Thomas J. Flynn Papers

Collection

Identifier: WH142

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains correspondence, diaries, clippings, radio scripts, articles, and financial records. Mostly concern the Highland-Bavarian Corporation efforts to build a resort between Aspen and Ashcroft, Colo.

Dates

1936-1939

Language of Materials

Material is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Copyright

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from material in the collection should be discussed with the appropriate librarian or archivist. Permission for publication may be given on behalf of the Denver Public Library as the owner of the physical item. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained by the customer. The Library does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights of the manuscript held by the writer, heirs, donors, or executors. Reproduction restrictions are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas J. Flynn was a Colo. winter sports enthusiast and promoter. Son of Aspen, Colo. pioneer. Moved to California 1910. During 1930s joined Highland-Bavarian Corporation venture to develop ski resort near Aspen. Worked at Denver radio station KLZ to promote winter sports.

Extent

1 box ; .5 linear ft.

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift,; Landlady, Cory Hotel, Denver, Colo., 1973.

Subjects

Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Letters (Correspondence) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Skis and skiing -- Colorado -- Aspen. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Winter sports -- Colorado. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings