# virgin-islands-history.org

- **Website:** <https://virgin-islands-history.org>
- **Primary alias:** `virgin-islands-history.org`

## Description

**Brand Description: Dansk Vestindien**

Dansk Vestindien is an initiative dedicated to illuminating nearly 250 years of Danish colonial history in the West Indies, from the establishment of the colonies in 1672 until their sale to the USA in 1917. This comprehensive project offers a wealth of resources for historians, descendants of those affected, and the general public, showcasing an extensive archive of documents, protocols, letters, and illustrations that provide unparalleled insights into this period.

The website allows users to explore over 5 million digitized archival images, including around 15,000 series and 130,000 transcribed records. Users can delve into various themes such as slavery, colonization, population development, and maritime commerce, with a particular focus on the lives of slaves and the socio-economic structures of the time.

Dedicated to fostering an understanding of this complex heritage, Dansk Vestindien not only preserves historical narratives but also facilitates access to crucial historical sources, making it invaluable for educational purposes and scholarly research.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 History _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/statensarkiver)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/Rigsarkivet-343310818492)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/rigsarkivet)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idgILBnUIW/w/769/h/769/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722354880308)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Punch | #dc5034 | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Permian Slab — asset _(custom)_
- Source Sans Pro — asset _(google)_

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