The trunk contains: • Real artifacts from the 1913-1914 Colorado Coal Field strike and war • A teacher’s guide containing background information about Colorado coal mining and the strike that led to the Ludlow Massacre • Lesson plans to be used in conjunction with the artifacts • Videotapes about coal mining history and strikes • Audio cassette tapes of coal mining songs • Photographs, Maps and Newspaper articles • And coal. The Historical Archaeology Trunk includes: • Real artifacts from the 1913-1914 Colorado Coal Field strike and war • Teacher’s guide with background information on historical archaeology • Lesson plans in conjunction with the artifacts • Oral history accounts of the events of the day and associated activities • Video highlighting current excavation Grades: These trunks are appropriate for 4-8th grade students. Cost: The fee if $5.00 for a two-week period How to get the Trunks: • The trunk must be picked up by the teacher. • Or the teacher must pay shipping FedEx for both directions. • The trunks may be picked up at the University of Denver Department of Anthropology. Scheduling: please reserve your trunk in advance. We ask for at least a 2 day notice. Contact: Dean Saitta Email: dsaitta@du.edu Phone: (303) 871-2680 Fax: (303) 871-2437 Institute | History | Archaeology | Bibliography | Gallery | DU Anthro Home Home | Notice | Site Index | CDP Home