Frozen to Death on Pikes Peak:
A Cold Case Investigation
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the alleged deaths of Willis and Sallie Skinner, Pikes Peak Library District’s Kaitlin Hoke and Katie Rudolph involve you in solving the mystery of a photo postcard labeled, “Frozen to Death on Pike’s Peak Aug. 21, 1911.”
Was someone really frozen on the Peak during the middle of the summer? Was the postcard real, or was it a hoax? Kaitlin and Katie analyze the evidence as their investigation takes you through their research to solve the case.
Frozen to Death on Pikes Peak: A Cold Case Investigation is a history mystery filmed and produced by Pikes Peak Library District. The story features librarians using primary sources and research techniques to unravel this interesting Colorado mystery.
Colorado Library Media educators--you can get a free DVD copy of Frozen to Death on Pikes Peak for use in your school! Request your DVD by January 31, 2012.
Colorado Library Media Educators! Click here to order your free DVD!
Offer made possible by the generosity of the Helen & James McCaffery Fund for Regional History“It is a truly wonderful presentation—both informative and fun—and we are thrilled to be able to share it with our coordinators and teachers."
Kendra Black, State Coordinator, Colorado History Day“The great DVD you made about primary source research will be so valuable to share with students as they begin the research process for National History Day.”
Kory Franken, Denver Metro Area Coordinator, National History Day
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